KERR - (Montreal) W. H. Kerr, Q.C. died to-day of pneumonia. The late Mr. Kerr was one of the most prominent lawyers in Montreal.. He was born in 1826, admitted to the Bar in 1847, made a Q.C. in 1878, attorney-general of the Bar of the province of Quebec in 1877, and professor of international law at McGill University.

HULL - (Minden) The house of William Hull of Minden township was destroyed by fire on Friday evening, February 10. His aged mother who was in the house at the time was burned to death. It is supposed that she started the fire as she was partially demented. Hull was absent at the time.

February 14, 1888

GRAHAM - Died on February 11, at Waterdown, John Graham, in the 72nd year of his age. Funeral will leave his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m. Tuesday.

WELSHER - Died on Sunday, February 12, at his late residence, 173 Napier street, Harvey S. Welsher, in the 57th year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday, February 14, at 3:30 p.m.

BELLING - Died on February 13, after a short illness, Katie L. Belling, third daughter of James Belling, Manufacturing Jeweller. Funeral from the residence of William Lawrence, 30 Emerald street north, on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

HEAD Died on Saturday, February 11, at her father's residence, Palermo, Ontario, Sarah Head, aged 24 years.

STRATFORD - (Brantford) John H, Stratford, one of the wealthiest citizens of Brantford, died suddenly last night from haemorrhage of the lungs. A few years ago he built a magnificent hospital, called it John H. Stratford hospital, and presented it to the city of Brantford.

MCCALLUM - (Toronto) Dr. J. H. McCallum, one of Toronto's best known medical men, died this morning of inflammation of the lung He was at one time superintendent of the general hospital. He was 47 years of age and leaves a widow and six children.

DAVIDSON - (Montreal) The wife of James Davidson, furrier, of this city, rose up early yesterday morning to light the fire and ten minutes afterward was discovered dead in bed beside her five-months-old child. She leaves a husband and five children.

MUNN - (St. Thomas) Clement C. Munn, aged 70 years, a blacksmith who lived with his daughter, Mrs. John Peters, near Port Dover, was run down and killed by No 1 Michigan Central Railway express yesterday afternoon about one mile east of Port Dover junction. He was walking on the track and took no notice of the engine's whistle until it was too late to stop the train.

SHANLEY - (Kingston) Yesterday Mrs. Shanley, aged 80 years, who lived near Glenbourne, was found frozen to death in the house in which she lived alone. Last Friday a neighbour desired to light a fire, plenty of wood being found in the house, but she refused. She was well off.

MARCOUX - (Quebec) Joseph Marcoux, a farmer of St. Prince, Lake St. John, while threshing grain, was caught in the belt of the machine and so terribly mangled that before assistance could arrive, he expired.

PERSSON - (Quebec) A most deliberate and cold-blooded murder took place in St. Roches last night. A man named Roger Leclerc deliberately drew a knife and stabbed a man named Persson, killing him instantly. Leclerc who lives in St. Sauveru and keeps a bakery there went on a visit to St. Roches and while there was told that Persson was driving with Leclerc's wife.

The latter went in search and found the couple taking a drive. Some words ensued when Leclerc struck him to the heart. Persson died immediately. Leclerc has been arrested and is now lodged in the cells. The woman has also been arrested as the chief witness. The tragedy has caused great excitement.

MCDONALD - (Woodstock) Mrs. Annie McDonald who was buried at the Roman Catholic cemetery at Woodstock had attained the remarkable aged of 110 years. Mrs. McDonald was a former resident of Woodstock, but lately has been residing with her son-in-law, Malcolm McDonald, of Stratford, where she died. She was a native of Inverness-shire, Scotland.

February 15, 1888

HARPER - Died in this city, on February 13, Thomas Harper, gardener, a native of Exeter, England, in the 73rd year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his son, corner of Burlington and Ida streets, at 3 o'clock p.m., on Wednesday, February 15. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

BLANSHARD - Died on February 14, at 2:30 p.m., Thomas, son of Thomas Blanshard, of Appleby, township of Nelson, in the 25th year of his age. Funeral on Friday, at 10 a.m., from his father's residence, Appleby.

February 16, 1888

MCDOUGALL - Died in this city, on February 14, Mary Eleanor, wife of William McDougall, in the 53rd year of her age. Funeral from the family residence, 133 Locke street north, on Friday, February 17th, at 3:30 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

KELLY - Died on February 14, Thomas M. Kelly, grocer, of 50 John street north, in the 37th year of his age, formerly a native of Barnstable, Devonshire, England. Funeral at 3 p.m, Friday, from his late residence, 48 West avenue south. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

HARRIS - Died in this city, on February 14, of brain fever, Roland, infant son of John Harris, aged 10 months. Funeral from 227 Macnab street north, Thursday, February 16, at 2:30. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

ETHWELL - (Toronto) Elias Ethwell, a painter, who boarded at Clark's hotel, King street, was found dead in bed this morning. He drank himself into the grave. Last night he was so drunk that he had to be carried to his'bedroom and that was the last seen of him alive.

February 17, 1888

Webber Died in Alberton, on February 15, William Webber, aged kb years, a native of Devonshire, England. Funeral from the residence of W. F. Vansickle, Friday, February 17, at 1 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this notice.

William Webber of Alberton died suddenly of heart disease on Wednesday. He was a partner of W. F. Vansickle and carried on a large wholesale butchering business in the Hamilton market. He came to this country about eight years ago from Devonshire, was unmarried, 46 years of age, and a warm-hearted and kindly man.

GILLIES - Died in this city, on February 16, David Gillies, aged 48. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Charlps street, on Saturday, at 2 p.m.

The death of the late David Gillies which occurred at an early hour yesterday morning at his house on Charles street had been expected for a considerable time. Mr. Gillies had been in feeble health for several years and it is some months since his recovery was pronounced hopeless. The disease from which he died was consumption. The deceased gentleman was born 48 years ago in Renton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. He came to this country with his mother in 1853, locating in Hamilton in the same year. After receiving his education here, he entered the employ of his uncle, Mr. Buntin, wholesale paper dealer, and as soon as he became of age he was taken into firm as a partner, assuming the management of the Hamilton branch of the business. For upwards of twenty years the firm of Buntin, Gillies & Co. has been among the best known in the city. Mr. Gillies was married to a Miss Hendrie, a sister of William Hendrie. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. He was a trustee of Macnab Street Presbyterian Church for several years and also officiated as secretary of the sundayschool. Mr. Gillies was a freemason of long standing, a member of Strict Observance lodge. Though never taking an active part in politics, Mr. Gillies was a consistent and staunch Liberal-Conservative. Many will regret his death and will realize when they hear of it that a good citizen has gone from among us.

MCINTOSH - (Dundas) Hugh McIntosh died at his residence, York Road, on Monday, his 86th birthday. Mr. McIntosh settled in Dumfries in 1830 and resided there forty years. Since that he has lived with his nephew, Alexander McIntosh,on York Road. Mr. McIntosh was a staunch presbyterian and has been for some years a member of the session of Knox Church, Dundas.

MOORE - (Toronto) Barry Moore, formerly a grocer of this city, and lately commercial traveller, shot himself near the heart last Saturday in the Windsor Hotel. He was removed to his sister's residence where he died last evening.

CORCORAN - (Belleville) John Corcoran of this city who took a livery rig hence for Stoco at 9 a.m. on Tuesday was found frozen to death in the bog swamp near the village yesterday morning. His remains were taken to Tweed where the horse had gone with the empty cutter and brought home to-day. Deceased was 45 years of age.

February 18, 1888

ARCHIBALD - Died on February 16, Robert Archibald, in the 27th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 236 Macnab street north, on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances cordially invited to attend.

PEDEN - Killed by a collision on the G.T.R. near this city, on February 16, Thomas Robert Alexander Peden, aged 39 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 211 Bay street north, at 3 o'clock on Sunday, February 19. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

DINGMAN -Died at her father's residence, 71 Locke street north, on Friday, February 17, Catharine Z., youngest daughter of Peter and Catharine Dingman, aged 18 years, 11 months, and 9 days. Funeral on Sunday, February 19, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCCANN - John McCann died at the House of Refuge yesterday at the advanced age of 88 years, notwithstanding that he had been paralyzed on one side ever since he came to Hamilton, and that was about half a century ago. Mr. McCann was well known around the city as a harmless person, willing to do any little job of work his infirmities would permit him. Deceased was a native of the north of Ireland and was respectably connected. He has been an inmate of the House of Refuge for many years but enjoyed the privilege of going out when able to do so.

RIGBY - (Halifax) Dr. Rigby, a well known Halifax physician, died this afternoon aged 48 years. He was a sufferer from gout which went to his heart and caused death. He was a brother of the late Judge Rigby.

February 20, 1888

FISHER - Died at his residence in Burlington, on Saturday evening, Jacob H. Fisher, aged 82 years. Funeral this afternoon at 3 PM. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

LANGDON - Died in this city, on February 19, Sarah, beloved wife of Joseph Langdon, in the 60th year of her age, Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, from her late residence, 74 Canada street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Last Monday night, about 10:30 o'clock, Mrs. Langdon of 74 Canada street and who is nearly 60 years of age, slipped on the ice in her own yard and the injuries then received have resulted fatally. It appears that some twenty years ago Mrs. Langdon had a paralytic stroke and ever since has been in feeble health. On the night in question she went the rounds of the doors to see that they were fastened and stepping out into the yard slipped on the ice and fell, receiving several bruises. She was too feeble to alarm those in the house of her position and it was 3 o'clock Tuesday morning before the family was aware of her sad plight. Everything was then done for her that could possibly be done, but she gradually sank until 11 o'clock yesterday when she died. Mrs. Langdon was a native of Monmouthshire and leaves a family of four sons and four daughters, all of whom were present at her death.

COLLINS - (Kingston) David Collins, employed in a sawmill at Seeley's Bay, was caught in the machinery and killed.

February 21, 1888

MCINTOSH - Died at 23 Erie avenue, on Monday, February 20, Vernon Mcintosh, son of John and Matilda Mcintosh, aged 5 years, 6 months and 20 days. Funeral on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

HALE (Sherbrooke ) At 4:30 o'clock this afternoon a young daughter of W. A. Hale of Sleepy Hollow, Sherbrooke, fell into a water trough standing close to her father's residence and was drowned. A considerable time elapsed before she was missed and a search disclosed her remains in the bottom of the trough.

MCCREEVY - (Quebec) The remains of Louis McCreevy, son of the famous contractor, R. H. McCreevy, who died almost suddenly in Champlain, N.Y., arrived here this afternoon. A large concourse of friends were at the station to meet the remains.

ROOTS - (St. Thomas) On Wednesday last, a man named John Roots was killed by a falling tree while cutting wood near Dancrief, Lobo. His skull was crushed in. He was 24 years of age. He leaves a wife and one child.

STEWART - (Belleville) Dr. Robert Stewart died here last night after a long illness in his 83rd year. The deceased had resided here for forty years. He is the father of Mrs. Ball, wife of John Ball, Q.C., solicitor of the Grand Trunk, and of the late wife of Alexander Robertson, M.P., who died several years ago.

February 22, 1888

WARREN - Accidentally killed at Bricksville, Cayahoga County, Ohio, Fred Warren, aged 28 years, nephew of Robert Warren, 16 Tisdale street.

February 23, 1888

TRYTER - Died in this city, at 36 Jackson street east, on February 22, Mary, wife of B. Tryter, aged 67 years. Funeral will take place Thursday, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HOBSON - Died in this city, on February 22, Richard Hobson, aged 46 years. Funeral from his late residence, 126 Napier street, on Friday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on February 22, Beatrice A., infant daughter of .Maude and O. C. Campbell, aged 5 months and 22 days. Funeral on Friday, at 3:30 p.m., from her parents' residence, 120 Jackson street west.

HERON - (Cobourg) The coroner's jury in the inquest on the body of Caroline Heron at Blackstock in the township of Cartwright brought in a verdict at 3 o'clock this morning that the deceased had come to her death from poisoning by strychnine. They also found thatthe strychnine had been administered to the deceased by Elizabeth Heron who feloniously murdered the said Caroline Heron and that William Heron, Elizabeth Heron's husband, was an accessory after the fact. Caroline Heron, the victim of the murder, was a young girl who went to visit her aunt during the Chistmastide. While an inmate of their house she was suddenly seized with convulsions and died in great agony. A dog that licked her vomit expired immediately and this fact together with other suspicious circumstances pointed to a foul deed. The Herons were placed under arrest and will be brought to jail here to-morrow. The motive for committing the crime laid to their charge is not quite clear.

SECOMBE - (Toronto) The 10-year-old daughter of John Secombe was fatally burned last night through the upsetting of a lamp which exploded and set her clothes on fire.

PERRIN - (Toronto) William L. Scott of Ayr was arrested here to-day charged with administering poison to William Perrin of North Dumfries township, Waterloo, on February 14. Perrin died.

MALYUM - (Quebec) Frances Malvum, for many years the manager of “Le Courier de Canada", is dead.

SIMARD - (Quebec) Madame Simard, nee Marie Cote, who died at Bale St. Paul on the 17th instant, was 83 years old. Mrs. Simard has been married 64 years, and up to a short time before her death she was in the enjoyment of excellent health. She had 14 children, and 36 of her grandchildren were married. Her children, grandchildren, and great-granchildren numbered 256.

DUNHAM - John Dunham, one of the oldest residents of Waterdown and for many years a lime-burner, died Tuesday.

February 24, 1888

STROUD - Died in this city, on February 27, at 68 Vine street, W.H.C. Stroud, aged 1 year and 6 months, youngest son of William and Elizabeth Stroud. Funeral Sunday at 3:30. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

McKay (Montreal) Judge McKay died to-day at the age of 72 years. He was a son of the late Col. McKay who commanded the NorthWest Company during the Indian war of 1812, and was born in Montreal in 1816. He was called to the Bar in 1837 and steadily rose in his profession. In 1856 he was appointed a commissioner for revising the statutes and made a judge of the Supreme Court of this province in 1868. In 1882 Judge McKay retired from the Bench on account of ill health.

MURRAY - (Toronto) Thomas Murray of Brock avenue, while shingling a house close to his residence, fell to the ground and fractured his skull. He died in a few minutes. He was a man about 60 years of age and came here from Orangeville about a year ago where he kept a hotel.

February 25, 1888

LAWLOR - A great sensation caused in the Rossin House, Toronto, this morning when it became known that one of the guests had suicided. When Thomas Murray, M.P. for Pembroke, came down to breakfast he informed the clerk that he thought he heard a shot in the room adjoining his about 2 o'clock this morning. A messenger was at once dispatched to the room and found the door locked. A boy then climbed over the door through the fanlight and opened the door from the inside. Mr. Irish, on entering, was horrified to find the body of the occupant lying on the bed with a revolver close to his hand and a bullet hole in the left breast just above the heart. Death had been instantaneous. The body was that of J. B. Lawlor, inspector of the London and Lancashire Insurance Co. who registered at the Rossin House on February 13. Several letters were lying on the table... Ex-County Crown Attorney Dartnell of Prescott, father-in-law of J. B. Lawlor, arrived to-night from Vankleek Hill to take charge of the remains.

February 27, 1888

RITCH - Died in this city, on February 25, Maggie N., beloved wife of Robert Ritch, and the daughter of the late Andrew Harper, in the 29th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 69 East avenue north, on Monday, February 27, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

CATCHPOLE - Died in this city, on February 25, George Catchpole, Jr., eldest son of George Catchpole, in the 34th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 30 Nelson avenue, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

George Catchpole, Jr., eldest son of George Catchpole of this city, died on Saturday at the age of 34 years after a lingering and painful illness. Mr. Catchpole was in the employ of Pratt & Watkins for about eight years after which he accepted a position in the establishment of P. B. Barnard & Co where he served five years.

The deceased was a first-class salesman and well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss.

DIXON - (Newtonville) William Dixon, while returning home from Port Hope last night, lost control of his team. The horses ran away and he was caught in some way in his sleigh, receiving injuries which caused his death early this morning.

MCDONNELL - (Halifax) Neil McDonnell, a man belonging to the southwest Margaree, left North Sydney a month ago in company with some friends to drive to a place where they were to work on the Cape Breton Railway. He had some quarrel with the others and left the sleigh to walk to his destination and was not seen afterward. To-day a boy named Hull found his body embedded in a snowbank with his two hands sticking out, one bare and the other with a mitt on.

MCNAUGHTON - (Halifax) A 12-year-old boy, son of Peter McNaughton, coasted under a moving express train at New Glasgow to-day and was instantly killed. None of the train hands saw the accident. The lad's mother died only a week ago.

TAYLOR - (Halifax) William Taylor, a prominent citizen and for many years an alderman, died to-day aged 68 years. He was past grand master of the Freemasons of Nova Scotia. In his earlier years, he was Church of England clergyman, but had a quarrel with the late Bishop Benny and gave up the pulpit.

ARGUE - (St. Catharines) The man Argue, who was scalded at the steam dye works a short time ago, died at the hospital last night from the effect of his injuries. Argue came from Toronto.

HAY - (Ottawa) Lady Hay, widow of the late Sir J. H. Hay, bart., is dead aged 91 years. She had lived in retirement for many years. Her husband died twelve years ago.

February 28, 1888

KENNEDY - Died in this city, on Monday, February 27, Mathew, infant son of Mathew and Bridget Kennedy, aged 2 years and 2 months. Funeral from his father's residence, 138 Ferrie street east, on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept . this intimation.

WALSH - Died in this city, on February 27, Jane, eldest daughter of H. H. and Anna M. Walsh, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. to-day.

NUNAN - Died on February 27, at St. Francis Convent, Buffalo, N.Y., Margaret Nunan, in religion Sister Mary Dorothea, youngest daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Nunan of this city.

EYVAL - (Toronto) The stenographers throughout the country will regret to learn that George Eyval, Hansard reporter, died at his residence here this morning. Some weeks ago during the severe frost he was knocked down and robbed while on his way home at night and lay stunned on the ground till both his hands were terribly frozen. Two of his fingers, one on each hand were amputated two or three days ago, but the shock to his system was so great that he succumbed this morning. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

HUGHES - (Montreal) Michael Hughes, aged 44, while going to his work at Rogers & King this morning, felt himself suddenly becoming ill, and sitting down on a log he began to vomit severely. He was taken to the police station close by where he expired almost immediately.

PLANTE - (Quebec) The Rev. Mother St.Gabriel, nee Plante, who has been a nun in Ursuline convent for the last three-quarters of a century, is dead.

HARTLEN - (Halifax) Walter Hartlen, one of the Intercolonial Railway hands at Richmond, was accidentally killed this afternoon. He was on a shunting engine and fell off, the engine going over his head. Death was almost instantaneous. The deceased was a married man about 25 years of age.

February 29, 1888

RUTHERFORD - Died in this city, on Tuesday, February 28, Janet Kirkwood, second daughter of the late James Rutherford, school master, Upper Keinnel, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. Funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law, John Coutts, 39 Stuart street east, on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WARREN - Died at Brecksville, Ohio, on January 2, 1888, Fred Warren, aged 28 years. Funeral on Wednesday, February 29, from the residence of Robert Warren, 16 Tisdale street

BOYCE - (Newmarket) Brakeman Chris Boyce, while applying brakes on McCormack's special at Holland Landing, slipped and fell under the train, part of which passed over both legs. Drs. Stuart and Rogers amputated one leg above the knees. On account of the mangled appearance of both legs, the doctors thought it best not to cut off the left leg as he could not live much longer. At 5 o'clock he was sinking fast.

NEIL - (Toronto) Robert Neil, the murderer of the Guard Rutledge at the central prison in January, was hanged this morning at 9 o'clock at the jail...

DUNCAN - (Montreal) Frank Duncan, one of the men who were knocked over by a locomotive at the Grand Trunk crossing on Wellington street last night, died this morning. The other man, Smith, is not expected to live throughout the night.

ELSIE - (St. Thomas) Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock Robert Elsie, caretaker of the Fingal public school, was found lying in the schoolyard in a dying condition where he had been observed but a short time previous sawing wood. It was found that he had finished the work of lighting the fires and getting everything in readiness for the day before going to the woodpile. It is supposed the death was caused by an apoplectic fit. The deceased was 78 years of age and has lived in Fingal for thirty years.

COREY, RANDALL - Inflammation of the lungs has been fatal in the county recently. Mortimer Corey, an old resident of Hamilton Beach, died Monday morning, and T. S. Randall, a well known fruit grower of Stony Greek, is also a victim of the same disease. Mr. Randall was sick only a few days.

March 1, 1888

RACEY Died at Milton West, February 28, 1888, Helen F. Nelles, aged 84 years, widow of Thomas Racey, late registrar of the county of Halton. Funeral on Thursday, Mardh 1, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROBERTSON - (Belleville) Alexander Robertson, M.P., died this morning at 10:15 o'clock after a lingering illness. Deceased, who was a son of the late Willlam Robertson, was born in Trenton on December 5, 1839. He was educated here, studied law, and was called to the Bar in 1864. After serving several years on the town council he was elected mayor in 1870. He was defeated in 1871, but was again elected in 1878 and 1879. In the latter . year he was elected to the Ontario Legislature, was unseated, and was re-elected in 1880. In 1882, he resigned his seat in the legislature and was elected to the Commons. In 1887 he was re-elected.

REEVES - (Quebec) The funeral of the late Colonel Reeves took place to-day with military honours.

March 2, 1888

KNAPMAN - Died on March 2, at her residence, 14 Emerald street north, Agnes, relict of the late John Knapman, aged 49 years. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DESLAURIER - (Ottawa) Francis Deslaurier is the name of the old man killed by a shunting engine last night on the Canada Atlantic Railway track near the city. He was a resident of Casselman. There will be no inquest as the killing was purely accidental.

PICKELL - (St. Thomas) A young man, 29 years of age, named Wilmot Pickell, living on lot 21, eleventh concession of South Dorchester near Mapleton, committed suicide at the residence of his brother-in-law, W. H. Brown. The deceased was the son of Wilmot Pickell, a wealthy and well known resident of Tillsonburg. Last summer deceased went to Battle Creek, Michigan, and engaged as a farm hand with a man named Badger of that place. About three weeks ago he returned to Mapleton with his wife, and has been living at Mr. Brown's.

A letter was received from the post office yesterday addressed to Pickell in a lady's handwriting and being suspicious that all was not right, his wife opened it and discovered that it was from Ada Badger, daughter of his former employer at Battle Creek. The letter disclosed some particulars of her husband's unfaithfulness, and upon his return she made the contents of the letter known and upbraided him for his perfidy. Pickell fell into a fit of furious anger and threatening that this was the last letter she would ever open of his, he was found half an hour later lying on the parlour floor vomiting and partially insensible. He shortly after gave a few spasmodic gasps and fell back dead. Dr. McLay, coroner, of Aylmer, is holding an inquest at the scene of the tragedy this afternoon. There is no doubt that the deceased committed suicide by taking chloroform.

March 3, 1888

BOURGEAN - (Montreal) Victor Bourgean, architect, aged 81, and Shelby Charles Shelby, cashier at the Montreal custom house, aged 61, both died to-day.

CURRAN - (Ottawa) The obsequies of the late Mrs. Curran, mother of J. J. Curran, Q.C., M.P., took place at the cathedral here this morning, Archbishop Duhamel officiating. The sacred edifice was filled with the friends and sympathizers of the deceased lady. Sir John A, Macdonald, Sir Hector Langevin, Hon. J. 8. D. Thompson, Hon. John Costigan,

Hon. Thomas McGreevy, and Sir Donald A. Smith acted as pall bearers. The remains left for Montreal by special train at 11 o'clock where the interment will take place.

NADEAU - (Quebec) Francois Theophile Nadeau, aged 4 years and 6 months, son of Philias Nadeau, tinsmith, 245 Richilieu street, was burned to death last evening. The child was left alone by his mother while she went to a neighbour's. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

March 5, 1888

LAMONTAGNE - (Montreal) A shocking death from poisoning occurred here this morning. A widow named Mrs. S. Lamontagne supports herself by keeping a boarding house at 727 Notre Dame street. Last evening one of the boarders brought home a packet of paris green to kill cockroaches with. In a careless manner he left the package in the bathroom, and Mrs. Lamontagne's little six-year-old daughter, entering, thought it was some sort of candy and put a quantity in her mouth. In a few minutes her screams attracted attention and medical aid was summoned. Emetics were administered, but to no purpose as the little girl died in convulsions at 7 o'clock this morning. The coroner will hold an inquest this afternoon.

WELSH - (St. Thomas) A week ago to-day a little daughter of Ralph Welsh, a farmer in Southwold township, was accidentally scalded. Dr. Howell Sheddon was summoned. In making a preparation for the burn on Wednesday last, carbolic acid was used, and a 4-year-old son of Mr. Welsh took a draught from the acid bottle which had been left standing on the table. The little fellow died from the effects of the poison the following day after violent purging and pain.

March 6, 1880

GLENN - Died on March 3, 1888, Richard Glenn, aged 25 years. Funeral from his late residence, 136 Wood street east. Friends will please accept this intimation.

RIPLEY - Died in this city, on March 4, Emily, the beloved wife of Abraham Ripley, aged 54 years. Funeral from the family residence, Victoria avenue north, on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

On Sunday evening Mrs. Abraham Ripley, residing at 128 Victoria avenue north, complained of being unwell and lay down. She told members of her family that she was going to die and a few minutes afterward expired. Dr. Woolverton was immediately sent for and pronounced the cause of death to be fatty degeneration of the heart. Mrs. Ripley was 54 years of age and had been ailing for some time previous to her death.

BUSSERE - (Sherbrooke) At the Thetford Mines this morning, a boy named Peter Bussere, 14 years, was killed by the explosion of dynamite which was being thawed out in one of the Asbestos Company's sheds. Six others were present at the time but none were seriously injured. The shed itself was completely wrecked.

BOOMER - (London) Yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. Dean Boomer, after a long and painful illness, passed peacefully away at his residence on Princess avenue. The reverend gentleman about four years ago was prostrated by a paralytic stroke which threatened to prove fatal at an early day. His wonderful vitality however enabled him to prolong the struggle until yesterday afternoon when as stated above death ended the suffering which he had so long and so patiently borne.

LAURIN - (Quebec) Lieutenant-Colonel Laurin, M.P., of Lorette and formerly of this city died suddenly at his home on Saturday of cerebral apoplexy. Deceased was 76 years of age and is the father of Dr. Laurin, colonel of the City of Quebec battalion.

CLAYES - (Ottawa) George Clayes, M.P., of Mississquoi, died at his boarding house at midnight of a dropsical complication. The deceased was a Liberal in politics and had been sick only a week. He was 57 years of age.

FINNESSEY - (Ottawa) Mrs. Finnessey died yesterday. She had been suffering from the effects of a beating from her husband, Captain Jack Finnessey, who was sent to the penitentiary about three weeks ago.

ROUS - (Belleville) Fred Rous, crockery dealer and treasurer of the Board of Trade, died this morning in his 40th year.

March 7, 1888

NORMANDIE - (Montreal) Coroner Jones held an inquest last evening on the body of Flora Normandie, aged 18, who died on the Southeastern Railway cars yesterday morning while on her way from Ashland, N.H. to St. Luc, near Champlain, via Montreal. She had been sick for a month past and was on her way home when she got worse and expired on the train. A verdict was returned that the deceased had died of pulmonary consumption.

DALY - (Cayuga) About 1 o'clock this morning a dwelling house about four miles from here, occupied by John Daly, was destroyed by fire. His wife and two children were burned to death. An Italian who slept upstairs barely escaped with his life by jumping through the window. Mr. Daly was away from home.

March 8, 1888

KENNEDY - Died in this city, on May 7, at her late residence, 153 Mary street, Hannah Kennedy. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 4:30 to the Grand Trunk station.

HUNTER - Died at his late residence, Brooklyn, N.Y., William B. Hunter, formerly of Simcoe, Ontario.

MCQUESTEN - Died in this city, on Wednesday morning, March 7, Isaac Baldwin McQuesten, M.A., barrister-at-law, aged 40 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, at the corner of Macnab and Jackson streets, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

All classes of citizens will learn with regret that I. B. McQuesten died at 9 o'clock yesterday. The deceased was enjoying his usual health until Tuesday evening, but was taken sick about midnight. Dr. Mullin was called in and was with him until 9 a.m. yesterday when he died. Mrs. McQuesten left him reading in his library and went to bed. About midnight she heard a fall and on going downstairs found her husband lying in an insensible condition. In a glass in the room was the remains of a sleeping draught which the deceased was in the habit of taking occasionally and it is supposed that in his latterly feeble state of health this dose proved too much for him. Dr. Mullin was immediately summoned and stayed with him till morning by which time he had partially recovered consciousness, but shortly after he relapsed into insensibility and died in a few minutes.

Mr. McQuesten was the second son of the late Dr. Calvin McQuesten of this city. He was born on November 26, 1847, and was consequently 41 years of age at the time of his death. He received his education at Dr. Tassie's school in Galt, the Upper Canada college, and the university of Toronto where he graduated with honours in modern languages He then entered upon the study of law with Judge Proudfoot, now Vice-Chancellor Proudfoot, who was practising law here at that time, and after he passed his barrister and solicitor examinations he was then admitted to the firm which was thenceforth known as Proudfoot, Jones & McQuesten. On the elevation of Judge Proudfoot to the Bench in 1874 the business was carried on under the names of Jones & McQuesten until James Chisholm was admitted as a partner in 1882. Mr. Jones retired in 1886 and firm has since been carried on by McQuesten & Chisholm.

Mr. McQuesten was a public-spirited citizen and always took an active part in affairs connected with the progress of Hamilton. He was elected a member of the Board of Education in 1879 and resigned in 1885, having during that time acted as chairman of the internal management committee. He was elected a member of the senate of the University of Toronto in 1881 and retired in 1886. At the time of his decease he was a director of the Ontario Mutual Insurance Company of Waterloo. For sixteen years he was a member of the board of management of the

Macnab Street Presbyterian Church and was for several years a trustee.

He leaves a wife and five children, three girls and two boys, the eldest of whom is only 16. Mrs. McQuesten is a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Baker who died about a year ago. Mr. McQuesten had one brother, Dr. Calvin McQuesten of New York.

The funeral will take place on Friday at 3 o'clock.

WILSON - Thomas Wilson, 81 years old, died very suddenly at his residence, at the corner of Jackson and Walnut streets yesterday. He enjoyed splendid health until two years ago when his wife died and since then has not been very healthy although he was well enough to be about. This morning he left the house telling his daughter that he was going into another place owned by him to see about a water pipe that had frozen. When Miss Wilson went into the hallway two hours afterward, she found her aged father lying on the floor with a pillow under his head. She immediately sent word for a doctor, but before he arrived and within ten minutes after she found Mr. Wilson in the hall, he was dead.

The deceased was born in the parish of Sago, County Armagh, Ireland, in 1807, and came to this country about forty years ago. He settled in Westfield, N.Y., where he remained five years after which he came to Hamilton, remaining here three years, and then returning to the states. He tired of it over there and came back here four years later. Mr. Wilson used to keep a tavern many years ago at the corner of John and Jackson streets, and after that a grocery store at the same place where he died. He leaves two daughters, Ann Eliza Wilson, and a married one who lives in New York state.

EDWARDS - (Glencoe) About 7 o'clock this morning the head and part of the body of a man were discovered in the cattle guard at the Main street crossing and was shortly afterward identified as being the remains of William Edwards, section boss on the Air Line division. From the traces and parts of the body lying along the track, it appears that he was struck about 150 yards from the crossing by a westbound train. The body is cut up most terribly. He was 45 years of age and leaves a wife and five children. He was a member of two different societies.

BEAUDRY - (Montreal) Victor Beaudry, brother of the late Hon. J. L. Beaudry, legislative councillor and mayor of this city, died this morning from inflammatory rheumatism. The deceased was well known in the city as the Canadian millionaire who made his fortune in California. He owned valuable mines, orange groves, and other property. The deceased was 59 years of age.

JARVIS - (Toronto) Charles James Jarvis, a guard at the central prison, fell from the third balcony of the south wing to the hall below this afternoon, a distance of 24 feet and received fatal injuries. He came from Guelph and was at one time on the police force there. He was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Guard Routledge who was murdered by the convict Neil.

FRASER - (Halifax) A miner named Alexander Fraser was killed by a fall of earth and rocks in the iron mines at Londonderry to-day. He leaves wife and five children.

March 9, 1888

ROLLS Died at Streetsville, Ontario, on Thursday, March 8, 1888, Otto Elwin, the youngest son of Joseph and Aggie Rolls, aged 2 years and 10 months. The funeral will leave the residence of S. S. Rolls, 130 Hunter street east, on Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. Friend will please accept this intimation.

March 10, 1888

WALKER - Died on March 8, at 107 Wood street east, Martha Louise Harrison, youngest daughter of Thomas A. and Louisa Walker, aged 3 years. Funeral private.

March 12, 1888

SMYTH - Died at his late residence, fourth concession, East Flamborough, on March 10, William Smyth, in his 63rd year. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MARTIN - Died on March 11, William Frederick Cunningham Martin, aged 15 years and 6 months. Funeral private.

WITHERSPOON - Died on Saturday, March 10, Robert M., infant son of Alexander and Catharine Witherspoon, aged 9 months and 23 days. Funeral this afternoon at 3:30 from 234 Catherine street north.

NOLAN - (Toronto) Harry J. Nolan, chief clerk of the Rossin House, died yesterday from Bright's disease. He was 38 years of age and was very popular with the travelling public and those who had the pleasure of a personal relationship.

March 13, 1888

MORGAN - Died in this city, on March 12, Benjamin James Morgan, in the 43rd year of his age. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m., from his late residence, 51 East avenue south. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

The death of B. J. Morgan which occurred early yesterday morning was quite unexpected. Last Thursday evening Mr. Morgan attended the meeting of the board of education and took an active part in the discussion of the important business before the board. On the following evening, though he was suffering from a severe cold, he went to the finance committee of the city

council to advocate the scheme for additional school accommodation. He took fresh cold that evening and soon after he reached home he grew alarmingly ill. Congestion of the liver was speedily developed and after two days of suffering he died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.

Mr. Morgan was one of the best known citizens of Hamilton, a man universally liked and highly thought of. He was a member of the firm of Morgan Brothers, millers and wholesale dealers. Born in Harbour Creek, Pa., in 1845, he came to this city with his parents when an infant. Heving received his education in Hamilton schools, he went to work in his brother’s mills and in 1868 he became a partner in the business.

For many years Mr. Morgan took a deep and active interest in educational matters. He was elected a member of the public school board in 1875. Three years later he was elected chairman of the finance committee of the board. In 1883 he was chairman of the internal management committee; in 1885 he was chairman of the building committee and was re-appointed to the same position this year. Mr. Morgan was one of the most energetic members of the board.

The building schemes which have recently been carried to completion and those which are yet underway are in a great measure the result of his busy brain and tireless energy.

He was a prominent freemason, a past master of Strict Observance lodge, a past assistant secretary of the grand lodge, and a member of Hiram chapter, No 2, R.A.M., Hamilton Sovereign Chapter, Rose Croix, and Moore Sovereign consistory, 32 degrees. He was also a member of Hamilton Lodge, No 49, A.O.U.W., and of Regina Council, 757, Royal Arcanum. Mr. Morgan was also a member of the insurance societies connected with most of these institutions and carried $20000 insurance on his life. In politics he was a Reformer. He is survived by his wife and several children.

PLUMB - (Niagara) The Hon. J. B. Plumb, speaker of the senate, died here his morning. The honourable gentleman arrived here on Saturday from Ottawa to spend Sunday intending to return to-day. Much sorrow is felt here. None of his children were at home.

(Ottawa) The news of the death of Speaker Plumb has created deep sorrow here. His son, Duncan Plumb, and his daughter, Miss Plumb, missed the train this morning. They will leave here for Niagara, to-night.

(Ottawa) The funeral of the late Senator Plumb, it was decided this aftdrnoon, will take place on Thursday at 1 o'clock p.m. at Niagara. Sir John Macdonald will try to attend. Arrangements have been made by Dr. Ferguson, M.P., whereby passengers from Ottawa reaching Niagara Falls at 12 o'clock on Thursday will be conveyed by a special train to Niagara in time for the funeral at 1 o'clock. Parties will also be enabled to return via Hamilton in time to catch the down express, reaching here the next morning.

DAVIS - (Wingham) A man named John Davis committed suicide here Saturday about 9 o'clock by hanging. Davis had been ill and despondent for more than a year and on Saturday he went out to the stable during his wife's absence and had evidently tried to hang himself with a sheet. Failing in this he procured a small piece of clothes line and attached it to the sheet. He then kicked a small box from underneath him and strangled to death. He could not have been hanging many minutes when his wife discovered him and immediately cut him down. When cut down he was still breathing heavily but the doctors were unable to restore him. Ho leaves a wife and several small children.

HARRISON - (Toronto) Glover Harrison, a well known crockery merchant of King street east, was found dead in bed this morning. Death resulted from fatty degeneration of the heart. He made all preparations for his 32nd trip to the old country on Thursday. He was 63 years of age and came to Toronto from Sligo, Ireland, forty-one years ago.

JONES - (St. Thomas) Thomas A. Jones, a brakeman, on the Michigan Central Railroad, received injuries at Dean's station at 4:J.5 this morning which resulted in his death five hours afterward. He was the rear brakeman on the westbound freight and while releasing brakes east of Dean's water tank slipped and fell under the train, the caboose and three cars passing over and mangling both legs terribly. He died at 9:25 a.m.

March 14, 1888

MAHONY - Died in this city, on Tuesday, March 13, John C. Mahony, in the 58th year of his age. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son-in-law, John Bradley, 67 Catherine street north, on Thursday, March 15, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

GALLOWAY - Died at Burlington, of inflammation of the lungs, on Tuesday, March 13, Jonathan Galloway, aged 56. Funeral will take place from his late residence, on Friday morning, at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

March 15, 1888

LYNCH-STAUNTON - Died on March 14, at East Hamilton, Fanny Isabella, youngest daughter of Francis H. and Victoria Lynch-Staunton. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16.

MURRAY - Died at her father's residence, 148 King street west, on March 14, Grace, infant daughter of J. and Louise Murray, aged 2 months and 4 days. Funeral from above address on Thursday, March 15, at 2 p.m.

GRIFFIN - Died at his residence, near Waterdown, on March 14, George H., son of Mrs. Delilah Griffin, aged 16 years and 6 months. Funeral on Friday at 2 o'clock.

EDGAR - Died in this city, at 100 East avenue north, Harry Norman, infant son of William and Jennie Edgar, aged 11 days. Funeral private.

CRAPPER - (Toronto) James Crapper, who was knocked down by a street car on Sherbourn street on Monday evening, died at his residence, Duke street, this afternoon.

DANVERS - (St. Thomas) John Danvers, a wealthy bachelor farmer living near Copenhagen, fell from the top of a ladder in his barn on Friday and sustained injuries from which he died four hours later.

RIDDLE - (Copetown) This afternoon John Riddle was killed by being struck with a limb of a falling tree while at work in David Bawthenheimer’s bush near this place. Another man named Albert Krouse had a narrow escape.

WALKER - James Walker, an old and esteemed resident of Ancaster and father of Major Walker of Calgary, N.W.T., died at his residence on Tuesday.

MCDOUGALL - John McDougall, one of Caistor's oldest residents, passed away on Wednesday, March 7. Mr. McDougall was a native of Oarlavaroch parish, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, and was born in the year 1804. In early manhood he was present at the wedding of Jean Armour, widow of the late poet, Robert Burns. Mr. McDougall emigrated to Canada in the year 1845. He spent a short time with relatives until he located in Caistor about forty years ago when it was a wilderness and such a thing as a road was unknown. He hewed out a spot big enough for a house and commenced life without a neighbour. He lived in the same place until his death. He was a man of very few words but always ready to extend a helping hand to his neighbours in time of trouble, he made many warm friends. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and never shrank from his duty in the time of contest. In religion he was a Presbyterian. He leaves to mourn a wife and four sons besides hosts of sorrowing friends.

March 16, 1888

MCDONALD - Died on March 15, Mary, wife of James McDonald, aged 58 years. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, H. Gayfer, 79 Wellington street south, on Saturday, March 17, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

March 17, 1888

HEARD - Died on March 15, at 26 Victoria avenue south, Grace, beloved wife of Samuel Heard, aged 60 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, on Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m, Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

SIMPSON - Died at her late residence, 27 Crooks street, on March 16, Louisa, eldest daughter of William and Louisa Hancock, and beloved wife of Frank Simpson, aged 29 years and 10 months. Funeral will take place on Monday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GALLAGHER - Died in this city, on March 17, at 124 John street south, Jessie Dick, wife of Robert Gallagher, aged 57 years, a , native of Fifeshire, Scotland; borne with Christian fortitude. Funeral will take place Monday, March 19, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.

BROWN - (Sarnia) Alexander Brown, aged 45, town bill poster, died suddenly in the street this afternoon from the bursting of a blood vessel.

March 19, 1888

HALL - Died on March 6, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary Hall, aged 3 years. Died on March 16, Robert, son of William and Mary F,, Hall, aged 5 years.

MCKAY - Died at New York, on Thursday, March 15, William Francis McKay, in his 40th year. Funeral from the residence of John Breckon, Esq., Middle Road, Nelson, on Tuesday, March 20, at 2 p.m.

ROBERTSON - (Toronto) Charles Robertson, a cabinetmaker, 62 years of age, residing at 52 High street, while drawing water from a well on his premises yesterday, fell into the well and was drowned.

HALES - (Ottawa) A man named Matthew Hales was found dead this morning in his room in the Brunswick hotel with his throat cut. He is about 50 years of age and comes from Fort William where he kept hotel. The unfortunate man had been drinking hard. The deceased called on the chief of police yesterday and complained that some one had accused him of killing a Frenchman. He did not like such tales being told of him and wanted them stopped. The chief asked him if he had heard anyone say so and was told not. He asked the deceased who he was and he said Matthew Hales of Fort William, hotel keeper. The chief from signs of slight intoxication told the deceased he had been drinking and was answered, "I am not drunk". In answer to further questions deceased said a man and woman were running the hotel while he was absent.

He was a married man with two children, but he and his wife had quarrelled, as he admitted, owing to his drinking, and a month ago she had left him to go to her father's at Kincardine. He said he had reached the city that morning and put up at Legacy's hotel on the flats. He wanted to be recommended to a oomfortable hotel, and the chief told him to go to the Brunswick and get some refreshment. Dr. Robillard will open an inquest on Monday.

March 20, 1888

FREEMAN - Died on March 18, at Freeman, Mary, beloved wife of Joshua Freeman, aged 67 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, Burlington, on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectully invited to attend.

SPRINGER - Died in Toronto, on March 17, Mahlon Springer, late reeve of Crowland. Funeral at Welland, Wednesday, March 22.

March 21, 1888

COCHENOUR - Died on March 10, after a year's illness, Cora C., third daughter of John and Janet Cochenour, of Greensville, Ontario, aged 19 years.

WHITE - Died in this city, on March 20, Charles, son of George White, aged 24 years. Funeral will leave his father's residence, 131 King street east, on Thursday, March 22, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

NIXON - Died on March 20, William John, eldest son of Thomas and Ester Nixon, aged 13 years, 11 months, and 26 days. Funeral from his father's residence, 345 James street north, on Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

FLYNN - (Ottawa) Martin Flynn of Chelsea, near this city, the young man whose name figured so prominently in connection with the alleged seduction and suicide of the young girl Minnie Allan last fall, died on Sunday. It will be remembered that on the morning after the death of the girl, letters written by her immediately previous to her death were found in the room in which she took the poison. In these letters the girl denounced Martin Flynn as her betrayer and in the bitterest terms cursed him as the cause of her death, saying that she would haunt him for the wrongs he had done her. The young man has been in a despondent mood since her death and would not, it is stated, venture out of doors after dark. He was taken with hysteria a few days ago and his malady resulted in a haemorrhage which resulted fatally.

FAIRBAIRN - (Beachville) The only son of John Fairbairn, grocer, of Beachville, was playing this afternoon on the bridge crossing into North Oxford and fell into the river Thames which at this point is very swift, and was drowned. Owing to the large quantity of drift ice and high water, the body has not yet been recovered.

March 22, 1888

WILDMAN - Died in Toronto, on March 20, Edward Wildman, formerly of this city. Funeral from Grand Trunk station to Burlington cemetery on arrival of' the 1:45 train, on Friday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this notice.

WALTERS - Died in this city, on March 21, Jenneta Owens, beloved wife of Frank Walters, in the 26th year of her age. The funeral will leave her husband's residence, Duke street, west of Locke, on Friday afternoon at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PORTUGALS - (Quebec) Pierre Portugais, Jr., roofer, St. Francois Street, died this morning from the effects of poisoning by muriatic acid which, it is alleged, he took by mistake.

March 23, 1888

GRANDY - Thomas Grandy, aged 70 years, formerly of Saltfleet, Ontario, Canada, died suddenly of heart disease on March 13, at his late residence, No 200 Wilson avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

MOORE - Died at her late residence, 18| Walnut street, Mrch 21, Margaret, wife of George Moore, aged 47 years. Funeral Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WILSON, TASHER, TUSDALE, HOPE, GILPIN - (Gravenhurst) A serious accident occurred three miles south of here to-day on the Northern Railway between a special freight going south and a snow plough going north. Seven men were killed and five injured as far as heard from. No names have been received yet except that of George Wilson, road boss, of Allandale who had his head nearly severed from his body.

The following were killed: George Wilson, road master; D. Tasher, S. Tusdale, H. Hope, and G. Gilpin, and the wounded, as far as heard from are English, Smith, and Landry, all of Allandale.

ROLLAND - (Montreal) Hon. Senator Rolland died at his residence early this morning. The deceased was one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens. He was a member of the Board of Harbour Commissioners and called to the senate only a few months ago. He was a staunch Conservative and was the head of the paper firm of J. B. Rolland & Sons.

STAIRS - (Halifax) The death is announced of John Stairs, an old Halifax merchant. Mr. Stairs has been in Europe for some time and his death occurred at Cannes, France. He was 65 years old.

March 24, 1888

LESTER - Died in this city, on Friday, March 23, Thomas Lester, in the 75th year of his age. Funeral will take place on Monday, March 26, at 1 o'clook from the residence of his son-in-law, Adam Rutherford, 80 Emerald street south, to meet the 2:30 train on Northern and Northwestern Railway to Caledonia, thence to York cemetery.

TRUSCOTT - Died in this city, on March 22, Ruby Irene, youngest daughter of James and Mary Truscott, aged 1 yesr and 3 weeks. Funeral will leave her parents' residence, 66 Cathcart street north, on Saturday, March 24, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respeotfully invited to attend.

SWEET - (St. George) Frank Sweet, gardener, of this place, alighted from the fast express at Harrisburg at 5 o'clock this morning from Buffalo and started to walk up the track to his home. He, being hard of hearing, had proceeded a few rods when the Globe train came along and struck him. He was discovered by night switchman Savage in a few minutes and with assistance carried back to the station where he died at 9 a.m. His arm and hip were crushed as well as his chest, while a piece of iron had entered his abdomen from whence his intestines protruded. His remains were brought home this evening.

ANDERSON - (Montreal) A woman named Mrs. Anderson was found dead in the snow this morning at Lachine. It is said she was under the influence of liquor and had sat down and got frozen to death.

March 26, 1888

BROUGHTON - Died at 14 Inchbury street, on March 24, Oliver, the youngest son of William Broughton, aged 2 years.

SHAPPELL - Died in Barton, on March 23, Sarah Chappell, widow of the late James Chappell, aged 66 years. Funeral will take place on Monday, March 26, from her late residence, Barton street east, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ERLY Died in this city, on Saturday, March 24, Matilda Dunn Erly, beloved wife of Thomas A. J. Erly, in the 24th year of her age. Funeral from the residence, 113 Park street north, on Monday at 9 a.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

HALL - Died on March 24, George Hall, the seven-year-old son of William and Mary E. Hall. Funeral private.

WOODHOUSE - Died at his late residence, Dundas, on March 24, Edwin Woodhouse, town clerk and treasurer, in the 70th year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday, March 27, at 3 p.m.

Anyone who ever visited Dundas will remember the form, features and long flowing hair of the venerable town clerk and treasurer, Edwin Woodhouse, who had held this position for about a quarter of century. Mr. Woodhouse died at his residence at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening after a fortnight's sickness. Deceased was born in Nottinghamshire, England, and came to this city about fifty years ago when he resided on Spring street. He removed to the township of Beverly where he taught school and kept books for several of the merchants of that section of the country. He was afterward appointed to the position which he held up to his death and in which he served Dundas faithfully and well. He was in his 70th year and leaves a widow, four sons and three daughters, and a number of grandchildren behind him. He will be buried in Dundas on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

BAGNESS - (Halifax) The wife of a cooper named Charles Bagness, living on Amherst street, died suddenly last evening. It is supposed she poisoned herself with 'rough on rats' and an inquest will be held. She was about 35 years of age.

RIDDY - (St. Catharines) Dennis Riddy, an old man well known here, who lived on the Thorold road, was found dead in bed at noon to-day. He had evidently been drinking as a whiskey bottle nearly empty was found in the bed.

March 27, 1888

STEWART - Died at 58 Jackson street west, on March 26, 1888, John Stewart, aged 66 years. Funeral at 1 o'clock on Tuesday to Hamilton and Northwestern Railway to take 2:30 train south. Interment at Caledonia, Friends will please accept this intimation.

NICOLES - Died in Buffalo, on March 19, in the 22nd year of her age, Elizabeth, beloved wife of F. C. Nicoles, late of this city.

PLAXTON - Died in this city, on March 25, Gertrude Florence, daughter of G. H. and Elizabeth Plaxton, aged 6 years. Funeral from the family residence, 34 Aurora street, on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MANN - Died in this city, on March 24, James Henry Mann, aged 57 years. Funeral from his late residence, 20 Pearl street north, Tuesday, at 8:30. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

BISHOP - (Montreal) J. D. Bishop, third son of George Bishop, president of Bishop Engraving and Lithographic Co. died suddenly yesterday of what the attending physicians pronounced

inflammation of the bowels. As the symptoms, however, were rather unusual and there was some suspicion that the disease was brought on by over-exertion in playing hockey, it has been decided to hold a post mortem.

FLEMING - (Ottawa) Mrs. Fleming, wife of Sanford Fleming, died to-day aged 57. She was the daughter of the late James Hall, sheriff of the county of Peterborough and M.P. for the east riding of Peterborough in 1873-4.

BERTON - (Bathurst, N.B.) News of a heart-rending nature was received last night from Elousie, ten miles from here. Yesterday morning Mrs. Peter Berton started to attend divine service at 10 o'clock leaving in the house three children. When the people were returning from church they discovered that the house was nearly burned to the ground. The first man reaching the building found the eldest child, a girl of 13 years, burning to death, and after several attempts succeeded in extricating her by the hair. Her legs were severely burned. She lived three hours in terrible pain. The remains of the younger daughter were found burned to a crisp in the building. The other child of the family, a boy, had left the house early in the morning and thus escaped. The father of these children was frozen to death in the woods in January last.

March 28, 1888

GREENHILL - Died at the residence of her son-in-law, George Vallance, 50 Hunter street west, Isabella Scath, relict of the late David Greenhill, aged 75 years. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

Mrs. Greenhill, wife of the late David Greenhill, and mother of Walter W. Greenhill, died at the residence of her son-in-law, George Vallance, on Tuesday. Mrs. Greenhill was an estimable lady and was well known amongst the Presbyterian denomination of the city. She was a native of Scotland but has resided many years in this city. Her funeral takes place on Thursday afternoon.

SMITH - Died in this city, on Tuesday, March 27, 1888, Jacob J. Smith, cigar manufacturer, aged 36 years, and 2 months. Funeral from his late residence, 34 East avenue north, on Thursday, March 29, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

Jacob J. Smith, cigar manufacturer, died at the city hospital at noon yesterday. Deceased was native of Switzerland but came to Hamilton with his parents when a child. While a young man he learned the cigarmaking business and at different times was foreman for T. Lewis and Reid & Goering, and also manufactured on his own behalf. He was in his 37th years and leaves a widow and four children, one boy and three girls.

GRIFFIN - Died in this city, on March 26, Elizabeth, wife of John Griffin, aged 32 years and 9 months. Funeral from the family residence, 263 James street north, on Wednesday morning, in time for the 9 o'clock train for Guelph. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MOORE - Died in this city, on March 27, Alexander B., son of Samuel A. and Louie Moore, aged 2 years and 4 months. Funeral private.

MURPHY Died at his late residence, 53 Ferguson avenue, on March 27, William Murphy, aged 52. Funeral on Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The numerous friends of William Murphy, grocer, of King street east, will learn with sincere regret of his death which occcurred at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Deceased was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, 52 years ago, and came to this city when a young man. Shortly afterward he entered into the service of Hon. Isaac Buchanan with whom he became a great favourite, and in 1864, he became a co-partner in the grocery trade with Hugh Murray, at present in the customs department. The partners at that time were young men, and in 1870, Mr. Murphy married Janet, second daughter of Robert Hopkins.

Mr. Murphy was a man of urbane disposition and he soon made many friends. In fact his late partner states that during the eighteen years they were together an unkind word never passed between them, and when Mr. Murray left the partnership five years ago, it was with the best wishes of his life-long friend. Deceased always interested himself in everything that pertained to the welfare of the city and although a staunch Conservative his friendship had a wide extension in the ranks of both parties. He has been treasurer of Acacia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. for the past eighteen years and was a member of Hamilton Lodge, A.O.U.W. He was an old member of Macnab Street Presbyterian Church and for several years was one of its managers. Deceased had no relatives in Canada, but his widow and five children will miss the genial companionship of a kind husband and indulgent parent. For several springs deceased had been subject to attacks of pleurisy, and about a week ago was taken sick. He gradually failed until death relieved his sufferings. He will be buried on Thursday afternoon.

CHARLTON - (Wiarton) A young man named A. Charlton while working in Jones's mill to-day had both legs cut off and was otherwise mangled by a circular saw. He died in a few minutes.

MIDDLETON - (Toronto) Richard Middleton, butcher, who was a few days ago impaled on a meat hook and had his eye torn out, died at the hospital this morning. The hook had penetrated his brain.

LYON - (Ottawa) The funeral of Judge Lyon took place this afternoon. The city council, the Ottawa bar association, and the court house were all represented. The arrangements were quiet and unostentatious.

March 29, 1888

JENSON - (Packenham) A little boy, son of a widow named Jenson, was drowned here this afternoon. He went to the river for a pail of water and fell through a hole in the ice.

THOMAS One of the oldest residents of the county of Brant passed away on Wednesday, March 21, at the ripe age of 87 years and 3 months. The name of Capt. Joseph Thomas was for many years a household work in Brantford and its vicinity. His parents were members of that noble band known as U. E. Loyalists who out of love to the British crown forsook their homes after the revolutionary war and settled in Canada, coming all the way from North Carolina to seek a home under the British flag.

Captain Thomas's parents with their infant child, who afterward died in early manhood, settled on the banks of the Grand river in the midst of the camp of the Six Nations Indians. There in the year 1801 was born the subject of this sketch who at the time of his death was the oldest white person born in what is now the county of Brant. In the war of 1812-14 his father shouldered his musket against the army of invasion from the American republic and was killed in battle. Thus bereft of his father at the early age of 11 years, Joseph soon tasted the bitterness of life in assisting his mother in the struggle to maintain herself and four children in what was then the wilds of Canada and surrounded by the aboriginal savages and with only two other white families within a day's travel. As the Grand river settlement lay in line of the approaching invader from Detroit, the women and children were removed northwest to the site of the present village of Princeton. There in the wilderness with bears, wolves, and other wild beasts prowling around them, the widow Thomas and her family of three sons and a daughter maintained a precarious existence until peace was declared, when they were able to return to their home. His elder and his younger brother died early, so that the maintenance of his widowed mother and his sister fell upon Joseph.

Having been named after the great Indian chieftain, Brant, he received as name-guerdon a grant of 200 acres of land on part of which Cainsville now stands. Here he grew up to manhood and in after years the account of his recollections of the early events associated with pioneer life were most interesting.

When the rebellion of 1837 broke out the loyal blood which coursed through his veins would not permit our hero to remain idle while traitorous hands were upon the throat of the country. He promptly volunteered for active service and it was not long until he was promoted to the rank of captain, and till the time of his death was well known as Capt Thomas, for in after years he steadily refused honourary promotion, saying that he had earned the title of captain by active service and with that he was content.

After the close of the rebellion, he and the late Squire Holmes were appointed commissioners of the court of requests and by them were tried such cases as now come before the division court.

As their jurisdiction covered the Gore District, comprising the present counties of Brant, Wentworth, and Halton, it may be seen that their duties were not light. After the organization of the present municipal system, Capt. Thomas was appointed justice of the peace and for many years disposed of the majority, of cases in the county of Brant.

A staunch Conservative, he ever took an active interest in politics and was more than once urged to become the party's candidate for parliament but always declined. He was also an ardent and zealous member of the Church of England, contributing liberally towards its maintenance and growth.

About twenty years ago he sold the old homestead and removed to the present home on the Mount Pleasant Road where as stated above he died full of years and honours. He was remarkably hale and hearty almost up to the end.

Capt. Thomas's wife died five years ago. Her maiden name was Deborah Ramsay of Chippewa, a cousin of the late Hon. James Cummings and related to the Street family. As he himself was related to the Macklems, of Chippewa, and the Wintermutes, and Forsyths and Warrens of Fort Erie, his death was the breaking of one of the last links connecting the present with the past generation.

Five sons and two daughters survive the deceased. Of these, the second son, Charles, and the two sisters occupy the present homestead. The eldest, William J., lives in Hamilton. The third son, James C, is on the "Empire" staff, Toronto, The fourth, Joseph, is inspector of weights and measures, while the fifth and youngest son is the Rev. H. A. Thomas, rector of Blyth.

March 30, 1888

HONEYBORNE - Died at the residence of his brother-in-law, John Haygarth, 36½ Tisdale street, George Honeyborne, Jr., in his -2nd year. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday. Friends please accept this intimation.

BOWMAN - Died in this city, on Thursday, March 29, Annie, widow of the late Joseph C. Bowman. Funeral from 44 Jackson street west, at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

BUCHAN - Died at St. Andrew's Manse, Chatham, New Brunswick, on March 27, Charlotte Glass, third daughter of the late George Buchan of Hamilton. Interment at Hamilton. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's Church, at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

HAMILTON - Died at her late residence, Willow Bank, Queenston, on March 28, Hannan O., relict of the late Alexander Hamilton, sheriff, Niagara District, in the 92nd year of her age. Funeral on Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m.

MCDONALD - Died in this city, on March 28, James McDonald, aged 90 years. Funeral from his late residence, 209 Hughson street north, on Friday, March 30, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

James McDonald, residing with his daughters at 209 Hughson street north, died Wednesday night at the ripe old age of 90 years. He had enjoyed fair health up to a few days ago and was at St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday morning last. Deceased came to Canada half a century ago and settled in the township of Caistor. His sons, John McDonald, inspector of weights and measures, and William McDonald of the Wanzer factory, have been residents of this city for many years, and the father came hither to reside about eight years ago. Deceased was a native of the county of Derry, Ireland. He was highly respected by his acquaintances.

GEDDESS - (Belleville) James Geddess, one of the pioneers of Tyendenaga, died suddenly at Shannonville this morning, aged 86.

March 31, 1888

GREENLEES - Died in this city, on March 29, James Taylor Greenlees, of the G.T.R., a native of Glasgow, Scotland. Funeral on Sunday from his late residence, 16 Murray street east, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

TYSON - Died in this city, on Maroh 30, Carrie, only daughter of John and Maria Tyson, aged 5 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, No 131 Cannon street west, on Sunday, at 1 o'clock sharp to G.T.R. station. Interment at St. Catharines. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROSE (Montreal) Lawrence C. Rose, who disappeared about six months ago and whose body was found in the Lachine canal on Wednesday, was buried to-day. His funeral was very largely attended by leading citizens of every class.

ARNET - Died in Binbrook, on May 15, Mary, beloved wife of William Arnet, late of Concession street (old race course) this city. Friends are invited to attend funeral service at Burlington cemetery, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

LECHAPELE - (Montreal) Through despondency, Adelard LeChapele, , aged 19, committed suicide last night by taking paris green.

BELANGER - (Quebec) Edouard Belanger, 35 years of age, and the father of a family, was working on a boom and it overturned. He floated for some distance down the stream, clinging to some wreckage, but subsequently lost his hold, and it is believed he was swept by the torrent over the falls, as his body has not yet been recovered.

BULL - (Picton) A young man named Fred Bull, in charge of the Singer Sewing Machine Co's office here, is supposed to have been drowned between here and Glenora. He left there yesterday afternoon for Picton in a bark canoe and has not been since seen. This morning his canoe was found on Thompson's Point bottom up. His overcoat was fastened in the bottom.

May 17, 1888

EDWARDS - Died, George Edwards, a native of Broughton, near Chester, England, in his 25th year. Funeral from his uncle's residence, 102 King street west, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 17.

RICKETTS - Died in this city, on May 16, Wellesley Hamilton, second son of Charles W. and Jane Ricketts, aged 3 days. Funeral from 101 King street west, this morning, at 10 o'clock.

BARNJAMA - (Montreal) Fred E. Barnjama, who has long been engaged in the physical team of Montreal's youth, dropped dead at his home early this evening.

CONVERTON - (Montreal) A. M. Covernton also died suddenly of apoplexy to-day.

May 18, 1888

MILLIGAN - Died in this city, on May 16, Eva, daughter of T. J. and Clara Milligan, aged 11 months and 2 weeks. Funeral from the family residence, 86 Hunter street west, on Friday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CROSBIE - Died in this city, on May 17, at 60 James street south, Gordon Wesley, infant son of J. J. and Elizabeth Crosbie, aged 8 days.

ROWAN - Died at his late residence, 64 Young street, on Thursday, May 17, Anthony Rowan, a native of county Mayo, Ireland, in the 69th year of his age. Funeral from his late residenoe to Holy Sepulchre cemeteiyon Sunday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

LEITCH - Died In this city, on Thursday, May 17, Victoria Catharine, only daughter of William G. and Lizzie Leitch, aged two months and 2 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, 36 Hughson street south, on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

MCKAY - Died in Toronto, on May 16, of inflammation of the lungs, Sarah McKay, widow of the late James McKay, of Hamilton, in the 54th year of her age. Funeral on May 18, at 7:30 a.m.. from her son-in-law's residence, 70 Richmond street east, to Union depot thence to Burlington cemetery, Hamilton.

GRAHAM - (Toronto) James Graham, a veterinary student, disappeared mysteriously about a month ago. This morning his body was found floating in the bay. Graham belonged to Manchester village, Ontario county, and was supposed after graduation at the veterinary college to have left here to commence practice at Battle Creek, Michigan. It is rumoured that he had several thousand dollars in his possession when last seen alive in the Revere House on April 16, and foul play is suspected. Only $5. 35 and a ticket for Winnipeg were found in deceased's pockets. He was a married man and his wife and child are living with his father at Manchester village, who have been notified of the finding of the body.

OTT - (Brantford) Michael Ott, missing since last Sunday, was found drowned in the canal south of the railway station this afternoon. Deceased had on him when taken out of the water $.108 in bills, a 25-silver piece, and a 5-cent piece. No cause at present can be arrived at how he came to his death. An inquest is being held.

PATTERSON - (Alton) While lying on the track, a man named Richard Patterson, a quarryman, was killed this evening at Credit Forks by a special freight on the Canadian Pacific railroad. The man was under the influecne of liquor.

O'NEIL - (Kinloss) James O'Neil, a respectable farmer living near this place, committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat with a razor. No reason has yet been assigned for the act. He leaves a wife and large family.

WATLING - (Shedlac, N.B.) Willis A. Watling, 33 years old, cut his throat with a scythe this morning. Despondency was the cause.

DUNHAM - Daniel Dunham, of Lynden, died suddenly last Sunday evening.

May 19, 1888

PAISLEY - Died on the Dundas Road, on May 17, Mrs. Helen Paisley, in the 94th year of her age.

TRIBUTE - Died in this city, on May 18, at her son's residence, 300 York street, Mary, relict of the late Thomas Tribute, aged 66 years. Funeral Sunday, May 20, at 4 o'clock. Friends will kindly acoept this intimation.

ELLIOTT - (Ayr) Miss Mary Elliott, a woman about 30 years of age and daughter of George Elliott of this place, committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor. No csuse can be assigned.

May 21, 1888

EGAN - Died at Chicago, May 17, Ann Blake, beloved wife of Stephen P. Egan, Sr., aged 76 years.

LING - Died in this city, on May 19, George Walter, son of G. W. Ling, aged 3 months and 9 days.

SIMS - Died in this city, on May 19, at 167 West avenue north, Frederick James, infant son of James A. and Frances Sims, aged 11 months and 21 days.

GREENFIELD - Died on May 20, at her late residence. No 35 Stuart street east, Dinah, wife of Joseph Greenfield, aged 49 years. Funeral Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DALY - Died in this city, on May 19, Thomas C. Daly, aged 7 years and 10 months, only son of Hugh Daly, of St. Thomas. The funeral will leave the residence of Mrs. McStravick, 94 John Street north, this (Monday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

A most distressing accident occurred on Saturday afternoon resulting in the almost instantaneous death of Thomas Daly, a boy about six years of age, the son of Hugh Daly, train dispatcher at St. Thomas, formerly of this city.

Young Daly lived with his grandmother, Mrs. H. McStravick, at 94 John street north. Henry Shaver's wood yard is just across the street and during Saturday, Daly and another small boy, named George Goddard, enjoyed themselves riding out with one of the teamsters, William Jones, when he went to deliver wood in different parts of the city. About 4 o'clock Jones got a small quantity of wood to take to 128 Barton street east and the two boys went along with him. The house is located immediately east of the bridge over the Northern and Northwestern track on Barton street, and Jones drove across the bridge and then turned the horses round facing west. He says that he went into the house to see where the wood was to go, and before leaving told the boy

to leave the lines alone else the horses would start. Young Goddard says that he understood Jones to tell him to take hold of the lines and mind the horses. Anyway he did so. There was a deep box on the wagon and Goddard was inside. Daly was clinging to the outside of the box, probably in the act of getting off when a yard engine came down the track whistling loudly and started the horses which ran away. Just west of the bridge a sudden jolt of the wagon threw Daly off and he fell on his head, breaking his neck. The poor boy was carried into Mrs. Allen's house, but he was dead in a minute or two and before the arrival of Drs. McKelcan and Wallace who had been summoned. Eye-witnesses of the accident say that the wagon went over the boy's chest, but the doctors say there were no marks on the body.

The horses ran to their stable without breaking anything. Young Goddard got over the tailboard and dropped to the road without getting hurt. No inquest will be held, although it is true as stated by the teamster that the engine passed under the bridge whistling and it would be a proper matter for investigation.

HICKEY - (Montreal) The woman found dead on a sand barge last Saturday has been identified as a Mrs. Hickey of New London Cove, above Quebec city.

FEENEY, MCQUADE, COLE - (St. John, N.B) Thursday last five lumbermen were crossing the Aroostook river in a boat when the boat upset and three of them, named Feeney, McQuade, and

Cole, were drowned. They belonged to Fredericton.

MANNING - (Toronto) Frank Manning, eldest and only surviving son of Ex-Mayor Manning, died here to-day after three weeks illness. He was a member of the firm of Manning, McDonald, & Co, and secretary of the Toronto Brewing & Malt Co. He was also a member of the Toronto Yacht Club, and always took a keen interest in yachting affairs.

LOVELAY (Montreal) Colonel Robert Lovelay, whose death is announced, founded the volunteer service in Canada, raising in Montreal a company of cavalry. He took part in dispersing the Fenian raid on Canada and was possessed of many medals in the services of Great Britain and Canada.

May 22, 1888

BARRY - Died at Steatorville, Illinois, on May 21, Julis, eldest daughter of the late John Barry, aged 34 years.

CROSS - Died in this city, on May 20, William Cross, aged 62 years. Funeral will leave his late residence, York street west, Desjardins Canal, on Tuesday, May 22, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MACKAY - Died in this city, on May 21, Thomas Mackay, in the 45th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 29 Victoria avenue south, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

Thomas Mackay, who has for many years carried on an extensive grocery business at the corner of King and Macnab streets, died at 4:30 yesterday morning at his home, 29 Victoria avenue south. Mr. Mackay was the second son of John Mackay of Bay street north and was born in Hamilton 44 years ago. He began work in the grocery business when he was a lad, entering the store of Alexander Turner on the market square, and remained there for seven years. Afterward he was employed in the co-operative store managed by Adam Laidlaw and in J.M. Lottridge's store. He then entered into partnership with J. H. Cummer with whom he carried on business for some years, the name of the firm being Cummer & Mackay.

Retiring from business for a short, time, he was employed in the Great Western offices until he and his brother Richard entered into business together under the firm name of T. & R. Mackay. Retiring from the firm, he started afresh in his own account at No 7 Market Square where he had learned the business, but soon afterward he purchased the stock of his brother and carried on the business ever since at the corner of King and Macnab streets.

Mr. Mackay was a man whose friendship was worth possessing, an upright reliable man and a good citizen. He was a member of Strict Observance Masonic Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, A.O.U.W., and Excelsior Lodge, I.O.O.F. He leaves a widow but no family.

BLAIN - (Orillia) Last night after returning from the Presbyterian church, Mrs. William Blain asked her maid to prepare some gruel. By mistake the maid used meal which contained 'Rough on Rats' and which had been placed on a shelf in the pantry. Mrs. Blain died within an hour after partaking of the gruel.

KELLY - (St. John, N.B.) Michael Kelly, 23 years of age, a private attached to the infantry school at Fredericton, filled with remorse because his appetite for liquor had led him into a spree, bared his chest last night and discharged the contents of a revolver into it. It was his evident intention to penetrate his heart and end his existence. The bullet grazed the heart, but lodged in a vital spot, and he lingered until 4 o'clock this morning when he died. Kelly was a printer by trade.

May 23, 1888

RYCKMAN - Died at Thorold, May 10, 1888, David A. Ryckman, son of John Ryckman, formerly of Hamilton, aged 52 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

INCH - Died in this city, on May 22, at No 235 Macnab street north, Mary Deane Vallance, beloved wife of James Inch, aged 52 years, and-8 months. Funeral Friday, May 25, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROWN - Died in this city, on May 21, Robert T. Brown, in the 56th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 79 Hess street north, on Friday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MOORE - (Toronto) About 1 o'clock this afternoon, the year-old son of Robert Moore, 9 Canada street, was run over by a street car on Spadina avenue and killed. The little fellow was playing on the roadway.

GILLOUX - (Montreal) A man named Gilloux dropped dead on Laforitaine street while at work to-day.

TAYLOR - (Windsor) Yesterday James Taylor of Sandwich East was drawing lumber for H. Walker & Son along the Grand Marais road. He was shaken off the load and fell beneath the wheels, one of which passed over his breast, fatally injuring him. He was found by some of his friends and conveyed to his home where he expired shortly afterward. Mr. Taylor was 60 years old and leaves a widow and family of grown-up children.

May 25, 1888

USHER - Died in this city, on May 23, Mrs. George Usher, aged 77 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 80 Robert street, on Friday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WALSHAM - Died in this city, May 23, Emily Walsham, late of London, England. Funeral at 2 o'clock p.m., Saturday, May 26, from the residence of her brother-in-law, Richard Press, 78 Ferguson avenue. Friends will please accept this intimation.

SHARP - The funeral of the late William Sharp will take place from the city hospital on Friday, May 25, at 4 p.m.

On Monday morning, March 10, William Sharp, baker and confectioner who for thirty years carried on business on John street south, disappeared from his home and up to yesterday, nothing had been heard of seen of him. He had told Mrs. Sharp when he went out that he was going to visit his friend, Peter Thompson. He was clad in his ordinary working clothes of gray cloth and wore striped woollen mittens, and overshoes over slippers. Mr. Sharp had not been well for several days before his sudden and mysterious disappearance. His temper usually cheerful and even jovial seemed clouded and he was physically weak. Dr. Dillabaugh, his physician, was of the opinion that he was suffering from an affection of the heart and warned Mrs. Sharp to watch him carefully. Many rumours have been in circulation concerning Mr. Sharp. It was said he was in Rochester and Detroit, and even in other American cities, that Hamilton people had seen him and that he had written to friends here. All these rumours were baseless.

The mystery of the poor man's disappearance was cleared up yesterday. His dead body was found floating in the lake near the filtering basin. Duncan McGillivray, a fisherman, was setting his nets in the lake yesterday, when about noon he saw the body of a man floating near the surface of the water. Obtaining assistance he brought the body ashore. It was brought to the city soon afterward and deposited in the hospital morgue where it was identified by several persons who had known Mr. Sharp intimately. The face was very much disfigured and the body was considerably swollen. The hands were still covered with the striped woollen mittens and on the feet were the slippers and overshoes. The gray colour of the clothing had been changed by the water to a dull snuff colour.

Coroner Mackelcan was notified of the discovery of the body. He empanelled a jury who viewed the body and then adjourned until next Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Sharp was seen by the "Specator" last evening. Though she had been for some time anticipating the worst, she was naturally overcome by the evil tidings. She could give no reason why her husband should have committed suicide. When he left her in the morning of March 10, he seemed to be calm and in complete possession of his mental faculties.

Dr. Dillabaugh who was also spoken to is of the opinion that Mr. Sharp's mind was affected, partly by physical causes and partly by financial difficulties. Since his disappearance his business affairs have been discovered to be badly involved. He had endorsed a note for a friend of his who had failed in business and the failure of his friend meant financial ruin for him. This unfortunate turn of events no doubt preyed on his mind and may have unhinged it. A life-long friend of Mr. Sharp told a reporter yesterday that although he was usually sunny he was liable at times to fits of gloom, and at such times he was inclined to be decidedly eccentric.

Mr. Sharp was an Englishman by birth. He was 56 years of age and had lived in Hamilton upwards of thirty years. His widow and one child, a boy, survive him.

Undertaker Dwyer took Mrs. Sharp to the hospital morgue last evening. She identifed the remains as those of her husband.

May 26, 1888

SCOTT - Died in this city, Mrs. Christina Scott, aged 70 years. Funeral at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 27, from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. John Marriott, 202 Cannon street east. Friends please accept this intimation.

LOCKHART - Died in this city, on May 23, suddenly of heart disease, Mabel Margaret, last remaining child of Mary, and the late James Lockhart, aged 11 years and 27 days. Funeral Saturday, May 26 at 3:30 p.m. from 61 Hunter street west.

TOWERS - Died in Buffalo, on May 22, Barbara Towers, second daughter of the late David Towers, of Orkney, Scotland. Funeral on Saturday, May 26, from her brother's residence, 175 East avenue north, at 2:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

MCMANN - Died in this city, on May 24, Mabel Annie, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth McMann, aged 12 months and 24 days. Funeral from the parents' residence, Catherine street north, three doors below Picton, on Sunday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ROSS - Died in East Hamilton, on May 24, Aikman avenue, Thomas R. Ross, youngest son of George S. Ross, aged 13 months and 5 days. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please take notice.

BILLINGS - (Brussels) George Billings, a resident of this town, was found drowned this morning in the river Maitland, opposite Vanstone's flouring mills. He was fishing from a pier or a high bank and had been seized with a fit which he was in the habit of taking, and fell into about three feet of water.

HALL - (Brantford) Thomas Hall committed suicide last night by hanging himself. Deceased has not been of right mind for some time past. An inquest will be held.

KEYS - (Toronto) Joseph Keys,an employee of the Streetsville woollen mills, was run over last night by a train near Streetsville and killed. Several trains passed over his mangled remains before they were discovered.

MCNEAL - Robert McNeal, one of Dunnville's oldest residents, died suddenly of heart disease, it is supposed,on Sunday night last. He had been in unusually good health recently and had his trunk packed to go to Hamilton beach on Monday morning.

DENNIS - Galt's oldest resident, Mrs. E. M. Dennis, died recently, aged 90 years. She had lived in Galt for 36 years. Mrs. Dennis' husband was an officer of Marines on board of Nelson's ship, Victoria, in the battle of Trafalgar, and was stationed at St. Helena when the great Napoleon died there.

May 28, 1888

GILLIES - Died at 40 Hunter street west, on Saturday, May 26, Isabella McLaren, third daughter of Alexander and Maggie Gillies, in the 15th year of her age. Funeral on Tuesday, May 29, at 3 o'clock.

BELL - (Forest) William Bell, a farmer living in Plympton township, was killed last night or early this morning on the track. He started for home up the track and it is supposed fell asleep on the rails. His remains were discovered this morning a short distance west of the depot.

BOUCHER - (Ottawa) A young man named Boucher of Templeman was accidentally drowned while working on Eddy's drive last Tuesday on the Upper Ottawa.

May 30, 1888

JINKS - Died at 98 Queen street south, on Monday, May 28, Thomas Jinks, aged 4 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place from his parents' residence, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NIE - Died in this city, on May 29, Grace Elizabeth, infant daughter of A. J. and Annie Nie, aged 10 months. The funeral will leave her parents' residence, 176 Victoria Avenue north, to-day (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

ROGERS - (Toronto) Mary Rogers, the nurse girl who was so seriously burned in O'Neil's restaurant on the Queen's birthday while trying to save a child, has succumbed to her injuries.

MASON - (Toronto) General regret is felt at the news of the death of Fred W. Mason, son of J. Herbert Mason of this city, which took place at Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday. The deceased until last fall was a member of the wholesale grocery firm of Sloan & Mason from which he had to retire owing to failing health. His father was with him when he died. He was only 26 years of age and unmarried.

ST AMOUR - (Montreal) A fatal accident happened at Pointe aux Trembles to-day. Madame St Amour was driving past the church when an arch erected for fete day fell upon her. The wind was very strong and blew down the arch. She died twenty minutes afterward.

STAFFORD - As the "Spectator" intimated, the name of the man whose body was fished out of the bay on Monday near the Desjardins canal, was George Stafford. He belonged to Toronto. The "World" says: For the last eleven months up to May 16, George Stafford, book agent, employed by the Merchant Publishing Co., Church street, boarded with George Allen, 163 Teraulay street. He had been drinking heavily and lost his job, becoming in consequence despondent and melancholy. On May 15, he remarked to Mrs. Allen that if he could not get any relief from the pains in his head, he would throw himself into the bay. He left the house on the 16th without saying what his intentions were. This was the last seen of him alive. Stafford was married but had been separated from his wife for the past eleven years.

May 31, 1888

MARTIN - (Norwood) James Martin, a farmer about 60 years old, committed suicide Saturday morning. He left his home early, unnoticed by his family, and after an absence of about a day, they became uneasy and organized a searching party who scoured the woods and swamps in the vicinity. On Tuesday evening they discovered the remains in a swamp about half a mile from his house. He had evidentaly taken poison. Of late he had been despondent and had before threatened to end his life.

PLANTE - (Montreal) Last Sunday Alexious Plante of Joliette, a former resident of Montreal, went out hunting. As he failed to return towards evening, a search party was organized and the body of the missing man found in the woods. It appears that he lost his way, and while stumbling over a root the trigger of the gun closed and sent a full charge into his body.

LEBUN - (Montreal) A young girl of 16, named Lebun, committed suicide to-day by taking paris green. Her father had forbidden her lover to visit her in spite of her entreaties, which she took so much to heart that she committed suicide.

CLAY - Francis Clay, aged 79, a pioneer of Guelph and Pusllnch townships, died on Sunday.

GOWANS - The late John Gowans, who died recently at his residence, township of Grimsby, was in many ways an exemplary man. Born in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, April 25, 1814, he came to Canada in 1833, remaining in Hamilton until 1835 when he settled upon the farm of 150 acres upon which he lived and died. He reclaimed it from the wilderness and farmed it well, adding during his lifetime many thousands of dollars to the wealth of the country. In disposition he was quiet and unobtrusive, a good citizen and neighbour, and a generous supporter of those in need. At a somewhat advanced age he married Marion, daughter of the late George Muir, who survives him. He died as he had lived, peaceful and happy, leaving only sunny memories behind him.

June 1, 1888

REID - Died on May 31, Isabella Reid, aged 43 years. Funeral from the residence of her brother, Peter Reid, Saltfleet, on Saturday, at 2 o'clock p.m.

SWINYARD - Died in the general hospital, Toronto, on Thursday, May 31, Mark H. Swinyard, son of Thomas Swinyard, Esq., of New York, late managing director of the Great Western Railway at Hamilton. Funeral on Saturday, June 2, at 4 o'clock p.m. from the Grand Trunk Railway station to Burlington cemetery.

YOUNG - Mrs. Young, relict of the late Alexander Young, for many years principal of the Galt and Berlin public schools, died in Toronto last week and the remains were interred in Galt last Monday.

June 2, 1888

RYCKMAN - Died at Waterdown, on June 1, Walter Ryckman, in the 5oth year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

YOUNG - Died in this city, on May 31, at his mother's residence, 107 Ferguson avenue, after a long and painful illness, Albert Arthur Young, aged 16 years, 5 months, and 8 days. Safe in the arms-of Jesus. Funeral on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LOWE - Died at Burlington, on June 1, Edward R. Lowe, in the 15th year of his age. Funeral on Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m. at Burlington.

HALEY - (Montreal) A fruit dealer named Martin Haley was found dead in an outhouse here to-day.

KNOWLES - (Ottawa) Henry Knowles, son of J. Knowles, agent of the Northern and Northwestern Railway at Brantford, one of the visiting bicyclists who came to this city to attend the bicycle tournament on May 24, died this afternoon at the Grand Union hotel of inflammation of the bowels. The deceased was ruptured at the amateur athletic grounds by falling from his picycle in a race. He was taken to the Grand Union where his injuries developed into the condition that resulted fatally. The remains were taken to his home this evening.

JACQUES - (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) A stabbing affray occurred here this afternoon by which an Italian named Jacques was killed by his cousin. The two men got into a squabble in the house where they lived, and one drew a knife and stabbed the other in the right breast, the weapon penetrating the lung. Jacques started for the street, fell at the threshold, and in ten minutes was a corpse. The murdered, who hung around the place till evening, has been arrested. He is quite unconcerned about the affair and quietly told a reporter he had only got the best of Jacques this time. An inquest will be held to-morrow. The crime has created considerable excitement in the city.

June 4, 1888

SPEAR - Died in this city, on June 2, Emma Louise Spear, aged 21 years and 4 months. Funeral from the residence of her step-father, William Homer, 176 King street west, on Monday. morning at 9 o'clock to Grand Trunk station, thence to Paris for interment. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

LEGGAT - Died at West Prince's street, Glasgow, on May 21, William Leggat, brother of Matthew Leggat of this city.

MCKAY - Died at her late residence, No 8 Maria street, on Sunday evening, Margaret Thomas, relict of the late Robert McKay, aged 60 years. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, June 6, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Another old resident of Hamilton has passed away in the person of Mrs. Margaret McKay who died at her late residence, 8 Maria street, after an illness of over five months. The deceased was the mother of R. and James D. McKay of the firm of McKay Brothers, and aunt of A. McKay, M.P. and Samuel McKay. She was born in Scotland in 1828, and came to this corntry at an early age, her father, John Thomas, settling in Cobourg where he lived for many years. She was married to the late Robert McKay who died on May 4, 1862. She leaves four sons, Robert McKay of Toronto, R. H. McKay, James D. McKay, and John T. McKay, and two daughters. The funeral will take place on Wednesday.

YOUNG - Died in the city of New York, on the evening of Saturday, June 2, John B. Young, of Hamilton, aged 47 years. The remains will arrive on the 9:20 train to-day. Funeral from the homestead, No 20 Charles street, this (Monday) afternoon at 3:30. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

A telegram received from New York yesterday morning announced the death of John B. Young of this city. Mr. Young had been suffering from neuralgia since early in January and went to New York about two weeks ago to consult Dr. Hammond, the eminent, specialist and surgeon-general of the United States army. After a consultation with several other physicians, Dr. Hammond pronounced Mr. Young's disease paralytic neuralgia. It was thought that he could recover, but he passed away Saturday night.

The deceased was born in Montreal in 1840 and came to this city about 33 years ago. He was a brother of George A. Young. He had a particularly bright and genial disposition and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Mr. Young leaves a wife and two daughters. The body will arrive from New York this morning and the funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from his late residence, 20 Charles street.

ROBINSON - (Napanee) David Robinson of Camden, while trying to put a belt on a shaft in James Thompson's paper mills, was caught in the shaft, having his arm torn off and was otherwise injured. He died in a few hours.

FERRIER - (Montreal) The funeral of the late Senator Ferrier took place this afternoon and was very largely attended. The pallbearers were : Sir A. T. Galt, Sir William Dawson, Joseph Hickson, L. J. Seargent, J. H. R. Molson, S. Findlay, T. D. Hood, and Rev. Dr. Cornish.

After a short service at the house the funeral procession proceeded to the St. James Street Methodist church of which the deceased had been a trustee since 1823. At the church service, Rev. J. Philp; Dr. Williams, general superintendent of the Methodist church; Dr. Shaw, president of the Montreal conference; and Dr. Potts officiated. Dr. Potts paid a glowing tribute to the deceased senator's qualities.

THEORET, MALLETT, BEAUDRY - (Mackey's Station, Ont) Six men in the employ of Pierce & Co of Ottawa attempted to run the rapids at the head of Lake Traverse in Pettawawa river against the orders of their foreman. The boat swung round in the current and upset, drowning Cleophas Theoret of Pointe Claire, Hyacinths Mallett of Buckingham, and Dennis Beaudry of Papineauville. The bodies had not yet been recovered when the messenger left the place of the accident.

CLARKE - (Toronto) The dead body of Thomas Clarke, 32 years of age, was found last night on a building in course of erection in George street, Seaton village, shot through the head. A revolver was lying close to the body and it was evidently a case of suicide. No inquest will be held.

FAHEY - A dispatch from Toronto conveys the sad intelligence of the death of the well known journalist, James Fahey, of the "World" from pleuro-pneumonia. He was only 38 years of age, but had been in delicate health for several years. Mr. Fahey was well known in Hamilton where he lived some years ago, having been employed on the staff of the "Spectator". He was a man of brilliant parts, one of the cleverest newspapermen in the country, and an orator of great ability and effectiveness. His singularly genial and winning disposition made him beloved by all who enjoyed his acquaintance, even by those who differed from him politically.

RYCKMAN - Walter Ryckman died suddenly at his farm near Waterdown on Friday from heart disease. His health had been failing for some time, but his death was wholly unexpected. Mr. Ryckman lived for many years on a farm in Burford township, Brant county, and was a member of the township council. Moving to Hamilton, he went into business, and afterward settled on a farm at Waterdown.

He accumulated considerable property during his lifetime which he leaves to his widow and daughter. The deceased was only 57 years of age, and from a young man always took a great interest in the Methodist church affairs, officiating as class leader and sabbath school superintendent for many years.

June 5, 1888

DICK - Died in this city, on June 4, John Dick, a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, in the 88th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 180 Nanier street, on Thursday, June 7, at 3:30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

DELL - (Petrolia) Word has just been received here by Mrs. William Dell informing her that her husband, William Bell, who left here some months ago for India to engage in the oil industry of that country, had been shot dead. Mrs. Bell, on receiving the dreadful and sudden intelligence through the post office to-day, was deeply affected.

June 6, 1888

MORRISON - Died in this city, on June 5, Elizabeth, wife f Alexander Morrison, in her 62nd year. Funeral from 32 Lower Cathcart street, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

June 7, 1888

SIMPSON - Died at the residence of his son, Duke street, west of Locke, on the morning of June 5, Andrew Simpson, late of Glasgow, in his 80th year. Funeral will take place on Thursday at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

SEALS - Died on June 6, at the parents’ residence, 76 Bold street, Walter L., infant son of William and Mary A. Seals, aged 11 months. Funeral on Friday at 2 p.m.

HAY - (Toronto) A brakeman named John Cunningham Hay on the Northern Railway was run over and killed between here and Thornhill this morning. It is supposed that he had accidentally stumbled and fallen between the cars.

June 8, 1888

KAPPELE - Died at Los Angeles, California, June 6, 1888, Russell Myers, second son of George W. and Euretta Kappele, aged 1 year and 3 months.

MCMILLAN - Died in this city, on June 7, of congestion of the lungs, Oracle, beloved daughter of John and Mary McMillan, aged 7 years. Funeral from her parents' residence, corner of Catherine and Hunter streets, on Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

VILBERT - (Cape Cove, Que.) A sad accident happened here yesterday. Silas Vilbert, son of Philip Vilbert, carpenter, fell under a circular mill saw. His two legs were cut off and a large wound made on his shoulder. He died this morning at 7 o'clock.

DALTON - (London) After an illness extending over four months, Mrs. James T. Dalton (Sallie Holman) died between 11 and 12 o'clock to-day. About the time mentioned Mrs. Dalton, with other members of the company, were on a professional tour through Western Ontario. At Glencoe after they had travelled from Thamesville she was seized with a violent haemorrhage of the lungs and for several days was in a condition of extreme danger. Gradually, however, she rallied, and she was removed to the Holman cottage on Talbot street where under the best medical attendance, she continued to improve until about a month since when she suffered a relapse which developed into consumption. Yesterday afternoon she fell asleep apparently, but it proved to be the 'sleep that knows no waking' as she never recovered consciousness and died as stated surrounded by her parents, husband, brothers and friends.

DUPINS - (Toronto) A horrible accident occurred here about noon to-day. Charles Bunker Dupins, law student in the office of County Crown Attorney Badgerow, was sent to the east end of the city this morning to serve a subpoena and while walking along the Grand Trunk, track he was struck by a freight train and instantly killed. iHis body was horribly mangled, being completely cut in two. The signalman at the railway crossing near where the accident occurred saw the young Dupins walking in front of the train, and says he called out, warning him of the danger, but the warning was unheeded. The deceased was the son of Professor Dupins of the medical college, Kingston, and was about 21 years of age. He graduated at Queen's University three years ago. An inquest will be held to-morrow afternoon.

June 9, 1888

NAISBITT - Died in this city, at 116 Cannon street west, Mrs. B. Naisbitt, in the 64th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. to Middleport cemetery.

CASE - Died suddenly in Barton township, on Friday, June 8, Elizabeth, wife of E. G. Case, in the 38th year of her age. The funeral will leave the family residence, half a mile south of the Mountain View Hotel, at 2 o'clock p.m., on Sunday, June 10. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

SWICK - (Dunnville) Ezra Swick, a farmer living about eight miles from here in Canboro, committed suicide by hanging himself in his bush last night. The body was found this morning. Some time ago Mr. Swick entered into partnership with a young man and opened a store in Canboro. The partner collected all he could and left. Mr. Swick mortgaged his farm and implements to pay the debts. Yesterday everything was taken from him under the mortgage, and this working on his brain is supposed to have caused the rash act.

SMITH - (Highgate) W. E. Smith, head sawyer in McMackin's mill, was killed to-day. He was turningdown a pulley and got his foot on a belt and was thrown against the pulley and the chisel ran through his heart.

ETHERINGTON - (London) White's boiler manufacturing establishment, King street, was the scene of a fearful accident this morning. William Etherington, a young man employed in the works, while attempting to replace a belt upon the shaft, had his hand caught between the belt and the wheel, and the unfortunate man was whirled at a rapid pace around the shaft. The engines were stopped as quickly as possible and Etherington, who was hanging by one arm, taken down perfectly conscious. The forearm had sustained a compound fracture and the hone was protruding through the flesh. The upper part of the arm was also broken. The injured man was conveyed to his uncle's residence where death put an end ot his sufferings, between three and four o'clock this afternoon.

DEWAR - (Montreal) The decomposed remains of John Dewar, aged 29-years, who disappeared from his home in November last, were found in the river opposite the city this morning.

FAILLE - (Montreal) Vital Faille, aged 72 years, was found hanging to a tree in the parish of St. Isidore a day or two ago.

June 11, 1888

ARMSTRONG - Died in this city, on June 8, Walter Armstrong, in his 77th year.

HANLEY - Died at 32 Day street south, on June 8, William Hanley, after a long and painful illness, aged 41.

BILLINGTON - Died in this city, at 93 Market street, on June 10, Phoebe, beloved wife of John Billington, in the 65th year of her age. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30. Friends will please accept this notice.

PURROTT - Died in this city, at 90 Hannah street west, on June 9, Francis Joseph, son of George and Elizabeth Purrott, aged 1 year, 10 months and 25 days. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

NUGENT - Died in East Hamilton, on June 19, Catharine Lavelle, wife of Arthur Nugent, in the 26th year of her age. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 from her late resident, Aikman street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PIERCE - (Merritton) A young lad, named Charles Pierce, aged 10, while playing beside the tail race at the Lybetes cotton mills on the old Welland canal fell into the water and was drowned. His body was recovered in 10 minutes, but life was found to be extinct.

MILLS - (Hastings) This afternoon about five o'clock the young son of John Mills of this village was drowned in the river Trent.

FOLDING, KEEFER - (Ottawa) A lamentable fatality is reported this evening. Tom and Harry Folding, nephews, and Miss Jessie Keefer, aged 25, grandchildren and daughter of T. C. Keefer, President of the American Society of Engineers, were drowned this evening. The two lads were bathing in the Ottawa river at Rockcliffe, the family residence, a few miles below Government House. The swells of the steamer "Empress", it is reported, carried them beyond their depth, and Miss Keefer while trying to save her nephews, was also drowned. Miss Keefer had only arrived from a trip to Colorado a few days ago. T. C. Keefer and Mrs. Keefer left yesterday on a trip south. They have been telegraphed for. The bodies of the victims have not yet been recovered.

BREEZE - (Guelph) A most extraordinary case of child murder occurred in West Garafraxa on May 26 and which was investigated in a magistrate's court in Erin on Friday. Last winter a widow who was not altogether right in her mind was confined at the general hospital here. Considerable indignation was caused throughout the township when the circumstances became public against Alexander Burnett, hotel keeper of the township of East Garafraxa who, Mrs. Breeze asserted, had taken advantage of her condition and weak-mindedness. It appears that the woman felt keenly the disgrace which had been brought upon her, and at last determined to leave the child with its alleged father. For this purpose she induced George Shepherson, a farm labourer nearby, to drive her to Burnett's.

The case was tried before J. H. Reed and Arch McDougall, J.P.'s and the accused, George Shepherdson, was charged with drowning the child for $5 ot $10 promised by Mrs. Breeze. The evidence given by Mr. Shepherdson furnished the further sad incidents of the tragedy which followed.

“I drove up to Alexander Burnett's door and she laid it inside the hall door and said 'Burnett, there is a present for you'. She then got back into my buggy and we drove off. I was pretty near half the concession when Burnett caught up and crossed the road ahead of me and stopped me on the road. He laid the basket with the baby in it on the buggy shaft. When Mrs. Breeze was getting out of the buggy, Burnett said 'I'll soon show you if I can't put it in the buggy'. Then she screamed 'Murder'. She then asked me, 'George, what will I do now?' 'Well', says I,'I dont't know what you'll do. You can just please yourself. She said, 'I have a notion to go and drown myself’. I said,'You had better not do it at all. The young one will never go back in my buggy'. She said for me to take the young one down and drown it. I told her three times that I would not do it. I said the law would come on to me. She said it would all be on her back. Well, I said I would. I took the child to the river and drowned it and I fetched it up again and buried it in the swamp."

The prisoners were committed for trial and brought to the Guelph jail. The constables are away to-day to bring the body from the swamp. Shepherdson appears a passably decent fellow about 5 feet six inches high and 26 years of age. He is considered half-witted. Mrs. Breeze looks from 35 to 40.

ARMSTRONG - Walter Armstrong, a resident, of Hamilton for over sixty years, died Friday night at his residence, 176 King street west. Many years ago he took an active part in municipal affair, representing ward 1 several terms at the council board. His loss will be mourned by three sons and four daughters and a wide circle of friends by whom he was highly esteemed. He was buried yesterday at 3 o'clock.

June 12, 1883

OAG - Died at Burlington, on June 11, Hazel Ellen, only daughter of William and Amanda Oag, aged 5 months and 16 days. Funeral from parents' residence, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m.

DONOVAN -Died in this city, on June 11, Mary Ann, relict of the late Patrick Donovan, in the 74th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son, C. Donovan, 74 Maria street, Wednesday morning, at 8:30 a.m., to St. Patrick's church, thence to Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accent this intimation.

Mrs. Patrick Donovan, mother of Cornelius Donovan, M.A., Inspector of the R. C. separate schools, died at his residence, 74 Maria street, yesterday. Mrs. Donovan was born 74 years ago in Ireland, but had lived in this city nearly ail her life. She was a highly intelligent and widely-esteemed lady.

CLOSE - Died in this city, on June 11, Ann Rachael, wife of John O. Close, aged 62 years. Funeral from 169 King William street, Wednesday, April 13, at 3 o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

THOMPSON - Died in this city, on June 11, Matthew Thompson, a native of Brampton, Cumberland, England, in the 53rd year of his age. Funeral from 71 Strachan street east, on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Sunday morning, Mat Thompson, the well known boat builder, who has been around the bay for the past thirty years, left the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Board, 71 Strachan street east, where he had lived since his wife died two years ago, and yesterday morning she was shocked to tears that his lifeless body had been found at the bottom of the precipice overhanging the road this side of the Desjardins canal. The body was discovered about five o'clock by Edward Brick,'

employed at the Ontario Rolling Mills, and a man named McPhie, as they were walking along the track of the Grand Trunk Railway on their way to work. The unfortunate man was lying at the side of the hill with his head under his body and his feet against a rock. His neck was broken and his face was horribly cut in several places. There was also a deep cut on the right side of his neck. The body was cold and no doubt life had been extinct for some time. The men proceeded to the city and Brick telephoned from the rolling mills to the police headquarters.

Sergeant Vanatter and Constables Coulter and Campaign went out to the spot in the patrol wagon and brought the body to the hospital. How Thompson got there is a mystery that has not yet been solved. He was around his boathouse as usual all day Sunday and left there about nine o'clock in the evening. Shortly after that a Mrs. Rump saw him in the company of two men on Bay street. He asked the woman not to leave him expressing a fear that something was going to happen. After that time it is not known where he went nor no person has been found yet who spoke to him since then.

Thompson was pretty well acquainted on the heights and it may be that he went out there to see some of his friends. The night was rather dark and it is probable that he fell over the embankment on his way home. But it does seem strange that a man would go out there at such a late hour. While this theory of his death does not seem improbable his daughter is inclined to believe that her father was thrown over the precipice. When the body was found there was not a cent in his pockets. Thompson must have taken in some money at the boathouse during the day. Besides, about two weeks ago when he was down to see his brother Mark Thompson, he had a large roll of bills and gave one of $1 to his niece.

The daughter says he was not extravagant and it is not likely that he would have spent the money in so short a time. The police, however, are of the opinion that in trying to retrace his way when lost he fell over the hill. It is over forty feet high and the fall itself would be sufficient to kill him. The spot is a very dangerous one and as long as it remains unfenced any person is liable to fall over and be killed.

Coroner Philp consulted the Crown Attorney Crerar about the advisability of holding an inquest. That gentleman decided it was not necessary until the detective discovers some evidence of foul play. The body was taken to his daughter's residence yesterday afternoon.

The deceased was born inCumberland near Carlisle, England, about 52 years ago. He came to this city about thirty years ago and has been here ever since carrying on the boat-building business nost of the time. He was a brother of Luke, Mark, and Joseph Thompson.

KELLY - (Ottawa) A child of John Kelly, two years of age, died here last night from drinking lye by mistake.

SCALIER - (Montreal) The remains of Michael Scalier, who was run over by a Canadian Pacific Railway train and killed at North Bay on Saturday night, were brought to town to-day.

June 13, 1888

CALVERT - Died in this city, on Sunday, June 10, Mrs. Lydia H. Calvert, relict of the late Caleb Calvert, of Nelson, aged 71 years and 2 months. Funeral took place from the residence of her son-in-law, John Early, 33 Park street south, on Monday, June 11.

MCMONIES - Died at Waterdown, on Tuesday morning, June 12, James McMonies, Esq., ex-M.P., in his 89th year. Funeral from the residence of his son, Mr. Charles McMonies, on Thursday, June 14, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

James McMonies, one of the oldest residents in Waterdown, died yesterday in his 89th year. The deceased came to Canada from Scotland in 1839 and resided in and around Waterdown since that time. He was elected as reeve of East Flamborough in 1857 and he also held the position of.treasurer of the same township for a number of years. He was elected to the Dominion parliament after the union and held that office until he resigned. He leaves five sons and four daughters.

BONNER - (Toronto) An old man named Robert Bonner, 71 years of age, was run over by a street car on Yonge street and had his leg crushed. The shock was too severe for his system and he died at the hospital this morning.

RICHARDS - (Kingston) A sailor named Charles Richards fell off one of the wharves and was drowned.

June 14, 1888

BROWN - Died in this city, at 16 Market Square, this Thursday morning, Catharine, wife of Joseph Brown, in the 27th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, on Saturday, at 8:30 a.m.

MCNEIL - Died in this city, on June 12, Caroline, wife of John McNeil, aged 58 years. Funeral from her late residence, 247 King William Street, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

Mrs. Caroline McNeil, wife of John McNeil, 247 King William street, died very suddenly last night. She was apparently in good health yesterday and got supper ready as usual last evening. After tea she started out for a short walk. She had gone but a hundred yards when a blood vessel in her right leg burst, and she immediately turned round and started for home. When she arrived home Mrs. McNeil was very weak from loss of blood and could scarcely speak. The son sent a messenger for Dr. Bingham who arrived a few minutes afterward and used all his skill to revive

the woman. He stopped the flow of blood, but Mrs. McNeil was so far gone that his services were of no avail and she quietly passed away. The deceased was born in 1836 and came to Hamilton about 32 years ago. She was the mother of four sons and four daughters, all of whom are alive.

NICHOLLS - Died on Wednesday, June 6, William John Nicbolls, eldest son of the late John Nicholls, of Caistor, aged 14 years. Funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his step-father's residence, James Bertram, 18 Pine street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Last Wednesday Jacob Nicholls and his 14-year-old brother, who lived with their step-father, James Bertram, at 18 Pine street, went out fishing. After trying their luck at the Desjardins.canal the boys started to walk further along the shore. Jacob's boot lace became undone, and he stopped to tie it while Willie continued on towards the Valley Inn. When the former looked up again his brother was nowhere to be seen. He searched along the shore but could find no trace. The next morning the boy's fishing pole was found on the roadside.

Ever since this, parties have been out searching for the boy, with no success. Several policemen grappled in the canal but could not find the body. It is feared that the hoy had been drowned because he was subject to fits and it was thought he had taken one during his brother's absence and fallen into the water. Nothing definite was known about his fate until 12 and 1 o'clock yesterday when James Bertam, the lad's step-father, and his grandfather who were dragging foR the body in the canal, found it just a short distance east of the railway bridge. They carried the body on shore and the patrol wagon brought it to the city. It is not likely an inquest will be held.

LECLAIR - (Cornwall) This afternoon as the steamer "Corinthian" was nearing the Long Sault rapids, a man apparently about 34 years of age got up from his seat and deliberately threw himself overboard. Boats were lowered and a search made for the body no trace of it could be found. His coat was found and a handkerchief in the pocket bore the letters V.L. The wife of the unfortunate man was on baord and upon recognizing the handkerchief went into hysterics and nothing could be learned from her.

Later: The man who jumped overboard from the steamer 'Corinthian" near the Long Sault rapids this afternoon is Leclair.

JURY - (Whitby) A young man named Frank Jury was drowned in Lake Ontario west yesterday by the swamping of the overloaded boat in which the stonehooker's crew were making a trip from the shore to the schooner.

June 15, 1888

SKILL - Died in Montreal, on June 13, in the 44th year of his age, Richard Skill, late of solicitor's office, G.T.R., formerly of Great Carleton, South Lincolnshire, England. Funeral on Friday on arrival of the Toronto train at 9:20 a.m. for Burlington cemetery. Friends and members of the S.O.M. and I.O.G.T. please accept this intimation.

TESSIER - (Ottawa) Joseph Tessier, an employee of Booth's mill fell from a lumber pile to-day. He sustained a fracture of the skull and died this afternoon.

LAND - William Land, an old resident of Dundas, died on Wednesday aged 61 years. He was born in Fermoy, county Cork, Ireland, and had lived in Dundas thirty-five years. At one time he was a resident of Hamilton. He kept a store and was millwright for the Dundas Cotton Company.

GARNER - A little girl of A. Garner's, Copetown, drank carbolic acid last Monday and died the following day. The child was visiting a little friend who got the bottle out of a cunboard and handing it to her, told her to take a drink.

June 16, 1888

MILLER - Died suddenly at 246 Catherine street north, on June 14, Rosa Miller, beloved wife of John Miller, aged 61 years and 10 days. Funeral on Sunday from above address at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

Thursday forenoon Rosa Miller, aged 61, wife of John Miller 246 Catherine street north, was at her work. She went home at noon and while in the act of dressing her hair, she fell to the floor dead. Heart disease was the trouble. Deceased, a native of Germany, has been in this country twenty-six years. She leaves her husband and four grown children.

FORTIN - (Montreal) Senator Fortin died to-day at the residence of F. J. Bisaillon, Q.C., Laprairie, at the age of 65 years. The deceased had been ailing for several months past.

June 18, 1888

TRUMAN - Died in this city, on June 17, Margaret, relict of the late Samuel Truman, in the 76th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 26 Hunter street east, on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

NEWMAN - Died on June 16, at 55 Hunter street west, Maitland Darling, youngest son of Maitland and Annie Newman, aged 6 years and 8 months.

GRANT - Died in this city, on June 17, Augusta Louise, relict of the late W. W. Grant, in the 62nd year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 286 Bay street north, on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

BAXTER - (London) H. A. Baxter, one of the most prominent, figures in Masonic circles in this city, died early to-day. His death is attributed to an injury received during last winter, but from which in a large measure he seemed to have recovered, and he continued at his office up to Tuesday afternoon last. It was only on Friday afternoon that his illness assumed a serious turn. He has been identifed with the Masonic order for many years, holding the highest offices in all the different local Masonic bodies, besides being a member of the 32nd degree in Moore Sovereign Consistory of the Scottish Rite of Hamilton. He was born in Enniskillen, county Fermanagh, Ireland, May 24, 1834, and came to Canada in 1853, residing here since 1859. The funeral will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

June 20, 1888

COLLINS - Died in this city, June 18, Elizabeth Gertrude, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Collins, aged 4 months and 11 days. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30, from her parents' residence, 59 Wood street. Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited to attend.

MCDOUGALL - (London) Allen McDougall, a prominent Lobo farmer, died on Friday under peculiar circumstances. One day lately he was assisting in butchering cattle and in perforating an old strap, he wounded his hand, and to wash off the blood, stuck his hand into a pail where some old blood and water existed. The decomposing germs on the blood got into the wound and he felt a sharp pain go up all his arms. The germs from the decayed blood immediately worked on the tissue of one finger and got up the arm; in fact the whole system rapidly filled with destructive germs. Amputation was resorted to, but the case was taken up too late.

June 22, 1888

SULLIVAN - Died in this city, on Wednesday, June 20, James Sullivan, aged 65 years, a native of county Kerry, Ireland. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 55 Cherry street, at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCINTYRE - (Mount Forest) A fatal accident occurred this afternoon at Thorpe's saw mill about three miles from town, causing the death of Peter Mclntyre and severely injuring John Sevit. The men were engaged sawing lumber when without warning the boiler burst, throwing the steam and hot water over the whole building. Peter Mclntyre was badly scalded and died in about two hours. Mr. Sevit, though badly injured, will likely recover.

GRAY - (Paisley) Last evening while a number of young men were bathing in a small lake in Elderslie township, a young man named John Gray, son of a widow lady, Mrs. John Gray, was drowned. He was about 20 years of age. It is supposed that he went too far into the water, owing to his not being able to swim, and his comrades could not aid him as the lake has a very false murky bottom. The remains have been recovered.

June 23, 1888

DODSON - Died at Orillia, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 20, 1888, Thomas, second son of H. Dodson, 183 Bay street north, aged 25 years and 10 months.

MUNDAY - Died at Highland, Clay County, Florida, on June 13, 1888, Lydia S., daughter of the late William Munday, of Her Majesty's Customs, Hamilton, Ontario.

CRAIGIE - Died at San Francisco, on June 12, Peter, fourth son of the late Dr. Craigie, aged 42 years.

PAGE - (Cornwall) Lewis Page, aged 60, was drowned here this morning. He was crossing the old lock gates to catch the mail boat going west when he walked off the coping into the locks. His cries were heard by John Jeamer who did all in his power to save tht old man, but he was too late. His body has been recovered.

FORD (Toronto) The remains of the late Ogden P. Ford, curate of St. Luke's church, who died on Wednesday, were this morning conveyed to the steamer "Algerian" to he taken to Brockville for interment. Services were performed last night and this morning in St. Luke's church over the body. Most of the Anglican clergymen of the city were present at the funeral. Rev. John Langtry, rector of St. Luke's; A.Ford, brother of the deceased; Beverly Jone;,Edgar Allan, and Mr. Rutherford accompanied the remains to Brockville. The deceased was born in Brockville in 1848 and was ordained priest in 1872.

HOMIER - (Montreal) The wife of J. E. Homier of the Theatre Royal was burned to death to-night through a lamp explosion in her residence, No 38 St Elizabeth street. The premises were gutted. The damages amount to about $500.

YATES - (St. Catharines) a man named John Yates, aged 67 years, who was employed by the corporation breaking stories was found dead beside his work last night. The old man was lame and feeble and it is thought he was overcome with the heat.

LANCUP - (Grand River, Que) A terrible gale of northeast wind set in here on Wednesday which caused great loss of life and property. The boats fishing on the Miscau banks were swent by the gale and as far as can be ascertained unto to-day, six men have been drowned. The government cruiser "Brydes", Captain Pouliot, found a boat overturned and when righted up the dead body of Symon Lancup was found entangled in a trawl line which is used for fishing. Captain Pouliot proceeded to Paspebiac where a coroner was summoned and an inquest held when a verdict was rendered in accordance with the above facts. The body of Lancup's brother, who was with him at the time, has not yet been recovered.

WALLACE - (Campbellford) Dr. Wallace, who has been practising medicine here for some thirty years, was found dead in his bed this morning. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death.

June 25, 1888

DEVINE - Died in this city, on Sunday, June 24, Jane, relict of the late Edward Devine, aged 67 years, a native of the County Sligo, Ireland. Funeral this (Monday) afternoon, at 3:30 from her late residence, 184 Catherine street north. Friends and acquaintances please accept this notice.

CAMPBELL - Died on June 23, Dr. D. M. Campbell. Funeral from his late residence, 26 Liberty street, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Dr. Dennis Campbell, 26 Liberty street, took a dose of poison by mistake on Friday evening from the effects of which he died Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock. It seems that Dr. Campbell had been in the habit of taking a preparation composed mainly of ground clam shells for a complaint from which he had been suffering for some time.

On Friday evening he was out on business and he had this preparation and a package of arsenate of copper in his pocket. Not remembering that he had the fatal dose with him, he took it out and swallowed a portion of it thinking it was the same preparation he had been accustomed to take. When he arrived home he was taken violently sick, and Dr. F. E. Woolverton was sent for. He arrived shortly afterward and found Dr. Campbell suffering from symptoms of poisoning. Antidotes were administered and it was thought the sufferer would pull through, but owing to his weak constitution the effect of the poison was too much for him and he died Saturday afternoon. Before he passed away the doctor was conscious and assured his friends and medical adviser that he had taken the poison by mistake.

The deceased was 56 years old and was born in Halton county. He practised his profession in Carlisle and Stony Creek before coming here about four years ago. He leaves a wife and one daughter.

COCHRANE - (Owen Sound) A sad drowning accident occurred in the bay about four miles from here by which a young man, Charles Cochrane by name, lost his life. It appears that he and another young man were out in a sailboat, and Cochrane grabbed at a fishing net, his hand becoming entangled in the net, drawing him overboard. His body was recovered a short time afterward.

COLEMAN - (St. Thomas) Lawrence Coleman, one of the oldest and best known farmers of the township of Southwold, was found dead on the side of the road this morning. The deceased had been to this city in the early morning, and it is supposed was returning home when he suddenly dropped dead. He was found on the road side about two miles southwest of the city and near his own home. The cause of death is not as yet ascertained.

WOOD - (Toronto) Fred Wood, local editor of the "Parkview Times" dived off the wharf at the foot of Dufferin street Thursday night and his head struck gainst the rocks at the bottom. His head was badly cut and his whole body partially paralyzed with the shock. He became unconscious about 1 o'clock yesterday and died about 3 o'clock this morning. He was a bright and promising young man, 21 years of age.

MAWSON - (Toronto) Edward Mawson, a bricklayer's labourer, 21 years of age, while bathing at the sandbar near Hanlan's Point about noon to-day, took a fit in the water and before assistance arrived life was extinct.

CRONE Thomas H. Crone, a bartender, was run over by a street car on Queen street Friday and died yesterday. An inquest will to held.

TARDIF - Tardif of Bellechasse, while working at the harbour works at the mouth of the St. Charles river, was instantly killed by the falling of a huge piece of stone from a derrick.

June 26, 1888

DAVIS - Died at London, Ontario, June 25, 1888, Tillie, beloved wife of A. F. Davis, aged 25 years, dispatcher CT.R. London. Funeral Tuesday June 26, from 52 Hughson street north to Burlington cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept his intimation.

MARTIN - Died at Bothwell, on June 20, Frank Hamilton, son of W. J. Martin, 117 West avenue north, Hamilton, aged 4 months and 6 days.

FLYNN - Died in this city, on June 23, Thomas Flynn, a native of London, England, aged 66 years. Funeral from his late residence 112 Cannon street west, on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

SINCLAIR - Died in this city, on June 24, Maria Sinclair, in the 92nd year of her age. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Funeral from 115 Catherine street north, on Tuesday, at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Mrs. Maria Sinclair, a very old coloured woman, died at her home, 115 Catherine street, on Sunday. She was at least 92 years of age and probably a year or two older. She was born in slavery in Virginia, but obtaining her freedom, she came to Canada with her first husband whose name was Barnes about thirty-seven years ago, settling in Hamilton. Her second husband, Mr. Sinclair, died eight years ago. Mrs. Sinclair was the mother of Elder Walker of the Macnab street Baptist church.

PITRE - (Montreal) Pierre Pitre, aged 49, a clerk employed by M. Valiquette, merchant, fell from the second storey to the ground floor and sustained such severe injuries that he died in a short time.

MOORE - (Montreal) A young man named Albert Moore while walking alongside of the Lachine canal to-day slipped and fell in and was drowned.

SIMMS - (Ottawa) George Simms, a Sparks Street hotel keeper, died suddenly this morning. Heart disease was the cause.

REYNOLDS - (Carleton Place) A young woman named Marie Reynolds, an operative in the woollen mills here, lost her life while bathing in the Mississippi river this evening.

HOPKINS - Silas Hopkins, an aged Saltfleet farmer, was run over by the 8:40 express train yesterday and instantly killed. The G.T.R. track passes through his farm which is north of Stony Creek village. Mr. Hopkins was out berry picking yesterday morning and was returning home when the train struck him. His body was horribly mangled. Mr. Hopkins was 75 years of age and the father of a numerous family.

BLACKBURN - Word was telephoned up from the beach yesterday by Captain Campbell that a man, supposed to be William Blackburn, a carpenter employed at L. D. Sawyer's, and who lived at 96 East avenue north, had been drowned in the canal late Sunday night. It is not known whether the man committed suicide or if he fell into the water by accident, but the circumstances point to the former. Blackburn was inclined to be intemperate and had been on a spree since he received his wages last Friday night. While under the influence of liquor he was very noisy and Mrs. Blackburn had been compelled to have him bound over to keep the peace a short time ago because of the way he had acted. When he was sober he was just the reverse and was very kind to his children, two girls and two boys, the eldest of whom is about 19. The family is highly respected by the residents in the neighbourhood in which they live.

Blackburn prolonged his spree over Saturday and went home rather late at night. Sunday morning he wanted to send one of the boys out for some liquor and when his wife refused to let the lad go, he became very angry and commenced to abuse Mrs. Blackburn. To quiet him she threatened to have him arrested. About noon he packed a few trifling articles into a bundle, bid his daughter who was the only one in the house at the time an affectionate farewell and departed. He did not appear to be despondent nor did he inform her where he was going. That was the last seen of Blackburn by any of the members of the family.

It turns out that after leaving the house he went down to the beach and was around there a portion of the afternoon and until about 10 o'clock in the evening. He drank considerable while there and raised a lot of noise around McNeil's hotel where he left the small bundle that he had brought with him. A strong effort was made to get him to go to bed, but he refused, saying that he wanted to go to Toronto. At last some person threatened to have him arrested because of the disturbance that he was raising, and he then left the hotel. This was about 11 o'clock.

About 12:20 George Hay and Samuel Freeman, who are employed on the swing bridge, saw a man step or jump into the water. Thinking it was some person in swimming, they did not pay any attention to him at first. One of the men, however, though it strange that he should be bathing with all his clothes on, and it struck him that the man was endeavouring to drown himself. They went out into the canal in a boat and searched around for him but he was not visible. They finally gave up the search and nothing more was heard about the man until his hat was found floating in the canal. The bundle which was left at the hotel contained a razor, a briar-root pipe, some tobacco, and a pocketbook containing a receipted account for groceries. They were all tied in a red handkerchief which was covered over with white cotton handkerchief.

From the description of the articles Mrs. Blackburn had no doubt that they belonged to her husband. In conversation with the "Spectator" young man, the poor woman said she did not think her husband would commit suicide end that he must have fallen into the water. This may be true, although Blackburn was a good swimmer, and if he had fallen in, he surely could have kept above water until some person came to his rescue It may he that the man was on his way to Toronto and thai he walked off the pier into the water.

The body was found about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Capt. Campbell, It was under the swing bridge about twenty feet from the pier. In the boat with the captain when his grappling hook brought up the dead man, was Bakckburn's youngest son, William, besides a couple of other men. Blackburn's watch had stopped at 1:30. Capt. Campbell brought the body ashore, deposited it in his boathouse, and notified the police. Coroner White was also notified but when he learned the circumstances he did not consider an inquest necessary.

The remains were brought to the city last night.

June 27, 1888

BLACKBURN - Died in this city, on June 25, William Blackburn, aged 43 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, 96 East avenue north, this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

LINSTEAD - Died on June 25, Mary Linstead, aged 19 years and 6 months. Funeral from her mother's residence, No. 156 Mary street, on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

HOPKINS - Died at Stony Creek, on June 25, Silas Hopkins, aged 74 years. Funeral from his late residence, Stony Creek, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

SLINGERLAND - Died at his residence, Stony Creek, on June 26, Mr. David Slingerland, aged 73 years and 10 months. Funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m.

BILTON - Died in this city, on June 26, Will J. Bilton, aged 29 years and 4 months. Funeral from his late residence, 82 James street north, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

COOPER - Died in this city, on June 26, William Henry Cooper, aged 43 years and 10 months. Funeral from his late residence, No 6 Park street south, at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 28. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this notice.

William Henry Cooper died shortly after noon yesterday at his residence, 6 Park street south. Mr. Cooper had been ailing for more than three years. At the time of the Manitoba boom, he went to Winnipeg with a carload of carriages. One night while sleeping in a tent, he got wet through and next day he received a sunstroke. For some time after this he was prostrated with a nervous disease from which he never fully recovered. The immediate cause of his death was spinal meningitis.

Mr. Cooper was a native of Hamilton, having been born here nearly 44 years ago, and received his education in the Hamilton schools. While yet a boy, he learned the carriage making business in the factory of Cooper & Williams, his father the late Henry Cliff Cooper being the senior partner of that firm. Before William Henry had attained his majority, Mr. Williams retired from the firm and his father took him is as a partner. He developed great capacity and energy as a business man and the firm of H. G. Cooper & Son has been for many years one of the most prosperous in the city. Four or five years ago the elder Mr. Cooper retired from the business, and William Henry and his brother, Hamilton, entered into partnership and continued it.

For the past year, Mr. Cooper's mind was so seriously affected that it was necessary to keep him under restraint, but for the past three or four months he had improved so much that hopes

were felt that he would be completely restored to health. His death will be generally regretted, for few Hamiltonians were more widely known that he, and he was well liked. He was a lover of sports and a recognized authority on most of them especially aquation. His wife and three children survive him.

GAHAGAN - On June 5, there died in Aspen, Colorado, a man who was a stranger to the people of Aspen. For three days he was sick with fever at the house of Hugh J. Cameron, a Canadian, who cared for him. The stranger refused to tell Mr. Cameron or anyone else who he was or where he came from. After his death, however, a diary was found in his pocket and on the leaf was faintly written in lead pencil, the words: Thomas Gagan, Hamilton, Ontario. The man is described as being about 45 years of age, dark complexioned, and five feet ten inches in height. He was buried the day after his death.

There is little doubt that this unknown man, who died far from home and friends, is Thomas Gahagan, son of Michael Gahagan of 35 Kelly street. A "Spectator" reporter called there yesterday and was told that Thomas, the eldest son, left home about 15 years ago and no member of the family has seen him since. When last heard from, five years ago, he was in Arkansas. Thomas Gahagan was tall and dark and though he was not as old as the appearance of the unknown man in Aspen would indicate, his illness would account for that. The family feel sure that the stranger who died in the far west was the missing son and brother whom they have not heard from for so long.

June 28, 1888

DOMVILLE - Died on June 27, Arthur William, youngest son of Charles J. Domville, aged 6 months. Funeral on Friday, June 29, at 3O0 p.m. from l4 Colborne street.

BATES - Died at Bartonville, on Wednesday, June 27, Juliette Bates, aged 74 years and 6 months. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

RIDDELL - (Montreal) Eliza Riddell, aged 36 years, who fell from the gallery of her house last night, has died of her injuries.

AUSTIN - (Toronto) Duncan Austin, 11 years old, was drowned yesterday while bathing in the Humber river.

ROSS - (Halifax) George A. Ross, M.P.P. for Lunenburg, died there this morning, 34 years old. He was elected to the house of assembly in 1882 and again in 1886, and has been a staunch supporter of the Fielding government and a warm repealer. The cause of death was paralysis. Mr,. Ross was a barrister.

CARON (Halifax) The wife of John Caron of Chegoggin, Yarmouth, committed suicide to-day by walking out in a pond till she got beyond her depth and drowned. She was 53 years old and subject to mental depression.

June 29, 1888

YOUNG - (Ottawa) James Young, superintendent of the government stationery, who died yesterday, had only been ill a few weeks. He was in the employment of the government since confederation. He was born in Dundas, Scotland, in 1829, and came to Canada in 1857.

THOMPSON - One of the oldest residents of Brant County died on Wednesday in the person of Mrs. Thompson, wife of Squire Thompson of Oakland. Deceased was 82 years of age and had been married some sixty years. She lived at Oakland the greater part of her lifetime. Her husband survives her.

June 30, 1888

GOODENOUGH - Died at the residence of his brother in Windsor, on June 29, J. C. Goodenough, late of the G.T.R., Hamilton, aged 58 years. Funeral at Windsor on Sunday.

HODGSON - Died in this city, on June 29, Frances, beloved wife of Thomas Hodgson, aged 42 years. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, Wentworth street north, on Saturday at 2 p.m.

CHEP - Died at his residence at Ancaster, on June 29, James Chep, in the 82nd year of his age, a native of Paisley, Scotland.

BLOSSOM - (Compton, Que) Albert Blossom, a well-to-do farmer nearly 40 years of age, committed suicide by hanging about 5 o'clock this afternoon at his home, three miles from Compton station on the Eaton road. Mr. Blossom had been in ill health for some time and this preyed on his mind, and although his people felt anxious about him, they did not think he meditated suicide. Near tea time he bid the family adieu and went into the yard in sight of the house. Mrs. Blossom prepared supper and sent one of the children to call her father, and she found him hanging in the barn dead. Coroner A. G. Woodward is holding an inquest.

July 2, 1888

RICHARDSON - Died on Sunday morning, July 1, Harry C, son of Dr. Richardson, Burlington, in the 20th year of his age. The funeral will take place from his father's residence, at 3 p.m., on Tuesday.

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on July 1, Edward Campbell.

REID - Died in this city, on July 1, A. A. Reid, a native of Banffshire, Scotland, in his 57th year. Funeral on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m., from 50 Jackson street west.

QUINTAN - (Cornwall) Michael Quintan, district recording secretary of district No 229, Knights of Labour, was drovmed here while fishing at the foot of Cornwall Island. He leaves a wife and five children. His body was found almost immediately afterward.

CLARINGHOLD - (Napanee) Bruce Claringhold, a boy 13 years old, while fishing off A. Downey's dock at Conway on the bay of Quinte this morning, fell off the dock and was drowned.

ROBINSON - (Brantford) Last evening a young lad named Fred Robinson, aged 17, while fishing on Watt's dam, fell into the river and was drowned. Some young men tried to save him, but he disappeared before they reached him. His body was found shortly afterward. The deceased's parents live in England.

BAYNES - (Montreal) An old pensioner named Patrick Baynes committed suicide by jumping into the river this afternoon. A rope was thrown out to him, but he refused to be rescued.

July 3, 1888

CARR - Died at Stony Creek, on July 2, John Harrington, infant son of Leeming and Mary Carr, aged 5 weeks.

GUIBORD - (Montreal) While Angel Guibord, a little girl of 12 years, was playing with some companions around a capstan used by the C.P.R. for hoisting stone, a large stone fell, and the arm of the capstan flying, struck her and inflicted injuries from which she died shortly afterward.

LEDUCE - (Montreal) Frank Leduce, aged 21, who attended the Foresters' excursion to Otterburn park to-day, was drowned while swimming in the Richmond river.

MAGUAN - (Ottawa) Rev. Father Maguan, parish priest of Fournierville, Ontario, while preparing to celebrate mass there yesterday, dropped dead. The deceased had been ailing for some time past. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death.

July 4, 1888

MCLEOD - Died on Sunday, July 1, at 9 a.m., Angus C. McLeod, aged 18 years, third son of Angus and Dora McLeod, and grandson of the late Dr. C. H. B. Kellogg, Medical College, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on Sunday, July 1, Edward Campbell, aged 27 years. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 4, at 2 p.m., from the family residence, 196 Barton street east.

ALLAN - Died on July 2, at the residence of her parents, 128 East avenue north, Helena Allan, aged 18 years and 7 days. Funeral from the above address at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, to Rock Bay cemetery. Friends and acquaintancesare respectfully invited to attend.

KEITH - (Toronto) The body of George Keith, formerly employed in Davies brewery, was found floating in the Don river this morning. He was last seen alive on Friday night, and as he had been very despondent recently, it is supposed that he suicided. He leaves a wife and six children.

BRUNEI - (Montreal) Jules Brunei has died from injuries received by a plank falling on him at St. Henry yesterday.

STEWART - (Ottawa) Miss Stewart, daughter of Thomas Stewart, boiler manufacturer, was accidentally drowned yesterday while descending a shute on the Gatineau river at Brooks, a point about fifteen miles above Peche.

July 5, 1888

THOMPSON - Died at the rectory, Ancaster, on July 4, Mrs. Thompson, widow of the late P. Thompson, Ottawa, and daughter of the late George Johnston, of Royal Navy.

MILLER - (Cornwall) Mrs. Louis Miller, living eight miles north of here, died yesterday from the effects of poison. The unfortunate lady had put some rat poison in the cellar. The rats, partaking of some, made their way to some pies and nibbled at them, leaving some of the poison behind, which caused Mrs. Miller's death.

CARONTH - (Toronto) On Sunday, the 14-year-old daughter of Robert Caronth, Manning avenue, was knocked down and run over by a horse and buggy on Queen street. She died to-day. The young man who was driving the horse galloped off and the police are now endeavouring to find him.

HACKETT - (Toronto) William Haekett, a boarder at 70 Adelaide street east, while at supper this evening, attempted to swallow a pieoe of steak which stuck in his throat, and before medical assistance could be procured, he was choked to death.

PENDERGAST - (London) Rev. Father Pendergast died suddenly last night from an affection of the throat at the early age of 28 years. Father Pendergast was the son of John Pendergast of this city and received his early education in London. At the age of 19, he went to St. Joseph's convent,

Somerset, Ohio, to complete his studies, and four years ago he was ordained a priest. Latterly he had been troubled with his throat, and on May 24 last came home to his parents. He had continued in tolerably good health since, and yesterday afternoon was out for a stroll in the garden. In the evening Father Pendergast retired as usual, apparently all right. About 11:30, however, he summoned the household, bid them good bye, and a few minutes afterward died of strangulation. His funeral will be conducted by the Order of Dominicans to which he belonged.

FRASER - (Halifax) Dr. Benjamin Fraser, of Windsor, aged 71, and very deaf, was fatally injured by being run over by a freight train, dying several hours after the accident.

STEELE - Robert Steele, a native of Armagh County, Ireland, died at the old Men's home in London on Tuesday, aged 88 years.

HENNESSEY - James Hennessey, aged 82, committed to the St. Catharines industrial home from South Grimsby, died at that institution on Monday.

COOTES - John Cootes, a retired blacksmith living at Canfield, hung himself Tuesday morning. The body was found in a small shop next to his blacksmith shop. Cootes, who was worth $30,000, sold his business some time ago. He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter. The cause of his suicide was temporary insanity.

July 6, 1888

CLARKE - (Montreal) This morning a student of the Presbyterian College named Hugh Clarke, was found dead in one of the bathrooms of the institution, he having died in a fit.

POWELL - (Richmond, Que) A thrill of horror was felt in this vicinity yesterday morning at the report that a murder had been committed in the usually quiet village of Danville. The body of Lillie Powell, a young girl about 19 years of age, daughter of Rev. F. Powell of this place, was found in a pond. The girl was living with the family of a Mr. Buchanan, a farmer, and had been attending a meeting of the Salvation army on Monday evening and was returning to her home, about three miles distant, alone, and at a late hour. On her way she called at a house and asked the time. Shortly afterward a man named Wilson, who was driving home, heard a woman's screams and the sound as if something was being dragged through the bush and plunged in the water. He called out and heard some one making off up a hill, but strangely enough, went on his way without raising an alarm. The body was not discovered till the morning following. A verdict was brought in of "found murdered by person or persons unknown". So far no trace of the murderer has been found.

July 7, 1888

MICHAUD - (Ottawa) Pierre Mlchaud was drowned off Eddy's sorting boom at the Chaudiere yesterday. The body was recovered this morning. The deceased was 50 years of age and leaves a wife and family.

DUTTON - (Ottawa) E. H. Button, road master of the Canada Atlantic Railway, was killed by an engine which was shunting at Valleyfield this morning. He was a native of Vermont and about 45 years of age.

DUROCHER - (Montreal) Eugene Durocher while trying to stop his runaway horse as he was returning from Montreal to Boucherville last evening was struck by the shaft and falling, the cart passed over him. He expired in a few minutes.

RORKE - (Gravenhurst) William Rorke, formerly of Kingston, was seen early this morning walking from one drugstore to another till he found one open at about 7 o'clock where he purchased an ounce of laudanum which he took to a servant girl in James Brown's yard and asked her to pull out the cork for him which she did. She was horrified to see the man drink the contents of the bottle and gave the alarm. The unfortunate man was taken in charge by several experts, but he died at noon to-day. The man was very much addicted to drink and was on a protracted spree at the time.

July 9, 1888

RALSTON - Died at the family residence, in Glanford, on July 5, Ann Ralston, wife of William Ralston, aged 70 years.

Also at the same place, on June 30, Adeline A., wife of Henry Ralston, aged 31 years.

MAXWELL Died in this city, July 6, John Bingham, infant son of John and Emma Maxwell, aged 3 months and 6 days.

MURPHY - Died in this city, on July 7, Alice Searls, eldest daughter of Mrs. Murphy, aged 13 years and 3 months. Funeral from her mother's residence, corner of Wood and Macnab streets, Monday, July 9, at 2:30 Friends kindly accept this notice.

MANNERS - Died on July 7, Addison Manners, aged 35 years. Funeral from his late residence, No 1 Elgin street, this afternoon, at 2:30. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

Addison Manners, a freight conductor on the Northern and Northwestern Railway, who lived at 1 Elgin street, was killed Saturday morning. Mr. Manners left here about 11 o'clock Friday night in charge of a freight train to Allandale. He left there Saturday morning and reached Tottenham where the accident by which he met his death occurred between 9 and 10 o'clock or perhaps earlier. He had occasion to couple the conductor's van to the rest of the train and while doing so, the coupling missed and he was crushed between the cars. He was struck somewhere about the chest and died shortly afterward. Mr. Manners was a quiet steady man,well liked by the officials

of the road, and exceedingly popular among his fellow workmen. He had been employed on the Northern and Northwestern since April 1881. The first position he occupied was that of brakeman. Then he was promoted to baggageman two years later, and some time last summer he was appointed freight conductor. He ran on the south end most of the time. He was a married man, about 35 years old, and leaves a wife and two children. Unfortunately for the family he did not belong either the the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers or the Brakemen's Union. The body arrived here Saturday evening.

DOBBS, MERRIFIELD, THOMSON - (Sault Ste. Marie) The farmhouse of George Dobbs, located seven miles from here on the Canadian side of the river, was burned early this morning. Four of the inmates: George Dobbs, aged 72; David Merrifield, aged 21; Alice Thomson, aged 9, and another child, perished in the flames. The fire started in a smudge and when discovered by Mrs. Dobbs, who is 70 years old, was beyond control. Mrs. Dobbs quickly awoke her husband and Mr. Merrifield and descended to the lower floor.

While grasping about in the stifling smoke, she stumbed and fell through a trap door into the cellar and from there made her escape into the open air. The two men unable to find any means of exit fell back into the flames and were consumed. The children were asleep in another part of the house and were suffocated. The woman who had no time to put on any clothes lay exposed in the chilly air until morning when her cries attracted the attention of a neighbour. There is little hope for her recovery.

FLACK - (Toronto) The remains of W. B. Flack, who was drowned while attempting to navigate the whirlpool rapids, were brought here yesterday and were interred in St. James cemetery. A large number of Knights of Pythias followed the remains to the grave.

GILDING - (Toronto) A five-year-old son of John Gilding, labourer, Anderson street, while playing on the waterworks dock last night, fell into the bay and was drowned. The body was recovered this morning.

KENNY - (Toronto) Thomas Kenny, a boarder in Boylan's Hotel, West Market Street, while in a fit of delirium, jumped out of a second-storey window yesterday and died shortly afterward.

DAIGNE - (Montreal) A sad fatality occurred in Montreal last evening. Four Jesuit fathers were enjoying a sail on the river and when near Victoria bridge, the boat upset. Rev. Father Daigne was drowned, but the others were saved.

LEONARD - (Belleville) Matthew Leonard, a Tyendenaga farmer, was found yesterday lying fatally burned in a fallow which was being burned. It is supposed that he was overcome by the heat or fell in a fit.

MOORE - Friday afternoon a gang of patients at the asylum for the insame were working in the grounds in charge of keepers. An altercation took place between two of the patients, Joseph Burns and David Moore. Burns struck Moore on the top of the head with the flat of a spade. The blow was apparently not done with vicious intent, and Moore continued to work as usual until tea time when he complained of pain in the head and began to show slight symptoms of stupor. Dr. Reynolds examined the man and made a report to Dr. Russell who also examined him. The blow had left no mark on the outside of the head, but it was evident that there was something wrong inside. An hour afterward the man died.Moore was an old man about 60. His vitality had been sapped by age and his mental ailment, and it is not possible to say how far the latter had affected his brain and made it susceptible to injury from a blow. Coroner Dr. White was notified but having learned the circumstances of the man's death, decided that an inquest was not necessary, Moore came from the Georgetown neighbourhood.

July 10, 1888

MEPHAM - Died in this city, on July 9, John Alfred, infant son of Thomas and Martha Mepham, aged 7 weeks. Funeral from 211 Main street west, on Tuesday, at 4 p.m. Friends will please accept this notice.

NORTHCOTE - (Peterborough) Robert Northcote, aged about 65, well known and respected and reputed generally to be wealthy, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor Saturday night. Threatened litigations are said to have been the cause of the deed. He was widower and lived alone.

BURNS - (Montreal) A young boy named D. Burns, six years of age, disappeared from his home Saturday on Elemen street. Search was made all day yesterday, but without success till this morning when his dead body was found in a big heap of sand at the end of Ontario street, smothered to death.

CLERMONT LAPOINTE - (Montreal) A terrible fatal accident took place on the Grand Trunk track this evening. Two men named Ludger Clermont and Edward Lapointe were crossing the railway at the Canning street crossing. An outgoing train was coming along and the gatekeeper shouted, "For God's sake, keep out of the way". The men seemed to pay no attention and were literally run into and torn to pieces by the locomotive. Both the ambulances of the hospitals were telephoned for, but there was nothing but pieces of flesh to recover. Ludger Clermont lived at 29 Leclair avenue and Ed Lapointe on John street, St. Henri.

GOSSELIN - (Quebec) David Gosselin of St. Sauveur was killed at Lotbiniere while aiding in the construction of a church steeple, by a plank falling upon his head, accidentally dropped by his own son who was working above him. The unfortunate man's skull was completely smashed in.

ROBERTS - John S. Roberts, father of ex-Mayor Roberts of Stratford, is dead. He was 89 years old.

CULBERT - David Culbert of Southampton is dead aged 70. The deceased was one of the oldest printers in the country, having started the first newspaper ever printed in the county of Bruce, called the "Saugeen Pioneer" which was established at Southampton in 1850.

ADAMS - A young man named Budd Adams, belonging to Ridgetown and jockey for W. Shaw, thought to reduce his weight by abstaining from food for two days and then taking half a pound of Epsom salts. He died the day after taking the dose. A post mortem was held on the body but no trace of poison was found. The dose taken was far too large, but might not have proved fatal if Budd had been eating as usual.

July 11, 1888

WARREN - Died on June 10, George Henry, youngest son of George and Sarah Warren, aged 3 years and 8 months. Funeral from 212 Hughson street north, Thursday, at 2 o'clock.

IRVING - (Toronto) The body of the young girl found in the bay on Saturday has been identified as that of Jennie Irving, a dressmaker. She was employed recently by Mrs. E. Glassey, Mission Avenue but was dismissed owing to immoral conduct with Mrs. Glassey's brothe.r-ln-law.

SHERRAT - (Kingston) S. O. Sherrat died suddenly last evening after taking an overdose of bromide. He did not know how much to take and guessed at the quantity by swallowing nearly all the drug the.bottle contained. In five minutes he was dead. A couple of years ago the deceased was left a legacy of about $8000 by a relative in England since which time it is stated he has led a rather dissipated life.

MASSALES - (Minden) John Massales, a young man working on one of Mr. Irwin's drives, was drowned while breaking a jam in the rapids on Gull river, about four miles from Minden. His body was found a quarter of a mils from where he fell in. His parents live near Haliburton.

July 12, 1888

MEPHAM - Died on Wednesday, July 11, Arthur Estall, infant son of Thomas and Martha Mepham. Funeral on Thursday, at 4 p.m., from 211 Main street west. Friends and acquaintances please accept this notice.

ROBSON - Died on July 11, Robert Edwin Robson, of Hamilton, formerly of Dundas, aged 40 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, 170 Bay street north, (Miss Regan's), on Friday at 2:30 and proceed to All Saints Church, and from thence to Dundas cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MACE - (Tamworth) At 11 o'clock this forenoon, Jessie, the youngest daughter of W. D. Mace of this place was buried, she having died of diphtheria after two days' illness, and before one o'clock Bella, Mr. Mace's oldest daughter, a very fine young woman, lay a corpse, having by mistake taken a dose of carbolic acid. Medical help was got as soon as possible, but it was of no avail, for in fifteen minutes she was dead. Her sister, Myrtle, is in a very dangerous state from nervous shock. Miss Mace, who has been in ill health for some time and who only came home from Kingston yesterday where she was doctoring, is in a very dangerous state with two doctors in attendance.

NASH - (Bothwell) Two boys, aged 8 and 10, sons of Daniel Nash, residing near Bothwell, were drowned in the river Thames this evening. The two boys and another boy of about the same age, were in bathing, the youngest getting beyond his depth. The other attempted to rescue him and both were drowned. The bodies were recovered shortly afterward.

July 13, 1888

FRASER - Died in this city, on July 12, Mary Ann, beloved wife of Abner Fraser, aged 33 years and 27 days. Funeral from her husband's residence, 33 Wellington street north, on Saturday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PARKER - (Toronto) John Parker, a deckhand on the steamer ‘Rothsay’, fell overboard to-day near Lorne Park and before assistance could be afforded him he was drowned. The deceased hails from Prescott and was a stranger in the city. The body has not been recovered.

July 14, 1888

LEMESURIER - Died in this city, on July 13, at 2:15 a.m., Grace, third daughter of Daniel and Maria E. LeMesurier, aged 15 years and one month, Funeral from her parents' residence,

50 Hunter street west, at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 15. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

ARMSTRONG - Died in this city, on July 13, John Armstrong, aged 30 years, son of the late John Armstrong. Funeral from his late residence, 36 Bay street north, on Sunday, July 15, at 4:15 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BOOTHMAN - Died at 128 Cannon street east, on July 13, Eva Mildred only child of the late Capt. T. C. Boothman, aged 6 years and 7 months.

July 16, 1888

BURNS - Died in Dundas, on Friday, July 13, Mr. John Burns, aged 84 years.

DRYSDALE - Died on Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m., at the residence of Thomas H. P. Carpenter, of Winona, John, son of Andrew Drysdale, of New Orleans, aged 37 years and 10 months. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 o'clock.

COOK - Died on Saturday, July 14, David Cook, aged 37 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 75 Bay street north, to G.T.R. station, and from thence to Guelph cemetery, at 8 a.m. sharp, on Monday, July 16. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

David Cook, the well known hotel man, died on Saturday afternoon rather suddenly of Bright’s disease. He had been ailing for a considerable time but his death was not looked for. Mr. Cook was a native of Hamilton, having been born here 37 years ago. He came of a hotel-keeping family. His father ran the old Cook hotel where the Dominion hotel now stands, and nearly every member of the family has at one time or another engaged in the hotel business.

David was engaged in it almost all his life. Many years ago he worked with Mr. Bearman of the American hotel. Then he went to Milton and from there to Guelph where he ran a hotel of his own. He failed in business and returned to Hamilton, and with his sister, Mrs. Mitchell, ran the Franklin House for several years. When he left there he went back to the American hotel to preside over the bar.

Since early in May he had been assisting Mr. Kerner of the Ocean House and left there only last Tuesday without a word of warning. Mr. Cook was married and had a family of six children, three of whom with his widow survive him. His three children who died are buried in Guelph and his remains will be tsken to Guelph this morning to buried alongside them. David Cook had many friends and hardly an enemy, and his unexpected death has caused more than a passing pang of sorrow to many hearts in Hamilton.

July 17, 1888

HAYES - (Tamworth) Morris Hayes, a respectable farmer of Sheffield, dropped dead this morning. He had eaten a hearty breakfast and appeared in perfect health. He met his end while binding grain after the reaper driven by his son. The deceased was well-to-do. He was about 60 years of age. Apoplexy was the cause of death.

MCKENZIE - (Montreal) The eight-year-old daughter of Gilbert McKenzie of this city, who was on a visit to friends at Chambly, went in to bathe with several others and was carried off by the current, and before assistance could be obtained, was drowned. Her body has been recovered and will be brought here for interment.

YOUNG - (Ottawa) Robert Young, a Canadian Pacific Railway brakeman, fell off a freight train near Pakenham on Saturday, fracturing his skull. He died here yesterday.

LAURIN - (Ottawa) Joseph Laurin Sr., of Gatineau Point, fell downstairs at his residence on Sunday morning and has since died from the injuries he received.

MORENCY - (Quebec) A young man named Morency, an apprentice baker of St. Joseph de Levis, was drowned at the landing-place of the parish steamer at the Champlain Market wharf on Saturday morning.

July 18, 1888

MURPHY - (St. Catharines) William Murphy, a Toronto lad, who accompanied the excursion to this city yesterday, was seriously injured while attempting to board the train while in motion on the return trip. He was taken to the hospital where he died this morning.

KERR - (Kingston) Thomas Kerr, a commercial traveller of Montreal, widely known, died suddenly here this afternoon at the British American hotel of apoplexy.

LAMARCHE - (Montreal) Rev. Abbe Lamarche died at the Hotel Dieu to-day at the age of 57 years. He was born in 1831, ordained in 1857, and was for years a professor at the college of St. Hyacinthe. In 1879 he was appointed cure of St. Bruno.

July 19, 1888

HARPER - (Toronto) John Harper, who was the only surviving member of the first council of this city, died at his residence last night in the 83rd year of his age. He was, in his prime, a leading builder in this city, and erected several of the largest buildings here, including St. Michael's Cathedral, general hospital, post office, and court house.

MITCHELL - (Toronto) The body of a man was found in the Don river to-day. It is supposed to be that of J. Mitchell, clerk in the Dominion express office, who has been missing since Monday.

PUGH - (Kingston) The remains of William Pugh, who was killed by being crushed between two cars, were interred here to-day.

GOGGINS - (St. John, N.B.) John Goggins, of South Branch, Oromocto, in assisting a neighbour to remove a barn on Monday, was instantly killed by the roof falling on him. He leaves a wife and large family.

July 20, 1888

JOHNSTON - (Chatham) A coloured man named Charles Johnston, engineer for A.Dallas's stave mill, was killed this afternoon by being caught in the belting. He died almost instantly.

HUNT - (St. Lambert, Que) J. G. Hunt, car distributor for the Grand Trunk Railway, died very suddenly this afternoon about 4 o'clock. The real cause of his death has not yet been learned.

July 21, 1888

BROOKE - Died on July 20, Thomas Brooke, a native of York, England, in the 66th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 68 Bay street south, Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MCPHERSON - Died at Fresno, California, June 26, 1888, Walter Blair, son of Dr. McPherson, formerly of Caledonia, Ontario, aged 35 years.

SHAW - Died on Wednesday, July 18, at the House of Refuge, William Shaw, aged 66 years. Funeral from M. Pray & Son, undertakers, King street west, on Sunday, at 4:40 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

LEBLANC - (Halifax) The nine-year-old son of a widow named Leblanc, was drowned while swimming in a creek at Welgmouth to-day, The body was recovered.

July 24, 1888

HENIGAN - Died in this city, on July 23, Gertrude, only daughter of James and Amelia Henigan, aged 2 months. Funeral from her parents’ residence, 128 Jackson street east, on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

DAVIES - Died in this city, on July 22, Capt. Peter Davies, aged 77 years. Funeral from his late residence, 41 Macaulay street west, Tuesday, July 24, at 3:30. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

SCOTT - (Port Perry) John Scott, aged 19, son of Rev. Mr. Scott of Brooksdale, was drowned in Lake Scugog this afternoon.

July 25, 1888

IRWIN - Died in this city, on July 23, 1888, Walterina Brechen, beloved wife of John T. Irwin, aged 27 years. Funeral from her husband's residence, 32½ Markland street, on Wednesday, July 25, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GRANT - (St. John, N.B.) James Grant, seven years old, of Waterloo street, underwent an operation by Dr. Crawford for cancer of the left eye, caused it is supposed by a blow from a baseball several weeks ago. Ether was administered, but after the operation the lad susvived just about an hour.

STEVENS - (Hawkesbury) Darwin Stevens, chief millwright at Hamilton Bros, mills and one of the most respected citizens of this place, was accidentally drowned about 6 o'clock last evening. He was walking on a boom and slipped off into the rapids, the strong current swooping him down quickly beyond help. A diligent search has been made for his body but so far without success. Mr. Stevens was about 63 years of age. He leaves a widow and five children.

July 26, 1888

REINHOLT - Died in this city, on July 25, Gertrude Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Herman and Mary Jane Reinholt, aged 8 years and 2 months. Funeral from the family residence, Markland street west, of Locke, on Friday, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - Died in this city, on July 24, 1888, George Albert Collin, infant son of George and Louisa Wilson, aged 3 months and 15 days Funeral will leave his parents' residence, 104 West avenue north, on Thursday, July 26, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

July 27 1888

WATSON - (Ayr) Mrs. John Watson, wife of John Watson, Sr., president of the Wilson Manufacturing Co, of Ayr, died suddenly of apoplexy in New York this morning. The body will arrive in Ayr on Friday and the funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m.

July 28, 1888

FAIRLEY - Died in this city, on July 26, 1888, Isabella, the eldest daughter of William Fairley, aged 15 years and 11 months. Funeral leaves her parents' residence, 138 King William street, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

STIRTON - Died at Little Wellington street, Barton,on July 26, infant son of John and Minnie Stirton. Stillborn.

JONES - (Montreal) J. D. Jones, son of J. H. Jones, jeweller, died suddenly at his father's country residence, at Dorval, yesterday.

BERTHIAUME (Ottawa) Celestin Berthiaume, aged 20 years, hailing from Contrecotin, county of Vercheres, and who was a barge hand on Capt. Blanchard's barge "Ella C. Eddy", met his death by drowning at L'Original on the Ottawa river yesterday afternoon.

LEMIEUX - (Quebec) Two young boys, belonging to Levis, have been drowned at St. David. They were sons of Etionne Lemieux, a messenger employed at the parliament house, and nephews of F. X. Lemieux, M.P.P. They were aged 11 and 13 years respectively, and were on a visit to friends at St. David.

DICKSON - (Campbellford) This afternoon John Dickson, aged 11 years, and the only son of James Dickson, was drowned while bathing. Search is being made for the body which has not been found yet.

July 30, 1888

TAFT - Died in this city, on July 28, Robert, infant son of John W. and Annie Taft, aged 2 days.

BOYLE - Died on Saturday, July 28, John Boyle, late of Erie, Pa. in the 66th year of his age. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, at 9 from his late residence, 73 Stuart street west. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.

WILSON - (Sudbury Junction) Great excitement prevails along the Algoma branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway owing to a sensational fight that occurred at Sable River on Thursday evening between a man named Robert O'Connel, a lumberman of Mattawa, and another named Wilson. It appears that the two had a dispute that culminated in a fearful assault upon each other

at the lumber camp at Messey, and O'Connel, picking up a shovel, literally hacked Wilson's head to pieces. Wilson is dead. After the fight O'Connel took to the bush and is now being pursued by men of the camp who declare that they will lynch him should he be found. The Chief of Police and a detective have left to endeavour to get O'Connel before the camp men lay hands upon him. The murderer is known unfavourably to the police here as a desperate character who will not hesitate to kill anyone attempting to effect his arrest. Trouble is expected.

MARTIN - (Montreal) A man named George Martin committed suicide at St. James Hotel to-day. It appears that he rang the bell which was answered by a bellboy who on entering the room found him lying on the floor with a bullet hole in his head and a revolver, by his side.

MOORE - (Hepworth) To-day an old man named Richard Moore, hauling in hay on lot 10, concession 15, Keppel, the wagon in passing over a stump, upset, throwing him out, and his head striking on a stone, his skull was fractured. He will die.

July 31, 1888

FREETH - Died in this city, on July 30, at her late residence, 73 Mary street, Ellen Freeth, wife of John Freeth, Sr., in the 56th year of her age. Funeral will take place at 8:30 o'clock, Wednesday morning. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MAXWELL - Died in this city, on July 30, John Maxwell, a native of Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Funeral from his late residence, 33 Duke street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

July 31, 1888

HORNING - Died at Waterdown, on July 30, Mary Ann, wife of the late W G. Horning, aged 76 years. Funeral from her late residence, Waterdown, on Wednesday, August 1, at 2 p.m. Friends please aocept this intimation.

RILEY - (Toronto) William Riley, an employee of the Massey Manufacturing Co., while walking along the Northern Railway track at 6 o'clock this evening, was run down by a passing express train and received such injuries that he died within half an hour. Owing to the noise of the shunting engine, he apparently did not hear the express approaching. He was about 33 years of age.

ABBOTT - (Kingston) Mrs. S. W. Abbott of Toronto fell off one of the wharves to-night and was drowned. She only arrived here on Saturday to pay her last respects to her dead father whose funeral took place yesterday.

August 1, 1888

FERGUSON - Died in this city, on July 31, 1888, John, the youngest son of William Ferguson, aged 17 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Funeral leaves 123 Picton street east on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RYCKMAN - (St. Catharines) His numerous friends in this county will regret to hear of the death of W. H. Ryckman, an old resident of Louth, which occurred at his home there on Sunday , morning. Deceased, who was about 70 years of age, met with a serious accident by the running away of his team while driving a hayrake down the hill near the Fifteen Mile pond several weeks ago. For a time his medical attendant Dr. Jessop, had hopes that his usually good constitution would help his recovery from the shock and to all appearances he seemed improving until a serious turn set in on Thursday.

Mr. Ryckman was a member of an old and respectable family of U.K. Lyalists, the descendants of whom were early settlers in this and Wentworth counties. Hard-working, industrious, and strictly upright in every transaction, his death is regretted by a large circle of friends.

FAUST - (Parkhill) While Henry Faust, a 14-year-old son of the late John Faust of McGillivray, was crossing Sauble river in a canoe, it upset and he was drowned.

CHASSELLS - (Farmersville) Two brothers, young unmarried Scotchmen recently from Glasgow, named Angus and Thomas Chassells, were drowned to-day while bathing at Charleston lake. When in the water they both slipped off a slanting rock into deep water and grabbed each other. Their boatman and uncle were on the shore, but as the drowning men did not rise even once, they were unable to render assistance.

LIVINGSTON - (St. Catharines) Capt. James Livingston, one of the oldest lake navigators, was buried to-day. He sailed various vessels belonging to this port for 30 years. He was 70 years of age.

BAYLE - (Montreal) Rev. Abbe Bayle, one of the founders of the seminary of St. Sulpice in this city, died to-day at the age of 88 years. In October 1886, he celebrated the 60th anniversary of his consecration to the priesthood. This was the second such instance in the history of the Canadian clergy, Archbishop Bourget having celebrated his some years before his death. Abbe Bayle was born at St. Genest, France, in 1801, and came to Canada as an ecclesiastic in 1825. He was ordained a priest the following year and was successively professor, director, and superior of the seminary of St. Sulpice.

VERRET - (Quebec) An old man named Verret, a carpenter, died in St. Margaret street, St. Roche, at the advanced age of 95 years.

August 2, 1888

GILLETT - Died in this city, July 31, Edward Gillett, aged 57. Funeral will take place on Thursday, August 2, from his residence, corner of Wellington and Stinson streets. Friends will please accept this intimation.

LAWRENCE - Drowned in Hamilton bay, on Sunday, July 22, W. L. B. Lawrence, aged 17 years. Funeral from his father's residence, 12 Erie avenue, Thursday, August 2, at 11:30. to Grand Trunk Railway, King street station.

The body of the young man, Walter Lawrence, who was drowned off the yacht "Volunteer" near the powder magazine wharf, was found about noon yesterday by his father and the crew who have been dragging for the body for the past ten days. It was found near the cemetery wharf on the north shore.

YOUNG - (Montreal) Intelligence has just been received from China announcing the death of Dr. William Young which occurred in Hong Kong on July 2. He graduated from Bishop's Medical College in 1878, shortly after which he went to Hong Kong for the purpose of practising medicine with his brother who at the time had an extensive practice in that city. After remaining in Hong Kong four years, he returned to Montreal and accepted the chair of chemistry in Bishop's College which he filled for one session, and resigned to accept an inducement offered by his brother to return to Hong Kong and take charge of his business from which he was about to retire.

GASCON - (Ottawa) John Gascon, a farmer, died at his home on the Gatineau river a few days ago from the effects of a blow he received on the head from his wife who armed herself with a shovel. It was a family quarrel. Mrs. Gascon will be tried at the Aylmer assizes.

CABLE - (Ingersoll) While Benjamin Cable, the 14-year-old son of night policeman Cable, was bathing with a number of other young man and boys in King's mill pond last night, he was seized with cramps and drowned.

August 3, 1888

BEATTY - Died on August 1, Arthur, infant son of Joseph and Harriet Beatty, aged 2 months and 12 days. Funeral from the family residence, 276 Hughson street north, on Friday, August 3, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

EDGAR - Died on the evening of August 1, at 63 Park street north, Mr. William Edgar, a native of Carlisle, England, in his 75th year. Funeral on Saturday at 3 p.m.

EVELEIGH - Died on August 1, at his parents' residence, 155 Main street west, Elford Spark Eveleigh, aged 40 years. Funeral will take place at 3 o'clock p.m. on Saturday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

August 4, 1888

WARD - Died in this city, on August 2, Margueretta Ward, widow of the late J. W. Ward, aged 52 years and 2 months. Funeral from her late residence, 29 Mary street, on Sunday, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CURRAN - (Chatham) Last night about 9 o'clock two young man, W. Graham, a journalist in the "Planet" office, and George Curran, a carpenter, together with several other young men, all members of the Twenty-fourth Battalion, were in the drilling room when the point of Graham's foil penetrated Curran's brain, entering near the right eye. He died about midnight. Deceased came here from Florence, Ontario, and was about 26 years of age. It is thought that during the bout, the button on the foil was knocked off, leaving the point entirely bare. The two young men roomed together and were fast friends.

(In the case of the death of George Curran, the coroner's jury rendered a verdict that Curran's death was accidental and resulted from a foil in the hands of T. L. Graham penetrating the brain. The verdict entirely exonerated Graham from all blame)

August 6, 1888

RICKMAN - Died in this city, at the hospital, on August 5, Charles W. Rickman, a native of Birkenhead, England, aged 39 years. Funeral to-morrow at 3:30 p.m. from Blachford's undertaking establishment. Friends will please attend.

STEINBERG - (St. Catharines) C. Steinberg, the well known tobacconist, dropped dead on Queen street to-night. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause.

COURSOL - (Montreal) Word has been received here of the death of C. J. Coursol, M.P. for Montreal East, which occurred at St. Thomas de Montmagny yesterday. He was born in Amherstburg, Ontario,in 1810. In 1878 he resigned the position of judge of the sessions to oontend Montreal East for the Dominion parliament in which he was successful. He was re-elected by acclamation for the same constituency in 1882 and 1887.

ST JEAN - Baptiste St Jean of St. Louis was found lying dying on the road on Concession street this afternoon. He died from sunstroke.

MCCUAIG - (Picton) James S. McCuaig, M.P. for Prince Edward, died this morning at 2 o'clock. For the past thirty-five years Mr. McCuaig has been a prominent figure in this county in political and business circles. For years he was president and general manager of the River St. Lawrence and Bay of Quinte Steamboat Company. He was the originator and energetic promoter of many other business ventures, the last being the Neebing Lumbering Company. He was the Conservative candidate in 1867, 1872, and 1874 for the Commons and was each time defeated by Walter Ross. In 1875 he was elected to the Ontario Legislature as a supporter of John Sandfield Macdonald. He sat for one session and was unseated. He was again a Conservative candidate but was defeated by Mr. Striker. In the general election of 1878 he was elected to the Commons defeating Dr. Piatt. In 1882 he was again a candidate, but this time he was defeated by Dr. Piatt. He was always a warm supporter of Sir John Macdonald.

HEIGHT - (Toronto) John Height, an infirm lunatic, 80 years of age, who has been in the Asylum here for several years, inflicted a couple of wounds in his neck with a jack-knife on Friday night and died yesterday morning. He came from Orangeville.

MCMAHON - (Toronto) James McMahon, longshoreman, while under the influence of liquor last night, walked off the end of the Yonge Street wharf and was drowned.

BAILEY - (Gravenhurst) A man named Thomas Bailey, was instantly killed to-day at Lambert Love's saw mill at Port Sandfield. Bailey was tail sawing and was caught on the carriage and dragged on to the saw. He was terribly cut to pieces. Bailey had lived at Port Carling a number of years and leaves a wife and family.

BLAIS - (Quebec) A young girl named Maria Anna Blais, an inmate of the Beauport insane asylum, squeezed herself through the iron bars of her cell on Thursday night and fell from the third storey of the building, breaking both her legs. She died this morning.

RUSSELL - (St. Catharines) This (Saturday) morning the body of a man named Michael Russell was found in the old Welland canal near the White mill. It is not known whether it is a case of suicide or whether Russell, lying down in the vicinity to sleep, rolled over into the water. He was found upright in the water. There were no marks of violence and in his pocket was 63¢. He was a man of dissipated habits and was discharged from the axe factory a few days ago.

TOPP - (Welland) The 4-year-old son of Mrs. Topp of Brookfield was found drowned in the cistern yesterday. The little fellow had been missed since the day before but it was supposed he was over at a neighbour's, and no unease was felt until the neighbour happening in reported that he had not been there.

August 7, 1888

STIMSON - Died, the Rev. R. R. Stimson, in his 65th year, at the city hospital, Hamilton, Sunday evening, August 5. His remains will leave the residence of Dr. Baugh, 242 King street east, Tuesday morning, in time for the train leaving at 9:15 for St. George. Friends will please accept this intimation.

MAGERUS - Died in this city, on August 4, 1888, Nicholas Francis, eldest son of Matthew and Mary Magerus, aged 14 years and 5 months. Funeral on Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. from his parents' residence, 206 Catherine street north. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

MCCARTHY - Died in this city, on August 5, Rose, eldest daughter of Michael McCarthy and Mary McBride, aged 2 years and 10 months. Funeral will take place from the parents' residence, 295 Catherine street north, at 3 o'clock, Tuesday, August 7. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

MITCHELL - Died at the parents' residence, 86 Bay street south, Victoria Alice, infant daughter of John and M. A. Mitchell, aged 3 weeks.

STERLING - (Montreal) Robert Sterling, aged 25, only son of John Sterling, of Sterling & Co., importers, while bathing with some companions at St. Rose yesterday took a cramp and drowned.

August 8, 1888

WILSON - Died in this city, on August 7, Joseph Wilson, aged 66 years. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence, No 33 West avenue north. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

DAVIDSON - Died on August 7, at 8 Hess street north, Gladys Thornton, infant daughter of John and Jessie Davidson, aged 4 months. Funeral private.

LOWTHER - (Toronto) News has reached here that John Lowther, youngest son of John Lowther, landing waiter at the customs house here, had been fatally shot at Deming, New Mexico, but no particulars have been received. He was formerly in the observatory here. The remains will arrive here on Thursday for interment.

CAOUETTE - (Quebec) A horrible accident is reported from the adjacent parish of Cap St. Ignace. During Saturday night or Sunday morning, the dwelling of the widow of George Caouette was consumed by fire and five of her children, whose ages ranged from 8 to 17, perished in the flames. Only three people escaped from the burning building and two of them are reported badly scorched.

HOLTON - (Windsor) The reeve of Tilbury East township had issued a proclamation offering a reward of $500 for the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who recently robbed and murdered an old farmer named Wilson Holton at his residence near Tilbury Centre. Since the murder, Government Detective Rogers and other detectives have been devoting much time to the investigation, but up to the presfcnt all efforts to discover the perpetrators of the double orime have been unsuccessful. Everybody in the vicinity of the tragedy, including the detectives, are perfectly satisfied that Holton was entirely mistaken when in his dying deposition he charged the young man, Agnew, with being one of the murderers. The coroner's jury at the final sitting declared that the murderers were unknown.

DOEBLER - (Port Hope) Charles Doebler, one of the leading merchants of Port Hope, died this morning after a short illness, in his 61st year. Deceased was a prominent freemason.

WINN - (Port Colborne) This morning while an old resident, named Silas D. Winn, was working in a well, the sand fell in on him to a depth of sixteen feet, and before it could be removed, he

was smothered to death. He leaves a wife and large family.

August 9, 1888

GREENLY - Died in this city, on August 8, Sarah, wife of James Greenly, aged 45 years. Funeral from 66 Pearl street north, on Friday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

August 10, 1888

MARSDEN - Died in this city, on Thursday, August 9, Emma, wife of Samuel Marsden, in her 36th year. Funeral on Saturday, August 11, from her late residnece, 15 Tom street, at 3 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

MORTON - Died in this city, on August 9, suddenly, John, eldest son of George Morton,in the 41st year of his age. Funeral from his father's residence, 52 Herkimer street, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

John Morton, eldest son of George Morton, of 52 Herkimer street, died very suddenly Thursday night. Mr. Morton was well known here and worked for James Stewart & Co. for a number of years. About four weeks ago he went to Buffalo and worked there until August 1, when he returned to take part in the Emancipation Day celebration. He complained of not feeling well the next day but his illness was not considered serious. Thursday he remarked to his brother, George Morton, that he never felt better in his life. That same evening he was taken sick again and about 10 o'clock he passed away. Heart disease is said to have been the cause of death. He leaves a wife and three children.

BERNIER - (Quebec) Charles Bernier, a newly married man, was drowned in the St. Maurice river near Ste. Flore.

August 11, 1888

EAGER - Died at Waterdown, suddenly, on the morning of August 10, Mrs. Joseph C. Eager, aged 75 years. Funeral on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.

August 13, 1888

SALISBURY - On Saturday, August 11, at 267 Cannon street east, Edwin Gordon, infant son of Benjamin and Jennie Salisbury.

BIRCHARD - (Orillia) A month ago Ronald Birchard, a young man about 22 years of age, who was employed in a drugstore here for nearly two years, left for Vancouver, B.C., where he had secured a position. This morning the following telegram was received: Birchard poisoned himself last night. What shall we do with the body? He was very popular. His parents reside in Beaverton.

ARCHIBALD - (Toronto) Dr. Charles Archibald, a prominent physician and much respected mason, died to-day after a short illness.

HARTY - (Toronto) Mrs. Harty, the mother of five young children, died in fearful agony to-night from the result of poisoning. Carbolic acid was administered by the mistake of a neighbour who was waiting on Mrs. Harty, the unfortunate woman being in bed ill and under medical care. Great sympathy is manifested towards the family.

MURPHY - (Mount Forest) This evening, Dennis, the youngest son of Eugene Murphy, was drowned in a cistern belonging to F. McCulloch. It appears that Murphy's people had taken a board off the fence between the two yards in order to obtain water. The youngster had crept through the opening and had been in probably ten minutes when found.

MONTEY - (Halifax) Thomas Montey, a ship builder, while working on Brown's wharf this morning, was attacked with a fit. He fell into the dock, striking against a vessel in his descent and was drowned. He was 45 years old and leaves a widow and seven young children.

KENNY - (Ottawa) John Kenny, express driver for S. Martin & Co., was drowned here to-night by the upsetting of his rowboat. He leaves a wife and family.

August 14, 1888

BONIN - (Montreal) A. Bonin was the name of the man who was killed by being run over by a Canadian Pacific Railway train at Longeuil ferry yesterday. He belonged to Papineauville.

GOUDREAU - (Montreal) While a party of excursionists were proceeding to Sorel on board the steamer "Berthier" yesterday, one of the number named Ernest Goudreau, special constable in a cigar factory here, committed suicide by jumping overboard. His body has not yet been found.

LEGAULT - (Ottawa) At Hull to-day a boy named Albert Legault, aged 12 years, while playing with some companions on the boom in Eddy's pond, slipped and fell in. The boy was carried over the Chaudiere falls. The body has not yet been found.

August 15, 1888

ANDERS - Died in this city, on August 13, Christina, eldest daughter of John Anders, in the 25th year of her age. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, 85 Main street east at , 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15. Friends and acquaintances will please attend without further notice.

CLAVEL - (Montreal) Pascal Clavel of this city, while visiting some of his relatives at St. Jerome on Sunday, died suddenly of heart disease.

KELLY - (Montreal) While James Kelly, aged 23 years, an employee of Ramsay & Son, was assisting to unload a large case of plate glass from a vessel on the wharf, the hooks holding it gave way causing the case to fall back against the derrick. Kelly saw it slipping and was in the act of slipping out from between the derrick and the case when he was caught by the chest and squeezed terribly. The case was immediately removed and it was found that his injuries were of a severe nature. The general hospital ambulance was telephoned for, but before its arrival back at the hospital the man expired. He leaves a widow and one child.

LANGELIER - (Quebec) The death is announced of Madame Julie Esther Casault, widow of Louis Sebastian Langelier, and mother of the mayor of Quebec, of Hon. F. Langelier, M.P., Charles Langelier, and Chrysostom Langelier.

August 16, 1888

JARVIS - Died at her late residence, 186 King street east, on Wednesday, August 15, Anne Dyer Shartman, relict of the late John Jarvis, aged 75 years. Funeral on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

O'CONNOR - (Montreal) Philip O'Connor, a driver in the employ of J. H. White & Co., was killed last night while returning from a drive to Back river. His horse stumbled and fell, and

O'Connor and a friend he had with him got out, and trying to raise the horse, it fell again with all its weight upon O'Connor's chest, crushing it in. He was conveyed to a house close by and a doctor sent for, but in a few minutes he breathed his last.

PILON - (Coteau Landing) The coroner held an inquest this morning on the body of Joseph Pilon who was murdered here last night by a traveller. From papers found in the valise of the murderer who has fled to the woods it is learned that his name is A. H. Caza. The murder was a very cold-blooded affair. It appears that on the arrival at the hotel of Pilon's son and the traveller, the old man went out to unharness the horse when he was followed by Caza who without provocation drew a revolver and fired. The bullet entered the body in the vicinity of the heart. The chief of police in Montreal was at once communicated with and a detective has been sent to search for the murderer.

LYMBURNER - Tuesday night William Lymburner, a patient in the insane asylum, committed suicide by hanging. About 11 o'clock as the night watchman was passing through the corridor, he saw the body hanging to the fanlight. Life was extinct. Lymburner had taken the bed sheet, tied it around his neck, and fastened it to the fanlight. He was brought to the asylum a couple of weeks ago from Dunnville. The deceased was about 42 years old and had lived for a number of years on a farm of his own six miles from Dunnville. He became insane three months ago from the effects of a sunstroke. He leaves a wife and 3 children. The body was cut down and taken to Blachford's undertaking establishment. It will be taken to Dunnville for burial this morning.

August 17, 1888

MULLIN - Died on August 15, Mary Ann Carson, in the 78th year of her age, relict of the late Henry Mullin, of East Flamborough. Funeral from her daughter's residence, Burlington Plains, to Holy Sepulchre cemetery, on Friday at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

REID - Died at 107 Victoria avenue north, Hamilton, on the morning of the 16th August, Frances A. Reid, widow of Major Reid, 33rd Regiment.

HANLAN - (Toronto) Edward Sutherland Hanlan, the infant son of Oarsman Hanlan, who is now in Australia, met with a terrible death yesterday at the residence of his parents, 111 John street. With a match which he had become possessed of, he set fire to his clothing and in an instant he was enveloped in flames. Mrs. Hanlan heard his screams and rushed to his assistance. She extinguished the blaze as quickly as possible, and at once took steps to relieve the suffering infant until Dr. Hall should arrive. The child went into violent convulsions and died shortly after the doctor's arrival. Mrs. Hanlan is almost prostrated with grief over the terrible occurrence.

PLACE - Mrs. Place of Lynden died on Tuesday. She was over 80 years old.

Gray (Halifax) Arthur Gray, Intercolonial Railway brakeman, was fatally injured on Lomquett bridge, Antigonish, this morning. It is not known exactly how the accident happened, the man being picked up insensible, badly cut, and his skull fractured. He remained unconscious until this evening when he died.

August 18, 1888

MORRIS - Died on August 15, at Baker City, Oregon, of cerebral meningitis, Charles Francis Morris, formerly of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Hamilton, and youngest son of the Rev. J. A. Morris, of Carrying Place, Ontario, aged 25 years.

LEYDEN - Died at 20 Barton street east, on August 17, James Aloysius, son of Charles and Margaret Teresa Leyden, aged 2 months. Funeral on Saturday at 3 o'clock p.m.

RIGG - Died in this city, on August 17, Arabella Harvey, beloved wire of William Rigg, late of Stratford. Funeral will leave the family residence, 88 Hughson street north, on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

FERMIX - Died at the residence, of John H. Cummer, 89 Wellington street north, on August 17, Margaret Fermix, a native of the county of Fermanagh, Ireland, aged 74 years. Funeral will take place from the above address on Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. to Burlington cemetery.

GAMACHE - (Montreal) A little girl named Marie Jeanne Gamache, daughter of E. Gamache of this city, who had been staying with her grandparents for the past ten weeks in the village of Vaudreuil, was missed last evening at 6:30. The alarm was given and the village turned out to search for her. At 9 o'clock the child was discovered at the bottom of her grandfather's well which is twenty-four feet deep. The child when discovered was quite dead there.

DUNNING - (Halifax) A tragedy is reported from the Wellington barracks which is rather singular in its surroundings. The band of the regiment was out to a late, or rather early hour this morning playing at the ball at Gen-Ross's residence. Among the musicians was acting bandsman George Dunning. He, with about five others, occupied a room together and went to bed sober. Nothing more was heard or noticed till 5:30 this morning when Dunning was found lying by the side of his cot and covered by the bed clothes, with his rifle alongside, a strap similar to a skate strap buckled through the trigger guard and his toes on the loop. The bed clothes were covered

with blood. A hole in the back of Dunning's head showed that he had placed the muzzle of the rifle in his mouth, placed the strap on the trigger, put his foot in the loop, and rushed into eternity by blowing his brains out. An examination of the body showed that he had first attempted to end his life by cutting his throat. The body was removed to the military hospital where an inquest was held. The jury rendered a verdict of suicide while labouring under insanity.

MARTIN - (London) Some parties passing through the woods of George Davis, lot 24, 9th concession of Enniskillen, found the body of James Martin hanging from the limb of a tree by a rope attached about his neck. He must have been dead over twenty-four hours when discovered. For some time past he had suffering from blood poisoning, having got it by coming in contact with poison ivy when handling hops.

CAMIER - (Quebec) While the Intercolonial way freight from Riviere du Loup was leaving off her westbound cars at Chaudiere Junction this evening, Arthur Camier, a brakeman, accidentally fell under the wheels and was cut in two. He died a couple of hours after.

August 20, 1888

WHITE - Died in this city, on August 18, 1888, Ernest Arnold, youngest son of Samuel T. White, aged 2 months and 23 days.

DAVIS - (Toronto) Allan Davis, a C.P.R. brakeman, was run over by a train this morning between White Bridge and West Toronto Junction and killed. He lived at Carlton where his widow and two children reside.

TEFFTE - (Port Elgin) Mr. B. J. Teffte, a veterinary surgeon of this place, died suddenly about 7:30 this evening. He had been splitting wood and went into the house to rest himself on a bed where he expired in a few minutes. He had been in good health up to within two weeks ago when he complained a little of feeling unwell. He was 78 years of age.

TELFORD - (Portage du Fort) A livery keeper named Thomas Telford was drowned in the Ottawa river this afternoon at 3 o'clock. He was along with two others who went bathing and was in the water only a short time when he got beyond his depth. A woman who was on the bank ran to his assistance but was too late to aid him. His companions were so panic stricken that they rendered him none. He was .about 28 years of age. The body has not been found.

EDGE - (Quebec) Dr. Edge, of Trois Pistoles, a young physician, 24 years of age, was accidentally drowned yesterday.

NOWLAND - (Halifax) A young man named Nowland, aged 19, was drowned in the harbour to-day.

August 21, 1888

BARBER - Died in this city, on August 19, at No 2 Oak avenue, Edith May, daughter of the late Walter Barber, aged 10 years and three months. Funeral private.

CHURCH - (Belleville) A shocking murder which has thrown the surrounding country into a state of excitement was committed about five miles southwest of Trenton yesterday afternoon. The victim is Wesley Church, a responsible young farmer who died at the hands of a neighbour, Wellington Loveless. The tragedy occurred at Smoky Point on the south side of the Murray canal in Prince Edward county. The murdered man is about 30 years of age, married, and has ten children. His neighbour is Peter Loveless, aged about 55 years of age, who has two sons, John, about 25 years of age, and Wellington, 20 years. They are a troublesome lot and got into a difficulty with the deceased some time ago about a fence, and there has been bad blood ever since.

Yesterday morning Church, while driving in a buggy, met the older Loveless and his two sons and an altercation ensued, in the heat of which Church was shot through the heart by Loveless's younger son. It is reported that the three men offered to surrender to Magistrate Young of Northumberland oounty, but he told them he had no jurisdiction and referred them to Justice of the Peace Dempspy of Prince Edward county who advised them to go home and submit quietly to the law.

Constable Morrison of Consecon finally made the arrest and held them in his house waiting the coroner's inquest to be held to-morrow. The man who did the shooting is said to have been sitting outside the officer's house to-day in his shirt sleeves quietly smoking a cigar. Chief Hinds of Trenton was in the city this afternoon and gives the Loveless side of the story as follows: "Church and his sister started for Trenton market on Saturday. Loveless and his wife overtook them on the road and attempted to pass, but Churoh would not allow it. Finally they came to a wider piece of the road where they could drive side by side, a hotly contested race took place And when they came to where the road narrbwed down again, Church was crowded into the ditch, his rig smashed, and his produce spilled. Churoh borrowed a rig and proceeded to town. Loveless got home first and getting into a umber wagon with a hayrack, started with his sons for a field by Church's house. When he came to the gate a part of the fence over which there had been trouble, Church and a man named Bonter and a ten-year-old boy, a nephew of Church's, were there. When the elder Loveless got out to open the gate, Church assaulted him, when Wellington, the younger son, asked his father for the revolver. It was given to him and the young man deliberately shot

Church through the heart. He staggered back a few paces and dropped dead without a word".

It is reported that the revolver was purchased in Trenton yesterday. The wife of the deceased is visiting in Oshkosh, Wis. She has been telegraphed for. Benjamin Church of Madoc is a brother of the deceased.

HENRY - (Ottawa) Mrs. Alexander Henry, aged 63, died suddenly to-day.

TURCOT - (Montreal) Alfred Turcot, son of the well known watchman on Mountain Hill, Quebec, was accidentally drowned at 11 a.m. to-day at Pointe Claire. He was engaged in the millinery business in Montreal.

STRICKLAND (Paris) Frank Strickland, son of John Strickland, Brantford township, died very suddenly here yesterday of heart disease. He had been attending his brother, Robert, who has been very ill for some days. This morning the unfortunate Robert died. He leaves a wife and four children. He was an implement agent for Harris & Son of Brantford.

PARKINSON - (Peterborough) The body of Palmer Parkinson was found in the river south of the town this morning. He was an elderly man of about 60 years of age. He has been employed as night porter and in other capacities in hotels and was considered eccentric.

DRURY - (Newmarket) This forenoon Tom Drury, 12 years old, son of Joshua Drury, a farmer living near this place, was found killed in his father's field. The boy was finishing some raking and the horse taking fright, threw the boy off the sulky, kicking him in the breast and killing him instantly.

August 22, 1888

SOMERVILLE - Died suddenly at Carluke, on Friday evening, August 17, Mary Harvey, beloved wife of Adam Somerville.

PEERS - (Toronto) John Peers, a farmer of Port Credit, who was run over and injured on Saturday by a runaway horse on King street, died at the hospital this morning.

COTE - (Quebec) Michael Cote, aged 17 years, of Beauport, while hoisting wood at Hall's mills, Montmorency falls, was caught in the machinery and killed. The coroner's verdict was accidental death.

PEIPPER - (Mount Forest) A sad accident occurred here yesterday resulting in the death of a young lad, aged 14, son of Henry Peipper. He and his father were hauling tan bark when by some

means he slipped from the load and the wheel passed over his head, fracturing the skull, He lived about two hours after the accident.

ENGLAND - (St. Catharines) While walking along the tow-rath of the canal between here and Port Dalhousie, Albert England, the 10-year-old son of Charles England, tailor, of this city, stubbed his toe and fell into the water and was drowned. The body has been recovered.

VOSPER - (Chatham) The two-year-old son of Richard Vosper was drowned to-day by falling into an open cistern containing only a few inches of water. He fell headlong and was stunned by the fall.

August 23, 1888

CUNNINGHAM - (Sundridge) William Woods and William Cunningham attempted to cross Stony Lake about two miles in a flat-bottomed boat. The water becoming rough, the boat capsized. Woods, being a swimmer, succeeded in reaching land by hanging to the boat. Cunningham hung to the boat for a while, but finally went down. His body has not yet been found.

GAUTHIER - (Ottawa) A young man named Napoleon Gauthier met with a horrible accident in Bradley's saw mill at Castleman yesterday. He was working near a large circular saw when by some mishap he slipped and fell, striking against the whizzing saw, with the result that his two legs were completely severed at the thigh. The youth, who is only 15, will die.

SCANLON - (Sarnia) Joseph Scanlon, a boy of about 12 years old, was instantly killed here to-day by having his head crushed between a pile and the fender of a boat lying at Hughson's dock. His hat had fallen into the water and he was trying to recover it.

August 24, 1888

RUSHLY - (Montreal) While Richard Rushly was making a joint in the St. Catharine street drain to-night, the earth caved in and he and a labourer named O'Neill were buried under two feet of earth. They were rescued as soon as possible. O'Neill is but slightly hurt, but Rushly died while being removed to the hospital.

August 25, 1888

PORTEOUS - Died in this city, on Augsut 23, Ethel May, infant daughter of James and Elizabeth Porteous. Funeral from the parents' residence, 228 York street, on Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCGARGAIN - Died in this city, on August 23, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Agnes McGargain, aged 43 years. Funeral from 40 West avenue north, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LECLAIRE - (Montreal) A married woman name Leclaire was found dead in bed to-day from heart disease.

MCNUDGE, CANNING - (Halifax) Two young men named Robert McNudge and Fred Canning were drowned at Parsboro yesterday by the upsetting of a boat. McNudge's body has been found.

August 27, 1888

HATT - Died in this city, on August 26, Lucy Eluisa McNab, widow , of the late John Hatt, Esq., youngest daughter of the late Lieut. Allan McNab, 19th Hussars, and sister of the late Sir Allan McNab, Bart, aged 77 years. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 164 James street north, on Tuesday, August 28, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

KELSEY - Died Saturday morning, August 25, at the residence of her son-in-law, William H. Mattice, 98 Locke street south, Amey Kelsey, in the 82nd year of her age. Funeral will take place on Monday, August 27, at 2 o'clock p.m. to Rock Chapel. Friends and acquaintance will please accept this intimation.

MCKERSON - (Sarnia) Jeremiah McKerson, a young man who has been in the grocery business here and left town about one month ago under financial difficulties, while on his way back here from Indiana to arrange a settlement, was run over at Lampeer, Mich, this morning by a C. & G.T.R. train. He leaves a family here.

WHEATLEY - (Ottawa) Sergeant Wheatley, caretaker of the drill hall, was buried to-day with military honours. The deceased had been in the military service for 59 years.

ROUSSELES - (Ottawa) Yesterday a man named Thomas Rousseles, aged 26, while working at a rip saw in the planing mills of the E. B. Eddy Manufacturing Company, Hull, was struck by a piece of three-foot strip which flew from the saw on his breast directly over the heart, and expired in two or three minutes.

MURRAY - (Port Colborne) A boy named Patrick Murray, about 9 nine years old, son of Mrs. Murray, was drowned this afternoon while bathing in the lake.

MCMANUS - In a neat little cottage on Wellington street north there was weeping and lamentation last evening. A widowed mother, frenzied with grief by the death of her favourite son, was wailing pitifully over his body while a group of kindly neighbours vainly strove to

comfort her. On the sidewalk in front of the house groups of people clustered and talked over the accident in hushed voices while the fence was covered with a swarm of morbidly curious youngsters who seemed to derive a heap of satisfaction by staring at the house of mourning.

To a reporter, four young men told the old, old yarn of fatal indiscretion. Benjamin Mulvale, William Mulvale, J. Phillips, Thomas McManus, and James McManus hired a rowboat at Morris's boathouse during the afternoon with the intention of going for a bathe. At the foot of Wellington street they landed and took off their clothes and then started out in the boat. Neither of the McManus boys could swim. After reaching deep water the party commenced fooling with the boat and a sudden wave swamped it. James McManus caught hold of the gunwale and managed to keep up, but Thomas got frightened and clasped his arms around Benjamin Mulvale, nearly drawing him downward. Mulvale got away from him and tried to put him on the boat, but he slid off and sank.

They were quite near the shore at the time and they say they shouted to a man nearby and asked him to come to their assistance and try to save McManus, but the man though a good swimmer, refused. About fifteen minutes afterward, the body was recovered. In the meantime the patrol wagon had been telephoned for and brought Dr. Beemer from the hospital. He used every means to rescusitate the body, but without avail.

Thomas McManus was a good, steady young fellow, 27 years of age, and the main support of his widowed mother, Mrs. Mary McManus, of 82½ Wellington street north.

August 28, 1888

SCHULTZ - Died at 16 Lower Cathcart street, on the morning of August 27, Ada, youngest daughter of Ernest and Emilia Schultz, aged 1 year and 9 months. Funeral at 2:30, Tuesday, August 28. Friends kindly accept this intimation.

WARK - Died in this city, on August 26, William Wark, brother of David Wark, policeman, aged 76 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, John Wark, 183 Macnab street north, Tuesday, August 28, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accent this intimation.

BAKER - (Toronto) This forenoon a serious accident occurred at the Ontario Rolling Mills building in course of construction at Windermere beyond High Park. One of the large timber stringers known as principals which are the basis of the heavy framework of the roof gave way and five workmen who were standing upon it were suddenly precipitated to the ground, a distance of over thirty feet. George Baker of Windermere received severe injuries to his spine besides sustaining internal injuries, and died at noon. He leaves a wife and three children. Charles Miller, William Rooney, John Hare, and Robert Hope escaped with sprains and bruises.

HARVEY (Quebec) J. Harvey, of St. Johns, Island, of Orleans, a schooner captain, was found drowned at A o'clock this afternoon in the new sewer way between the customs house and the East Indie wharf. He leaves a widow and six children. An inquest will be held.

August 29, 1888

ARTHUR - Died at Stony Creek, on August 28, Richard Franklin, infant son of S. R. and Martha F. Arthur, aged 8 weeks. Funeral on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m.

CONN - (Tillsonburg) A sad drowning accident occurred here last night when a young son of James Conn was drowned. He was trying to drown a cat in the pond and fell in himself. His body was found to-day.

LACHANCE - (Montreal) Mrs. Simon Lachance of Quebec, who was visiting friends here, died suddenly this morning of heart disease.

RHEAUME - (Montreal) The inquest on the body of Jean Baptiste Rheaume, killed by a horse falling upon him in an excavation off Shearer street, on Saturday, was resumed to-day when the jury returned the following verdict: We condemn the corporation of Montreal for negligence for not having erected a strong barrier around the excavation where Rheaume has met his death. Further we recommend that the city of Montreal in future will protect every excavation in the streets made by it with a strong enclosure so as to secure the lives of the employees and to prevent accidents.

CUMMINGS - (Belleville) Wesley Cummings, who was injured on the double track yesterday, died this morning,

MCCONNELL - (Belleville) Levi McConnell, an old resident of Rawdon, fell dead in the division court at Stirling yesterday. Death resulted from apoplexy.

HUNTER - Mrs. David Hunter of Toronto died last Sunday. She was the mother of Mrs. John Hoodless of this city.

August 30, 1888

BEAUDRY - (Montreal) Edward Beaudry, aged 56, brother of Narcisse Beaudry, Jeweller, Notre Dame street, dropped dead this morning in his store. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death.

August 31, 1888

DUFFY - Died in this city, on August 29, Jane, wife of the late John Duffy, in the 69th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 83 Peter street, on Friday, August 31, at 2 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

FRASER - (Halifax) A youth named Fraser, son of a city policeman was drowned while bathing in a lake two miles from the city on St. Margaret's Bay road this afternoon. He was seized with cramps and two companions who attempted to rescue him were almost nearly drowned. Fraser was 16 years old.

WOODS - (Brantford) A little after 7 o'clock this morning, while a street watering cart driven by Fred Woods, aged 20 years, was crossing Wentworth street, a train backing up ran into it, smashing it to pieces and killing Woods. The train was stopped immediately and his mangled remains taken from under the cars. The horses had the harness stripped off them, but escaped uninjured.

September 1, 1888

HILL - Died at 252 King street east, suddenly, Friday morning, Norman Lewis, youngest son of William and Martha Hill, aged 2 years and 10 months. Funeral on Sunday at 4 p.m. from the above address. Friends kindly accept this intimation.

BEHRENT - Died in Barton, on August 30, Godfred Behrent, aged 75 years. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, Charles Oleen, Main street east, on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

EGAN - Died at Tuczon, Arizona, on Wednesday, August 28, Thomas Hazard Egan, in the 23rd year of his age, son of Thomas Egan, of this city.

SANDERS - Died at the hospital, on August 30, Alick W. Sanders, baker, a native of Northamptonshire, England, in the 65th year of his age. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

COTT - (Forest) William Cott, third son of Stephen Cott, farmer living near Jura, on the 8th concession of the township of Bosanquet, was instantly killed by lightning about 12 o'olock to-day while ploughing in the field. One of the horses was also killed, and the other badly stunned but afterward recovered.

MCLARIN - (Ottawa) Dr. John McLarin died here yesterday at the age of 91 years. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers in Ottawa and for a number of years owned and edited the old Bytown Gazette. He was one of the committee who welcomed the Prince of Wales to Ottawa in 1860.

September 3, 1888

WOOTEN - Died in Chicago, on September 2, 1888, Mary A. Wooten, second daughter of George and Elizabeth Morton, of 52 Herkimer street, this city. Funeral at Chicago on Tuesday.

Drew Died on September 1, at 126½ Cannon street east, Gertrude, infant daughter of Charles and the late Ida Drew, aged 8 months and 24 days. Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at 4 o'clock.

OVEREND Died on Saturday, September 1, at his residence, 57 Jackson street west, Miles Overend, aged 65 years. Funeral will leave the house on Tuesday morning, at 9:45 to All Saints Church.

Miles Overend, the deputy registrar of the county, died Saturday morning aged 65 years. The deceased was born in Armagh, Ireland, and was the son of a country gentleman. He came to this country many years ago and in 1873 was appointed to a position in the registry office here. When J. M. Williams succeeded the late John Greer in 1879, he made Mr. Overend his deputy, and he filled that position up to a short time ago when he was stricken with paralysis. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters, one of the latter being a member of the Sisterhood of St. John. Much sorrow was expressed at the court house when the news of Mr. Overend's death became known. He was one of the best-liked, efficient, and valued officials connected with the judiciary of the city. He was a perfect gentleman of the old school, patriotic, highly educated and courteous and obliging to all.

DEO - (Rodney) A young man named Banjamin Deo, employed in E. Humphrey's sawmill, two miles south of this place, was instantly killed yesterday by being thrown across the large circular saw and was almost cut in two above the hip. His relatives who reside near Aylmer arrived here to-day and will have his remains buried here to-morrow.

MESSIER - (Quebec) On Thursday morning Louis Messier, general merchant of Kamouraska, registered at Blanchard's hotel and from the time that he retired to rest on Thursday night, he was not seen alive. He failed to make an appearance yesterday morning, and in the afternoon the door of his room was forced open and he was found dead in bed.

PIERRIE - (Halifax) Thursday night a man named John Pierrie left East Dover in a rowboat to go to his home in West Dover. The distance across is about a mile. The next morning the boat and an oar were found on the shore. The other oar was picked up fifty yards from the boat. He was a powerful swimmer and those acquainted with him cannot account for his being drowned. Pierrie was 28 years old and was to have been married in a few days. His father was drowned at the same place nine years ago.

MAYO - (Belleville) Henry Mayo, an old and highly esteemeld engineer of the Grand Trunk has died after a long illness.

September 4, 1888

SMITH - Died on September 3, Suddenly, at his mother's residence, 191 James street north, Thomas Smith, of Rouseville, Pa.

Thomas Smith, a prominent citizen of Rouseville, Pa., died suddenly last night at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith, 191 James street north. He was on his way home from a trip down the St. Lawrence, and had remained over in the city to visit his mother. He was seized with abdominal inflammation a day or two ago and died about 9 o'clock last night. Mr. Smith was a native of West Flamborough where he was born some 45 years ago. When a boy he came to Hamilton and served his time as a machinist. Afterward he gained considerable experience with Goldie & McCulloch, of Galt, and about twenty years ago he went to Pennsylvania. There he went into business for himself and established a large foundry and machine business in Rousseville. He also amassed a fortune in the oil business and was one of the most prosperous as well as one of the most respected citizens of the place. Mr. Smith was married, and his wife and two sons survive. His family were not even aware of his illness.

ORCHARD - (Montreal) J. Orchard died to-day from injuries received by a fall from the revetement wall on a wharf to the ground below, a distance of 15 feet on Saturday.

ROUSE - (Montreal! While William Rouse, aged 10 years, was watering his horse in the river at Point aux trembles on Saturday, he drove into a deep part and in trying to save the animal his foot got entangled in the reins and he was drowned.

September 5, 1888

CHRISTIE, CUMMINGS - (Halifax) Oswald Christie, brakeman and operator, and John Cummings, brakeman, were killed by falling from a freight train on to the trestle work of the Pomquet bridge near Antigonish this afternoon. Christie was killed instantly, and Cummings lived only till he reached Antigonish. It is said that Christie was standing on the van platform looking at a dog and Cummings ran against him, when both fell.

BENNETT - A dispatch from Collingwood, Ontario, received last night, gives the particulars of the sudden death of a Hamilton lady.

It says: A very sad and sudden death occurred this afternoon. An aged lady, Mrs. Bennett, of Hamilton mother-in-law of Canon Sutherland of that city, arrived in town this morning by the steamer "Baltic" from Sault Ste Marie and visited friends here until the 3 p.m. train was about

leaving for Hamilton. Mrs. Bennett was boarding the train just as it moved. The sudden start caused her to beoome overbalanced and she fell backward and struck her head against the platform. A doctor was summoned immediately, but Mrs. Bennett died in half an hour from the injury sustained.

September 6, 1888

KENDALL -Died on September 4, at his son's residence, 58 Hunter street east, Joseph Kendall, aged 76 years and 4 months. Funeral from above address on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

EDGAR - Died on September 5, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. McNeilly, No 134 Barton street east, William Edgar, late of East Flamborough, aged 74 years and 2 months. Funeral on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment at Carlisle. Friends will please accept this intimation.

EDMONDS - Died at Woodburn, September 5, Eddie Edmonds, aged 12 years. Funeral on Friday afternoon from Woodburn. Hamilton friends please accept this intimation.

JARVIS - Died in this city, at 71 Jackson street east, at 2 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, F. S. Jarvis, aged 76 years. Funeral from the above address on Friday, September 7, at 1 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HEMPHILL - Died in this city, on September 5, Zachariah Hemphill, in the 55th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence 171 York street, on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Z. Hemphill, the well known manager of A. Sc. S. Nordheimer^s music store in this city, died suddenly at 5 o'clock a.m. yesterday of heart disease. He had been suffering from heart disease for about three years, but no immediate danger was anticipated, and his death was a great shock to his family and friends. Last summer he went to Europe for his health and the trip did him much good, but about three weeks ago the old trouble returned. Last Thursday he consulted Dr. Strange of Toronto who considered his condition serious, but he went to the store as usual on Saturday.

Mr. Hemphill was born in Cooksville, York county, in 1834 and entered the employ of A. & S. Nordheimer when 18 years of age. From the first he became a trusted employee of the firm, and was successively manager of the London, Brantford, and Hamilton agencies, and was also connected with the head office in Toronto for several years. .He was twice manager in Hamilton. The last time he came in 1878 and has been here since. He leaves a widow and three children - Mrs. E. J. Moore, W. S. Hemphill who has obtained a considerable reputation as musical composer, and a younger son. The deceased was a genial, kindhearted and courteous gentleman,

highly esteemed by his many friends and business acquaintances for his upright character, excellent business attainments, and high moral worth. The funeral will take place on Friday at 2:30.

DAGENAIS - The lifeless body of Narcisse Dagenais, a quarryman Employed at Valliere's quarry at Cote St. Louis, was found in another quarry at half past six this morning. He is supposed to have fallen into the quarry which is 28 feet deep last night on his way home at a late hour while crossing an embankment. Dagenais was 57 years of age and has been employed at Valliere's quarry for thirty years.

September 7, 1888

SHADDOOK - Died at Rochester, N.Y., September 5, Mary, beloved wife of Frederick Shaddook, and eldest daughter of James Jones, moulder, of Hamilton, in the 35th year of her age.

ROBERTSON - Died in this city, on September 6, Agnes Robertson, widow of the late James Robertson, Oakville. Funeral from her late residence, 69 Wellington street north, to G.T.R. station, King street, on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock.

VILLIERS - Died on the morning of September 6, at 70 Jackson street west, Eleanor Matilda, only and beloved daughter of F. H. Villiers. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday.

DUPREY - (Ottawa) Louis Duprey of this city, who was accidentally shot while out with a party of companions on a sporting expedition yesterday, has died from his injuries and his remains were brought to the city to-day.

BLOUIN - (Quebec) M. Bloudin of the firm of Fisher A. Blouin, saddlers, Fabrique street, died suddenly last night. He called to his wife for a drink of water and as she reached the bed, the death rattle was in his throat, and he immediately expired from syncope.

ROBITALLLE - (Ottawa) Information has been received here of the death of Hon. Louis Robitaille, inspector of customs for the Quebec district, and formerly a member of the Dominion senate.

RICE - James D. Rice of Binbrook died August 28, aged 83 years.

BOGUELY - Old Mr. Boguely of Jerseyville died suddenly of paralysis last week.

September 8, 1888

FARMER - Died in this city, on September 7, Mary Ann, beloved wife of James Farmer, in her 72nd year. Funeral on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. from 91 Caroline street south.

EGAN - Died at Tuczon, Arizona Territory, on August 30, Thomas H., son of Thomas and Emma Egan, aged 23 years and 3 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, 120 Cannon street west, on Sunday, September 9, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will Please accent this intimation.

CUNNINGHAM - (Cornwall) Margaret Cunningham, a violent lunatic, was lodged in Cornwall jail on August 12 last. Two days after her incarceration she refused to take any food and yesterday morning died from sheer exhaustion. An inquest was held on the body of the deceased when a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. The deceased was 25 years of age.

WALKER (St. John, N.B.) William Walker of St. Stephen died on the passage out from England and was buried at sea. Mr. Murray was a prominent dry-goods man and had been in England purchasing. His wife, who was a daughter of Rev. Canan Schovil, passed through St. John yesterday with her family.

KEYES - About 10:30 yesterday morning an old man named William Keyes fell dead while digging a drain near the corner of Ferguson avenue and Barton street. The cause of death was heart disease from which the deceased had been suffering for some years.He was about 60 years of age and boarded on Hughson street, near Gore. He leaves a son and daughter. The latter lives in the city, but the son is in Rochester, N.Y. The deceased was employed by James Hannah, contractor. Keyes nearly died from a similar attack while working at Mr. Hendrie’s place a short time ago when his heart ceased to beat for several seconds.

CLAPHAM - (St. Catharines) After an untiring search in dragging along the bottom of the canal with hooks and grapples on Wednesday, the body of young Clapham was found during the afternoon by his brother who came here from Hamilton, and others who were assisting.

BISHOP - (Sarnia) The jury in the inquest over the death of William Bishop at Point Edward, killed last Saturday evening, returned a verdict of manslaughter against Smith and Burke, the men who were implicated in the row that Bishop had. The jury censured the village council for not having a policeman. Burke disappeared after Bishop's death, and his whereabouts are unknown. Smith will be arrested.

September 10, 1888

PASSMORE - Died in the township of Barton, on September 8, Ocean Conrade, fifth son of the late Richard Passmore, and stepson of Joseph Jardine, in the 27th year of his age. Funeral from the family residence, mountain top, Monday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HENDERSON - (Colborne, Ont) The body of Captain John Henderson of the lost schooner "Blanche" of this place was found to-day about one mile east of Grafton. The body has been identified and will be buried to-night. His watch was found on his person and it had stopped at about 12 o'clock, thus showing that the vessel had gone down about midnight. The "Blanche" foundered about three months ago while bound from Oswego to this port. This is the first body that has been recovered from her.

COLFER - (Quebec) Lieutenant-Colonel Colfer, retired from the Sixty-first Montmagny battalion, died suddenly at the Island of Orleans while going to a boat at the island to come to town to attend his duties as assistant provincial secretary. He was seized with an epiletic fit and succumbed after a few hours' illness. Deceased has been in the government employ over 20 years.

RYAN - (Ottawa) John Ryan, a young man residing at The Brook, seven miles below Bear Brook, had died under circumstances that are alleged to call for an investigation. Ryan was at a dance at James Day's some time back when he got into a row with Alex McLean, Jr., of North Indian, as reported, about a girl, and Ryan, it is stated, was beaten with a neck yoke and seriously injured. He was carried home and placed in bed and never recovered. There was considerable excitement in the district. A warrant was issued for the arrest of McLean and four constables proceeded to the house of the young man's father. It is stated that they were resisted and they threatened that if they entered the house they would be shot. Some time in the night the young man escaped and is now reported to have gone to the States. Detectives are on the trail and if they succeed in locating him, a warrant for extradiction will be applied for.

SLOANE - (Toronto) The body of an old man named John Sloane, who was an inmate of St. George's Church House, Larch street, was found floating in the bay yesterday. He was last seen on Friday. His head presents a very badly battered appearance. Foul play is suspected and an inquest will be held to-morrow.

WADDEN, TULLY - (Halifax) George Wadden and John Tully, fishermen, were drowned at Louisburg, C.B., yesterday by the boat being upset by a squall. Both had families.

GRIFFITHS - (Halifax) A woman named Griffiths, living at Willow Park, died suddenly under peculiar circumstances yesterday. Poisoning is suspected and an inquest will be held.

ARNOLD - (St. John) Nelson Arnold, one of the wealthiest, best known, and most highly respected residents of Sussex, King's County, committed suicide by drowning on Saturday afternoon. His body was discovered in Trout Creek, a deep stream of water that courses its way within about one hundred feet from the deceased's homestead. What led to the rash act has not been ascertained and probably never will be, but the supposition is that he was labouring under a temporary fit of insanity at the time.

September 11, 1888

HODGSON - Died in this city, on September 10, Francis Albert, infant son of Thomas Hodgson, gardener, Wentworth street, aged 11 weeks. Funeral from 251 Barton street east on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

BEDDIE - Died at New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on August 17, Gilbert Beddie, in the 65th year of his age, and father of Alexander Beddie, 152 West avenue north.

GEORGE - Died at the family residence, Ashley street, on Monday, September 10, Jessie Louise, third daughter of Richard and Lizzie George, aged 7 years and 4 months. Funeral private.

CODERRE - (Montreal) Dr. J. Emery Coderre, one of the oldest physicians of this city, has just died at the advanced age of 75 years. The deceased gentleman was a professor of Victoria School and one of the principal champions in the long and violent struggle with Laval. He was also for a long time an ardent supporter of the Institute Canadian and had pretty advanced liberal ideas. A few years ago at the time of the smallpox epidemic, he attracted considerable notoriety by declaring war against vaccination which he fought tooth and nail, but fortunately his doctrine did not prevail in the end. He leaves a widow and a large family of grown-up children.

BOUCHARD - (Quebec) The body of Gideon Bouchard of LesChoulements was found in the River St. Charles at the foot of Renaud's wharf this morning.

HODGE - (Goderich) D. B. Hodge, a well known resident of this town, dropped dead on the corner of West street and the Square to-day about 11:45 a.m. He was in his 80th year, but had been a phenomenially robust man. He was gazing on the laying of the waterworks mains when he was stricken down. In early life he had been an employee of the East India Company and was the recipient of an annuity for faithful service.

VERNON - A sad and what proved to be a fatal accident occurred at the residence of Dr. Vernon, 78 James street south, last evening about 8 o'clock, whereby Mrs. Vernon received injuries that resulted in her death. It appears that the unfortunate lady while entering the bathroom of the house at the hour mentioned stumbled with a lighted lamp in her hand. The lamp was dashed against the wall and broke, and the contents blazed up. Mrs. Vernon, unable to save herself, fell forward upon the burning liquid and her clothing at once took fire, from the effects of which she expired about 2:30 o'clock this morning.

September 12, 1888

VERNON - Died at 78 James street south, on Tuesday, September 11, Abigail, the beloved wife of Dr. Milas Vernon, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, at 4 n.m.

KENNEDY - Died at Orangeville, on Monday, September 10, Hattie Davis, wife of J. F. Kennedy, and daughter of W. A. Davis, Stony Creek, in the 22nd year of her age. Funeral from her father's house, Stony Creek, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.

FOWLER - Died in this city, on September 10, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Mr. Henry Fowler, a native of the County Armagh, Ireland, aged 52 years. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, 182 King William street, on Wednesday, September 12, at 2 o.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ROSS - Died in this city, on September 11, Dobin Henry Ross, in the 26th year of his age. Funeral on Thursday, September 13, at 3:30 p.m. from 38 Wilson street. Friends and acquaintances will please accent this intimation.

SMITH - (St. Thomas) A man named Harry Smith, employed on No 1 section of the St. Clair branch of the Michigan Central Railway, was killed last night on the long iron bridge spanning Kettle Creek at this place. Smith had been in the city and returning on a railway tricycle, was struck by the Michigan Central Railway midnight express and thrown entirely off the bridge, killing him instantly.

WALKER - (Beamsville) William Walker, aged 80, one of the oldest residents of this village, died suddenly this morning. He rose as usual and dressed himself with the aid of his aged wife. While Mrs. Walker was putting on one of his shoes, he fell backward on the bed and died.

DAVIS - (Ottawa) A five-year-old boy, William Davis, son of a respectable citizen, was killed this morning by becoming entangled in the wheel of a wagon on which he was stealing a ride. The wheel passed over his neck.

MCKENZIE - (Toronto) John McKenzie of Paris, Ontario, registered at the Cosmopolitan hotel last night. He was found dead this morning sitting upright in a chair with his head thrown back. An inquest will be held tonight.

DETTLER - (Belleville) A. H. Dettler, V.S., formerly of this city, was recently killed at Topeka, Kansas, by the explosion of chlorate of potash in a mortar in which he was pulverizing some chemicals.

September 13, 1888

JONES - Died at the House of Refuge, September 11, 1888, Susan Jones, daughter of the late Peter Jones, of Barton township. Funeral Wednesday afternoon from Blachford's undertaking establishment.

YOUNG Died in this city, on September 11, Silesia, beloved wife of Warner Young, in her 30th year. Funeral from 22 Little Market street, Thursday, September 15, at 2 p.m. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

LEWIS - Died in this city, on September 12, at 141 Locke street north, Edith Jane, infant daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Lewis, aged 4 days.

Gandy - (Richmond, Que) Just as the westbound express was leaving Richmond station this evening at 5:15, a young man named John Gandy, a passenger from Sherbrooke, attempted to board the train while moving, missed his footing, and fell beneath the cars, and was instantly killed, his body being severed across the chest. He was a brakeman in the employ of the Canadian Pacific at Sherbrooke and was on his way to Montreal. He had got off to get some refreshments for some friends who were on the train. An inquest will be held here in the morning.

PREECE - (Alvinston) The eldest son of Thomas Preece while adjusting a belt on the cylinder shaft of a threshing machine Monday afternoon got his hand fastened in the belt and was carried around the shaft with great rapidity, mangling his arm and body, from the effects of which he died this morning.

September 15, 1888

DICK - Died at her residence, near Jarvis, on the morning of September 10, Janet Fraser, beloved wife of Thomas Dick, in the 71st year of her age.

YOUNG - Died on September 13, the wife of Harry Young. Funeral from her late residence, 9 Henry street, on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FERRYMAN - (Toronto) The body of Mrs. Perryman, the wife of a Yonge street dry-goods merchant, was brought here to-day from Ottawa for interment. She had been visiting friends in Ottawa and on Saturday purchased some mushrooms but which were chiefly toadstools. She ate some of them and took ill the next day. She died last evening in terrible agony.

TEEPLES - (Kingston) Isaac Tewples of Inverary was run down by a van last night and died later.

September 17, 1888

TAYLOR - Died in Galt, on Saturday, September 15, Elizabeth, wife of John W. Taylor, aged 48 years. Funeral takes place on Monday, September 17, at 4 o'clock p.m.

PARRY - Died in New York, on September 9, William H., son of Thomas Parry, builder, of this city, aged 47 years.

COLBECK - Died at Carlisle, England, on September 15, Janet, the beloved wife of Henry Colbeck, assistant postmaster, of this city, in the 83rd year of her age.

A cablegram was received last night from Carlisle, England, from Henry Colbeck, deputy postmaster, announcing the death of his wife. Mrs. Colbeck's death must have been very sudden because the family received a letter from her the other day saying she was in the best of health.

Mrs. Janet Colbeck was born in Hartford, England, in 1805, and was consequently 83 years of age. She came to this countryl in 1837, and was a resident of Hamilton for about forty years. She leaves three children by a former husband; W. S. Champ, paymaster of the Grand Trunk Railway here; John S. Champ, of Toronto and Mrs. Emily Stephenson, of Augusta, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Colbeck went to the old country last July intending to travel for about six months.

September 18, 1888

CARR - Died at Stony Creek, Ontario, on September 16, Mary, beloved wife of Leeming Carr, M.D., and daughter of James Harrington, Ancaster, aged 24. Funeral on Tuesday, September 18, at 1 o'clock.

JARDINE - Died on Sunday. September 16, at Saltfleet, Hugh S., youngest son of Joseph Jardine, Esq., in the 31st year of his age. Funeral from his brother's residence to the Hamilton cemetery, on Wednesday, September 19, at 2:30 p.m.

DINSEE - Died in this city, on Monday, September 17, 1888, Henry Dinsee, P.O. clerk, in his 53rd year. Funeral from Oddfellows' hall, 24 John street north, on Wednesday, September 19, at 3 p«m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.

Henry Dinsee, accounts clerk in the postoffice, died at the city hospital yesterday morning. The deceased was bom in Rhenish Prussia in 1835 and came to this country about fourteen years ago. In 1875 he obtained an appointment in the post office where he has been ever since. He was exceptionally well educated and was very popular with his fellow clerks. Mr. Dinsee was never married, his only relatives being two brothers who live in Prussia. He was a member of the Germania Club and Unity Lodge of Oddfellows. The last named order will have charge of the funeral.

LANOIS - (Montreal) Joseph Lanois, who was struck with a plank to which was attached a nail a few days ago and who was subsequently attacked by lockjaw, has died from his injuries.

KONKLE - (Beamsville) Colonel Adam Konkle, aged 96, died yesterday morning. He is about the last of the Canadian heroes who fought in the war of 1812 and 1813. The gallant colonel was on the Niagara frontier and took part in the battles of Lundy's Lane and Queenston. For three or four years past the aged gentleman has driven himself less and less frequently up to Beamsville from his farm on the bank of Ontario, but continued to the last his control and personal supervision of his place.

MCADEL - (Halifax) Miss McAdel of Grace Bay, G.B., has been a wife for two weeks. Last evening while preparing to attend church she cut her throat with a razor and died instantly. Her husband and friends, waiting for her to dress and getting alarmed went to her room and found her lying in a pool of blood. An inquest was held to-day a verdict of temporary insanity returned.

September 19, 1888

MCGOWAN - Died in this city, on September 17, Henry A. McGowan, aged 11 months and 17 days. Funeral from his parents' residence, 33 Elgin street, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

HENDERSON - (Belleville) Charles Henderson, son of County Attorney George Henderson, Q.C., died at Port Arthur yesterday, aged 34 years. Deceased was a member of the Belleville company of the Midland Battalion and served throughout the Northwest campaign, including the capture of Batoche.

September 20, 1888

SMITH - Died in this city, on September 19, Francis Samuel Frederick Smith, stepson of George and Rebecca Woodson, aged 16 years. Funeral from his parents' residence, 115 Catherine street north, on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PATTEN - (Port Rowan) The body of a man identified by papers found on him as that of William Patten of East Tawas and formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, was found at Long Point on Saturday last. Friends wanting information can get it from J. W. McCall, constable here.

PRITCHARD - (Quebec) The body of Harry Pritchard, a skilled shipwright of the frigate "Pylades", who was drowned some days ago, having been recovered near the custom house this morning, was interred at Mount Hermon cemetery this afternoon. The officers and men of the frigate attended the funeral.

September 21, 1888

LANGTON - Died at his late residence, 22 Sheaffe street, on Wednesday, September 19, Rev. Henry Langton, in his 79th year, after a long and painful illness borne with Christian patience and fortitude. Funeral from his late residence, Friday, September 21, at 2 p.m.

In the death of Rev. Henry Langton, the Methodist Church in Canada loses another of its earliest workers. The deceased was born in Sunderland, England, on October 9, 1809, and consequently was 78 years of age. He was educated at the theological institute in London and came to Canada in 1838, being first stationed in Quebec. In 1844 he came to Hamilton and had charge of Wesley Church here for three years, subsequently holding pastorates in Kingston, Belleville, Prescott, and other towns'and cities in this province. He retired from the ministry in 1868 and took up his residence in Hamilton. He leaves a widow and six daughters.

The deceased was a member of the ministerial association of the city up to the time of his death and his kindly face and wise counsel will be sadly missed by his brethren. He took an active interest in temperance work and for many years was the chaplain of the Gospel Temperance Reform Club. His life was a record of faithful and earnest work in the church in Canada during its earlier years when the conditions were not so favourable as they are now. The latter portion of his life was passed in peaceful retirement and he passed away after a long illness, full of years and deeply regretted by many friends.

TAYLOR - (Cambellford) John Taylor, employed by the Rathbun Co., was killed this morning while shunting a car of coal. He fell upon the rail in front of the car which passed over his heel and thigh and the lower part of the pelvis. He lived only about five minutes after the accident. Deceased was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and one child.

VIZARD - (Toronto) Charles Vizard, stableman at Grand's Repository, Adelaide street, was killed this afternoon. He was ascending to the second storey in the hoist when the rope broke and he was dashed to the ground. His neck was broken by the fall. He came from St. Catharines four days ago. Another man, George Urquhart, was injured but not dangerously.

MASON - (Toronto) William Mason, the Toronto, Grey, & Bruce Railway conductor, who while stooping forward this morning near Toronto Junction, was struck by a post, was brought to the hospital here this afternoon, and died from his injuries to-night.

September 22, 1888

MALONE - Died at St. Joseph's Convent, in this city, of inflammation of the lungs, sister M. Louis Bertrand Malone, in the 23rd year of her age, and 5th of her religious life. Funeral will leave the Convent chapel, Park street, on Saturday, at 9 a.m.

ROBINSON - Died at St. Mary's, on September 19, J. H. Robinson, of this city, aged 82 years. Funeral from 90 Bay street south on Saturday at 2 cm. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

O'LEARY - (St. John) The body of Jeremiah O'Leary of Carleton, who has been missing for a fortnight past, was found this morning in the harbour about one quarter of a mile below the suspension bridge where he is supposed to have fallen in. The body was badly decomposed. The deceased was unmarried.

CONSTANT - (Montreal) Jules Constant, aged 35, died suddenly this afternoon. Death was caused by congestion of the brain from taking too much liquor.

DAY - (St. John) Samuel Day, an employee of Messrs Scott, Lanton, & Love, was instantly killed this afternoon. He was caught in a small belt that ran over a pulley on the shaft which he was oiling and hurled against the beam overhead. The right arm was torn completly out of the socket and the left arm broken in two places. One of his legs was also broken. The deceased was formerly a newspaper pressman.

BOIVIN - (Ottawa) A terrible case of poisoning is reported to have occurred on the shore of Lake Temiscomangue, north of Mattawa on Sunday afternoon last which resulted in the death of a man named Boivin and his wife, aged 40 and 36 years respectively.

It appears that for some time Mrs. Boivin has been anxious to get rid of her husband. The opportunity occurred on Sunday when the man complained of feeling unwell. His wife suggested a dose of epsom salts but instead of that prepared a dose of strychnine. He was suspicious of the mixture and refused to take it, when to satisfy his scruples, the woman took a spoonful hersfelf which induced him to take the full dose.

The woman made the mistake in her own case of miscalculating the strength of the poison, thinking doubtless that a spoonful would not hurt her. When a man named Grenier called in shortly afterward the poison was working on her as was indicated by the twitching of the nerves. Calling to her husband to her assistance, Grenier found that Boivin who was in another part, of the house was much worse than his wife and was unable to assist him. The symptoms became so alarming that Grenier became frightened and started for assistance. On his return they were both dead.

September 24, 1888

MARRIOTT - Died in Barton, on September 21, Gordon Bennett Marriott, only child of Markham and Nettie Marriott, aged 18 months.

DAWSON - Died in this city, on September 22, Eliza Mullin, beloved wife of M. Dawson, and second daughter of the late Ald. Mullin.

ROBINSON - (Strathroy) A dastardly murder was discovered on the second line of Adelaide about four miles from here on Saturday. Jonathan Robinson, a bachelor Englishman, 73 years old, was found lying on the floor of his house where he lived alone with his throat cut from ear to ear, skull fractured, and both arms broken. He had not been seen alive since September 13, but no notice was taken of this as the neighbours thought he went to Michigan on that date. An inquest was opened this morning. Robinson lived in Adelaide for thirty-five years. After the post mortem he was buried this afternoon here.

STALKER - (Galt) John Stalker, aged about 70 years, living near Kirkwal1, a village eight miles from Galt in Beverly township, was instantly killed to-day by falling from a wagon. He was hauling wood from a swamp and was sitting upon the hind part of the load driving homewards, when the wagon went over a stone. The jolt knocked him off and he fell backward, striking the ground headfirst. The deceased was a blacksmith by trade and leaves a wife and five children.

DELL - (St. Catharines) Walter Dell of Crowland was struck by a train of cars on the Michigan Central Railway at Moyer's upper crossing a few days ago. He died yesterday.

FIELD, WRIGHT, BOGG, SHEPHERD - (Brockville) A terrible drowning accident occurred this morning five miles west of here. H. A. Field, hardware merchant; H. B. Wright, fruit merchant; Henry Bogg, a book-keeper; and Herbert and Fred Shepherd, sons of Herbert Shepherd, merchant, were drowned by the sinking of a sailing yacht in mid-channel. It was blowing a gale, the yacht took on considerable water, and being heavily ballasted, she sank. The only one who survived was Frank Turner, druggist, who was picked up by a yawl boat from a passing tow.

September 25, 1888

HALL - Died in this city, on September 23, Maitland Hart, eldest son of William and Alice M. Hall, aged 4 years, 4 months, and 19 days. Funeral from the family residence, 196 Macnab street north, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

BURKHOLDER - Died in this city, on September 24, Michael Hess Burkholder, in the 84th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, Wentworth street north, on Wednesday, September 26, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice.

TEW - Died in this city, on Monday, September 24, Mark L. Tew, in the 92nd year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 62 Robinson street west, on Tuesday, September 25, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

FREEBORNE - Died at 'The Pines', Burlington, on the morning of September 24, Willie, eldest son of Thomas and Eliza Freeborne, and brother of Mrs. R. H. Greene, of this city. Funeral to Burlington cemetery, Hamilton, on Wednesday morning, at 10:30 o'clock.

BARBERIE, EDWARD, MCHUGH - (Dalhousie, N.B.) On Saturday evening, Joseph Barberie, son of Hon. J. C. Barberie; George Edward, son of Lewis Edward; and Lawrence McHugh, an orphan lad were drowned by the upsetting of their boat in which they had been out sailing. The boys clung to the boat and all three came to the shore with her. It is thought they were too much exhausted to come out of the surf and perished.

AYLSWORTH (Collingwood) This morning Dr. G. M. Aylsworth received a telegram from Georgetown announcing the death of his father, Rev. Dr. J. B. Aylsworth who left here this morning to go to London at 5:30 with his wife to visit friends there. How the accident occurred is not known as yet. The doctor has lived in Collingwood for last twenty years.

LAWRENCE - (Guelph) A sensation was created in the village of Rockwood on Saturday when it became known that Mrs. Lawrence and her newly-born baby had been found dead. The woman who was a widow with five children had sent them all out of the house. The eldest, thinking something was wrong, went to a neighbour's and asked her to go to the house. The woman got another woman to go with her and they found Mrs. Lawrence lying apparently dead and the lifeless body of the child in a tub under the bed. Medical aid arrived in a few minutes, but the doctor said both mother and child had been dead fifteen minutes. The woman's seducer left for parts unknown a month ago. An inquest will be held.

September 26, 1888

DAOUST, KELLEY - (Montreal) Mrs. J. B. A. Daoust, aged 35, and Thomas D. Kelley, aged 29, have died suddenly of heart disease.

KIRLOCK - (Ottawa) An old man named William C. Kirlock, aged 71 years, and who for many years was interpreter at the immigration office, dropped dead in his boarding house this afternoon.

TEW - Mark L. Tew of this city died on Monday at the advanced age of 93. The deceased was the father of Richard Tew, formerly of the firm of J. S. Skiner & Co, but latterly of the firm of R. Tew & Co, Toronto. He was born in Radinstown, county Meath, Ireland in 1795, and came to this country about fifteen years ago. As he was even then of advanced age, he was not actually engaged in business here. He was the nephew of the late General Leland and cousin of the late

Hon. Edward Lytton, master in chancery for Ireland. He leaves a widow and three children: J. M. L. Tew, manager of the Ulster Bank, Ballermoat, Ireland; Richard Tew, of Toronto; and Mrs. W. H. Boyd, of county Meath, Ireland. He was a fine specimen of the old Irish gentleman, a Conservative in politics, and a man of the utmost integrity. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to Burlington cemetery.

BURKHOLDER - Michael Hess Burkholder died on Monday at the advanced age of 83 years. He has been identified with the history of this country during all these years, having been born and living here throughout nearly the whole century. He was born in the vicinity of Hamilton in the year 1805, passed through the exciting scenes of the rebellion in 1837 in which he took an active part, was an ardent loyalist, a staunch Conservative, and admirer of Sir John's policy and government to the end. He was the personal friend of the Hon. Egerton Ryerson and deeply interested in the cause of education, was a school trustee for many years, and member of the county council for a protracted period. His name throughout the county and city was familiar as household words and his word was esteemed by all who knew him to be as good as his bond. He was a life member of the Methodist church, was a thoroughgoing and consistent Christian, singularly modest and retiring but full of good work, and died as he had lived, triumphant in uhe faith and heir to a glorious immortality.

September 27, 1888

HAMILTON - Died at her late residence, 104 Main street west, on September 26, Margaret Muir, wife of Alexander Hamilton, druggist, aged 74 years. Funeral on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please attend.

Margaret Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, druggist, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon. She was taken sick with paralysis of the brain about 10 o'clock Monday night and passed away about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was not thought that her illness was serious and her death was an unexpected blow to the family. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Ebenezer Muir of Montreal and was 74 years old. She married Mr. Hamilton about forty-eight years ago.

SMITH - Died in this city, on September 25, Robert William, son of Robert and Jane Blake Smith, aged 10 years and 10 months. Funeral from his parents' residence, 60 John street south, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends will please accept this notice.

WINSLEY - (Ottawa) A shocking affair occurred at the exhibition grounds this afternoon, a young butcher named Tom Winsley residing on Chapel street being dashed to pieces by falling from a balloon at a height of 1000 feet. The balloon ascension was advertised as the drawing card

of the day. The aeronaut according to his contract with the management agreed to ascend to a great height and then descend in a parachute. Before he got ready to start he asked assistance in holding down the impatient monster. Among the volunteers was the young man, Winsley, who with others grasped a stout rope running around the base of the balloon. Professor Williams, the aeronaut, entered the car and shouted to let go. All released their hold with the exception of Winsley who retained his hold and was swiftly borne upward. The aeronaut was unable to help the unfortunate man who after letting go one hand desperately clung to the rope with the other, only to fall earthward the next moment. Down he came like a rocket, executing a series of somersaults in the air. He struck in a field one hundred feet from the grounds and with the exception of his face was terribly smashed. The balloon a few instants later collapsed, but the seronaut descended in safety in the parachute. The affair has created a horrible sensation. Winsley was 20 years of age and unmarried.

September 28, 1888

BALLANTINE - Died at 119 John street south, on the morning of September 27, Sarah Ballentine, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Ballentine. Funeral will take place from the above address on Friday, September 28, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

JAMES - Died in this city, on Thursday evening, September 27, Agnes Sophia, youngest daughter of William H. and Sophia James, aged 1 year, 10 months, and 4 days. Funeral from her parents' residence, 116½ East avenue north, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

September 29, 1888

BUTTER - Died at his late residence, lot 32, 6th concession of the township of Ancaster, on September 28, John Butter, in the 82nd year of his age. The funeral will take place on Monday, October 1, at 2 p.m. for the White Church burying ground. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

CULLY - Died in this city, at 41 John street north, on September 28, Willie A. Gully, aged 7 years. Funeral will take place from the above address, on Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

MATTICE - Died at Ridgetown, on September 27, 1888, Ald. Reuben Mattice, in his 67th years. Funeral on Sunday, at 2:30, to Ridge cemetery.

MOORE - (Sundridge) John Moore, a brakeman on the C.P.R., was run over at Powassin last night. He had come down on the express and was at the station when the mixed from the south came in, and as near as can be ascertained he tried to jump on the engine as it was coming into the station, but fell and was dragged a distance of 50 or 60 yards, the wheels passing over his head and body. His father, Mr. Moore, shoemaker of Barrie, went up this morning to take charge of the remains. The deceased was about 24 years of age and was unmarried.

BROWN - (Inwood) M. M. Brown, of Paulding, O., head foreman in Holmes, Moore & Courtright'snew mill, four miles west of here, was accidentally killed this morning by falling on a circular saw.

DENT - (Toronto) John Charles Dent, well known in Canadian literary circles, died here last night in his 48th year.

October 1, 1888

LAWSON - (Newmarket) This afternoon Alexander Lawson, a farmer living in King township, while standing at Hewitt's hotel speaking to some friends, suddenly dropped to the ground. On examination it was found that he was dead, it is supposed from heart disease.

LYNN - (Kingston) Israel Lynn, a baker, while on his way to his home in Portsmouth last evening, fell off a street car and died almost instantly, the wheels passing over his head. He leaves a large family.

October 2, 1888

ALLAN - James Allan of this city, died in Albany, New York, on September 29. Funeral notice later from his late residence, 83 corner Hunter and Catherine streets.

CAMPBELL - Died at Ridgetown, on October 1, of typhoid fever, Colin H., eldest son of Henry Campbell, of this city. Funeral from 63 Hunter street east, on Wednesday afternoon. Friends will pleaee accept this intimation.

STANBERRY, SCRIVER - (Bright) On Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock six young lads from the village set sail from the dock in a small sailboat to visit Murray Creek. The trip to the canal was safely made and the return was nearly accomplished when, it is supposed, a gust of wind struck the boat and capsized her. Four of the boys clung to the boat and were rescued but two of them were swept away and lost. The boys drowned were Bert Stanberry and Jake Scriver. They were about 16 years of age.

SLATER - (Montreal) Charles Bernier Slater of this city was accidentally killed at Marleville, Rouville county, on Saturday. The unfortunate man was working on the roof of the convent when

he suddenly slipped and fell to the ground, a distance of over severity feet. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

MATTICE - (London) Reuben Mattice, a well known and respected citizen of Ridgetown, died there on Friday night aged 67 years. Deceased was born near Toronto and when a young man moved south of Hamilton and later to this district. During his life he was known as an active, pushing business man, and one of the most successful farmer and stock breeders of Western Ontario. Lately he retired from active work, taking up his residence in Ridgetown and at the time of his death was a representative of one of the wards in the council.

October 3, 1888

MURRAY - Died in this city, at 139 West aveneu north, on Saturday, September 29, Elizabeth, second daughter of David and Marion Murray, aged 14 years.

DWYER - (Montreal) James W. Dwyer, a fruit dealer, was found dead in his bed this morning.

GUINANE - (Toronto) M. Guinane, boot and shoe merchant, who has been a resident of this city for over forty years, died last night. He was a prominent member of the Roman Catholic church.

CLANCEY - (Halifax) Lance Corporal J. Clancey of the West Riding Regiment died this morning in the military hospital from the effects of a blow on the head. On the night of September 29 while on duty he received the blow that caused his death. Although quite sensible up to the time of his death he could not tell how he was struck or what or who struck the blow. The general impression, however, is that he was with some companions in the canteen of the citadel and during the progress of a row received the blow which fractured his skull. Every exertion was made by the medical officer in charge to secure information from the injured man that might be the means of throwing some light on the affair, but without success. He maintained to the last that he did not know how he had been injured or what or who had struck him. The deceased has been in the service for the past three years.

ROSS - (Quebec) Quebec millionaire, merchant, and senator, James G. Ross, died last night. The direct cause of death was a tumor of the bladder. The honourable gentleman had been in ill health for some time past, but until a few hours before his death no serious apprehensions were experienced in regard to his condition either by himself or by his relatives. His estate is variously estimated at from #50,000„to $1,0000,000, consisting principally of shipping, timber limits, mines, advances on all classes of buildings, and on railways, bank stocks, real estate in Quebec,

etc. He advanced a great deal of money for the building of the Quebec & Lake St John, and the Waterloo & Magog railways. He also advanced a large portion of the ready money which changed hands when the North Shore was sold by the government, and is a heavy shareholder in the Richilieu Navigation Co. and the Quebec worsted company.

HURST - (Whitby) The boy Hurst, one of those injured in the boiler explosion of last evening, died this morning. The father John Hurst, and Gibson, the other two dangerously scalded, have been taken home. Hurst will recover, but the physicians will as yet extend no hope for Gibson.

October 4, 1888

BORNETT - Died in this city, on October 2, Philomena Caron, beloved wife of James E. Bornett, in the 51st year of her age. The funeral will leave her late residence, 10 Picton street east at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 5. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this notice.

HAMMIL - Died in Ancaster, on October 3, Mary Aikman, relict of the late Thomas Hammil, in the 92nd year of her age. Funeral on Friday at 2:30 o'clock from her daughter's residence to St. John's Church, Ancaster.

HOPKINS - (Stirling) William Hopkins of Parkdale in the employ of Gilman & Co., Trenton, fell from his wagon at 12 o'clock to-day. The cause of his death was internal haemorrhage from the rupture of the liver.

October 5, 1888

FRID - Died in this city, at 11 Nelson street west, on October 4, Sarah Gertrude, only daughter of John and Bella Frid, aged 2 years, 11 months, and 9 days. Funeral private.

KERR - Died in this city, at 45 Florence street, on October 3, George Kerr, in his 59th year. Funeral will take place from the above address, Saturday afternoon, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

George Kerr, timekeeper at the Grand Trunk Railway shop here, is dead. Many years ago Mr. Kerr met with a terrible accident which resulted in the loss of one leg and one arm. When he recovered, he was appointed timekeeper. He was an Englishman, a staunch Conservative, and a good citizen.

BRENNAN - (Toronto) A middle-aged man named Robert Brennan, dry goods clerk, suicided by jumping into the bay shortly after midnight. The body was recovered and taken to the morgue. It is believed hard luck led the deceased to commit the rash act.

October 6, 1888

WELLS - Died at his son's residence, Ryckman's Corners, on October 5, Joshua Wells, in his 87th year. Funeral takes place on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. to Barton Church, Friends will please accept this intimation.

SOVEREIGN - Died in this city, on October 5, at the residence of her son-in-law, W. H. Smith, 214 Main street east, Abigail Jones relict of the late William Sovereign, in her 73rd year. Funeral will leave the house at 1 o'clock Sunday. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

COLLINS - (Port Colborne) Chris Collins, a deck hand on the steamer "Tilley", while looking through a pair of eye-glasses last night, was thrown overboard by the lurching of the boat in the heavy sea and drowned before assistance could be rendered him. The body was recovered this morning. Collins was a young Englishman about 18 years old and shipped at Port Dalhousie about a month ago.

CALDWELL - (Halifax) Clark Caldwell, a builder, fell from the top of the Church Of England Institute building this evening and received injuries that caused death in five minutes.

October 8, 1888

DUMMER - Died on October 5, Eleanor Phoebe, only daughter of Harry F. and Margaret C. Dummer, aged 1 year, 1 week, and 3 days.

SHAW - Died on October 5, at her residence, 18 Grove street, Elizabeth Bennet Shaw, relict of the late Rev. James Shaw, and daughter of Henry Hannon, in her 59th year. Funeral takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WOODHALL Died at her residence, No 4 Nightingale street, on October 7, Ann, relict of the late William Woodhall, aged 76 years. Funeral from her late residence, on Tuesday, at 3:30 o'clock.

MCNAT - (St. John, N.B.) The body of W. S. McNat was recently found standing erect with the right arm terribly mangled and wrapped around the shafting in the grist mill owned by Leo Day at McDonald's Point, King's County. Owing to the absence of the family, the body remained undiscovered till a man came to the mill with a grist and was horrified to find the dead man as above described.

October 9, 1888

DERRICK - Died at his father's residence, No 8 Napier street, on October 6,, Townsend C. Derrick, aged 13 years, 1 month, and 25 days. Funeral will leave his late residence, on Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this ' intimation.

RALSTON - Died in Glanford, on October 7, William Ralston, aged 77 years. Funeral will leave his late residence on Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Captain William Ralston, who died on his farm near Rymal Station, Glanford, on Sunday last, was one of the earliest settlers of Hamilton. He was born in Philadelphia and was brought to the location where the city sprang up in the year 1815. At that time the city had no existence even as a hamlet, only two or three houses having been erected on the road corners. Mr. Ralston as a boy had gathered apples on the ground where the new city hall is being erected, hoed corn and potatoes on the court house square, and shot pigeons in a wheat field where now stands St. Paul's church. He saw the first schooner enter Burlington Bay (she was named 'General Brock' and was in charge of Captain Zealand, Sr.)

Mr. Ralston married a Miss Ferguson from her mother's house, a log cabin situated where now stands the jail. It was not much of a building for the owner of all the land, farmland, comprised within the limits of Mary, King, and Wellington streets and the bay, to reside in, but in those days things were not so showy. After his marriage he bought the farm which he cleared up and where he remained until his death. He was a strong Conservative and loyal citizen, going promptly to the front at Navy Island at the time of Mackenzie's rebellion. Mr. Ralston died an honest, true-hearted man, is sincerely mourried by his children and grandchildren and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him.

HOODLESS Died at Toronto, October 7, Marion, wife of the late Robert Hoodless of this city, in the 50th year of her age.

BRADSHAW - Miss Bradshaw, eldest daughter of Abraham Bradshaw, of Ancaster, died early this morning. She was to have been married next week to Arthur W. Richardson, of Ancaster.

October 11, 1888

EVANS - (Montreal) Mrs. Jane Evans, a lady from Kingston, Ontario, 65 years of age, who was run over on Victoria Square by a carter at the latter end of August, succumbed to her injuries at the general hospital to-day. She had come to Montreal to visit some friends here and met with her fatal accident on the third day after her arrival. It appears the carter's horse struck her down while

she was crossing on the sidewalk one evening and the wheel passed over her body, fracturing some ribs. She has lingered since August, but finally died from weakness resulting from her injury.

FRANCIS - (Ottawa) Jonathan Francis, a retired lumberman, died yesterday at Pakenham. He was very wealthy.

GOLDING - (St. John) George Golding, a hand in Jordan's mill at Point Pleasant, opposite Indiantown, met with a horrible death this morning by being caught in a circular saw while it was in motion. Finding that the saw did not run smoothly, Golding attempted to fix the carriage when he got jammed between the log and the carriage, and before his alarm could be heard, was carried against the saw in such a manner that his right arm was cut completely off andfell to the floor. After the arm dropped down the saw cut through the shoulder into the right lung, causing instant death. A coroner's inquest was held at the mill this afternoon when a verdict of accidental death was rendered. Golding was between 50 and 60 years of age, and leaves a family of five children, the youngest being about 15 years old.

FREDENBURG - George Fredenburg, who used to live here about ten years ago, was found dead a few days ago in a saloon kept by him in San Francisco. It is supposed that he committed suicide.

October 12, 1888

MIDWINTER - Died at No 40 Florence street, on Wednesday, October 10, Elizabeth, relict of the late Joseph Midwinter, in the 93rd year of her age. Funeral on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

FOSTER - Died October 10, 1888, at 163 Beverly street, Toronto, Charles H. Foster, of Foster & Macabe, in the 40th year of his age. Funeral Friday 3 p.m.

PHILCOX - Died on October 11, at the residence of her brother-in-law, J. W. James, 95 Macnab street north, Jane Philcox, aged 62 years. Funeral from above address on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

PAYNE - (Toronto) Alfred Payne, aged 6 years, was run over by a Canadian Pacific Railway freight train this morning while walking on the track at the foot of Bathurst street. His right arm and both legs were completely severed. He died to-night.

SAULIERE - (Montreal) This afternoon a painter named Sauliere, aged 50 years, fell from the third storey of a building to the ground and was killed.

GRAHAM - David Graham, a former employee of the Northern & North Western Railway, died very suddenly Wednesday evening at his residence. 125 Picton street east. Mr. Graham had been

sick off and on for about a year, but his illness was not considered serious. Not long ago he took a trip to Scotland, thinking it would improve his health, and for a short time after he returned he did feel slightly better. Wednesday night about 10:40 he was not as well as usual and after walking up and down the room for a few minutes, he sat down in a chair and died about 10 minutes afterward. Heart disease was the cause of death. The deceased was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was 42 years old. His family consists of a wife and seven children.

October 13, 1888

BRAULT - (Sandwich) At the assizes here yesterday the jury in the case of James Drummond, charged with the murder of Daniel Brault in August last, after being out three hours returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. The counsel for the prisoner was given time to move for a new trial.

October 15, 1888

FILMAN - Died on October .12, at his residence, Burlington, James Conrad Filman, in the 68th year of his age.

WILSON - (Goderich) Fred C. Wilson, a commercial traveller for an American drug house, came to this town Saturday, October 6, to spend his vacation and see some old friends. Yesterday afternoon shortly after 5 o'clock he retired to his room and at 8:30 was discovered dead. He had taken a heavy-dose of chloral. The prevailing impression is that it was a premeditated suicide. An inquest is being held.

LEWIS - (St. John, N.B.) John Lewis, a member of the Legislative Council of this province, died to-day. Mr. Lewis was born on August 27, 1804, at Moncton, and is therefore in his 84th year. In 1852 he was elected to the House of Assembly and sat with a short interruption until the union with Canada when he was appointed to the Legislative Council. Mr. Lewis was a member of the old Liberal party in this province, but of recent years has generally supported the policy of Sir John Macdonald.

October 15, 1888

MCINTOSH - (Cornwall) A farmer named Peter S. McIntosh who resides at Glen Falloch, in the township of Charlottenburg, was struck by a freight train last night while walking along the track near Loney's Corners and instantly killed. His body presented a horrible appearance, his head being almost flattened. His remains were brought to Cornwall. McIntosh leaves a wife and family.

October 16, 1888

BERNIER - (L'Islet, Que) Two brothers, Napoleon and Omer Bernier, of L’Islet, started in a small boat on the 10th instant for Crane Island, opposite L'Islet, to do some commercial business. They were to return the same evening and they have not yet been heard from. They have not been seen on the island and it is believed that they have been drowned as a farmer on the island saw a capsized boat adrift on the 10th. They had a considerable sum of money with them.

October 17, 1888

SERVOS - Died in this city, on October 16, at 138 East avenue north, William G. Servos, in the 39th year of his age. Funeral on Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation (accident).

MITCHELL - Died at the residence of her brother, Edward Mitchell, on October 16, Mary Ann, the daughter of the late Alexander Mitchell, Funeral from the above place on Thursday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WILSON - (Toronto) W. T. Wilson, Ontario street, a retired merchant, dropped dead on Bloor street this afternoon from heart disease.

YOUGHTON - (St. Catharines) During the noon hour on Monday, two employees of the Riordon Paper Mills at Merritton, named Henry Youngton and William Allen, engaged in a friendly scuffle. Youngton, who is an elderly man, tripped in some manner and Allen fell on top of him, causing an internal injury from which he died at 11 o'clock this morning.

THURSTON - (Belleville) A carpenter named Thurston, employed in Boldrick's factory at Stirling, died yesterday from the effects of an injury received while operating a circular saw.

CLARK - (Tapleytown) Mires Clark died at his home near here on Sunday. Mr. Clark was one of the oldest inhabitants of this section and though his death takes place at a ripe old age, he will be much missed, particularly in the Methodist church of which he has long been a deserving pillar and for some time a trustee.

October 18, 1888

HAWKINS - Died in this city, on October 17, Seward, only son of Fred and Ida Hawkins, aged 4 months, and 17 days. Funeral from the parents’ residence, 45 Strachan street east, on Thursday, October 18, at 3:30 mm. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

NAYLOR - (St. Andrew's, N.B.) The preliminary examination of John Naylor for the murder of his wife, Mary Ann Naylor at their home at Clarendon on September 29 last was concluded this morning. The prisoner was sent up for trial at the supreme court.

LAVIGNE - (Montreal) Ex-Ad. Lavigne died somewhat suddenly at his residence on Sanguinet street yesterday. He had for some time complained of a rheumatic affection which is thought finally reached his heart.

HANLEY - (Montreal) While a labourer named Hanley was getting into a cab this afternoon he fell to the sidewalk and expired immediately.

October 19, 1888

LANGLOIS - (Quebec) George Langlois, aged 21, of St. David, an employee of the Intercolonial Railway, lost his life near St. Valier station. He accidentally fell off a freight train, the cars of which passed over him. The remains were brought up by train last night and an inquest will be held.

MCDONALD - (Halifax) A heavy thunder and lightning storm passed over here to-day. At Hopewell, Pictou county, lightning struck a barn and instantly killed a man named McDonald and two valuable horses. The lightning entered by the roof and passed down through the haymow into the stable where the man was engaged in harnessing the horses.

LANE - (Windsor) Hiram Lane, formerly landlord of the Royal Hotel at Essex Centre, but latterly living a retired life, was buried from that village yesterday. He died of typhoid fever. His wife died about two years ago and his son, Horace, is now lying seriously ill at Essex Centre of the same disease.

WIGLE - (Windsor) Adam A. Wigle, a well known resident of Kingsville, near which place he farmed on an extensive scale, is dead, another victim of typhoid fever. The late Mr. Wigle was an uncle to the Windsor postmaster and to Lewis Wigle, ex-M.P. His funeral takes place to-day.

FISHER - (Kincardine) About 7 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the carriage works owned and occupied by T. J. Fisher & Co. The fire was soon under control. Myra Fisher, eldest son of J. D. Fisher, while making his way to the office, was suffocated by the smoke and found dead shortly after he entered the building. Mr. Fisher was very popular young man and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones. He leaves a wife and three children.

October 20, 1888

CONNELL - Died on Friday morning, October 19, Ellen, beloved wife of Owen Connell, aged 49 years. Funeral from her late fesidence, 117 Walnut street, on Monday, at 8:30.

MACDOUGALL - (Toronto) Mrs. Hannah Macdougall, mother of Hon. William Macdougall, died yesterday at her home on Yorkville avenue, in her 84th year. She was born at St. Andrew's on the Ottawa river and came to Toronto when 18 years of age.

WOODS - (Toronto) A young married man named Woods who was removed from his residence on George street about a fortnight ago to the smallpox hospital died there yesterday afternoon. This is the first death and will probably be the last as the other patients are all doing well.

MONTGOMERY - (Toronto) Richard Montgomery, book-keeper with L. B. Montgomery, Bay street, took a dose of strychnine to-night. He was found in the lane shortly afterward near his residence and medical assistance summoned, but he died in about an hour.

DOBIN - (Montreal) Catherine Dobin, aged 51 years, was found dead in her bed at her residence on St. Dominique street this morning.

October 23, 1888

MCCALLUM - Died in this city, on October 22, Hugh, second son of John Bruce McCallum, aged 16 years, 2 months, and 13 days. Funeral from his father's residence, No 72 Locomotive street, on Wednesday at 3:30 n.m. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.

RENNER - Died at the residence of his mother, 282 King street east, on October 22, Max, the eldest son of Mrs. Philliphine Renner, aged 46 years. Funeral takes place on Wednesday, October 24, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

TURCOTTE - (Owen Sound) It has been discovered from letters found in the trunk of the man found dead on the beach last week that his proper name was J. A. Turcotte and it further appears that he has been in the employ of the Manitoba gov't in connection with the public department up to August. A letter was found in the trunk bearing the address J. A. Turcotte, No 6 Charlotte street, Winnipeg. It is an invitation to an overture at Government House, showing that the deceased was well known and respected in Winnipeg. The authorities here complain that they, after going to the expense of wiring Winnipeg several times, have yet received no reply.

COOK - (Toronto) Cook, the jockey who was crushed by the horse he was riding falling upon him, remained unconscious at the hospital until about 9 o'clock to-night when he died.

WRIGHT - (Ottawa) A brakeman on the Canadian Pacific Railway named William Wright was killed near Mackay's station yesterday. The deceased was leaning out of car while passing over a bridge when he was struck and killed. The body arrived in this city this morning.

BRISSETT - (Ottawa) Leon Brissett, who fell into a hole at Hurdman’s mill and remained there for four days and nights, is dead.

PROULX - Ellie Proulx, while working in Booth & Go's sawmill at the Chaudiere, was struck with a knot on Saturday and received injuries from which he died to-day after suffering great agony.

October 24, 1888

FLETCHER - Died at the residence of his son, in Saltfleet, on October 22, James Fletcher, of the township of Binbrook, aged 71 years.

VERRET - (Quebec) Agnes Legare, widow of Josenh Verret, at St. Ambrose, died suddenly at her son's residence. Deceased was 86 years of age.

October 25, 1888

CAMPBELL - Died in this city, on October 23, Maggie, youngest daughter of Henry Campbell. Funeral from 131 King street east, Thursday, at 2 o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

PHILLIPS - Loretta Fox Phillips, daughter of Edward Phillips, of 171 Garth street, died on October 23, aged 3 years and 9 months. Funeral on Thursday, at 2 o'clock. Friends please accept this intimation.

October 26, 1888

BROWNLEE - (Exeter) This evening about 5 o'clock a man by the name of William Brownlee, aged between sixty-five and seventy, was found dead in his house by constable Creech. It appeared that he had been sawing a stick of wood placed on two chairs in the house and had fallen back and died. He had been living alone in a small house in the north end of the village for several years. The coroner has been notified and will hold an inquest.

WATERS - (Montreal) A man named Waters died suddenly to-day of heart disease.

MINGUY - (Quebec) Napoleon Minguy, a conductor on the Temisconata Railway, fell between two cars of a freight train at St. Honore station and was fatally injured.

BROOKING - Mrs. Mary Brooking who for more than a quarter of a century has been a regular attendant at the Hamilton Market is dead. She lived at Vinehill on the Governor's Road. Her age was 76 years.

October 27, 1888

BLATZ - Died on October 25, at his residence, No 7 Kelly street, Melchior Blatz, a native of Heimstadt, Bavaria, in the 71st year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence next Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

DAVIS - Died in Toronto, October 25, Elijah Secord Davis, of Barton, in his 57th year. Buried in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Toronto, on Friday.

MCINTYRE - Died at 47 Wilson street, on Friday evening, October 25, the infant son of Harry J. and Minnie G. McIntyre.

BARNARD - (Toronto) John Barnard, better known as 'Pie John', was found dead in bed this morning. One of the stove lids had been left open last night and the gas he had inhaled from the stove killed him. His wife is also in critical condition.

QUINN - (Orillia) Word was received here this afternoon that a young man named James Quinn, son of James Quinn, one of Orillia's oldest and most respected residents, had lost his life while crossing from Point Severn to Waubashene in a rowboat with two companions, Robert Strathern and George McLeod, also belonging to Orillia. They had been on a hunting expedition up the Severn river and were returning home with their boat heavily laden. When about half way between Point Severn and Waubashene, a storm came up suddenly and swamped the boat, precipitating them into the water. They clung to the boat, but two hounds which belonged to young Quinn kept climbing on top of him and at last, owing to his exhausted condition, forced him to let go his hold and he sank. His two companions were too exhausted to render him any assistance. Strathern and McLeod hung on for several hours and were finally rescued by a tug when about giving up all hopes. They were taken to Waubashene and are at present under medical care. A tug is out dragging for the body. The greatest sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Quinn.

October 29, 1888

KENT - Died in this city, on October 27, Sabra, beloved wife of Edward R. Kent. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. from 197 Cannon street east. Friends and acquaintances cordially invited.

DUBLEAU - (Belleville) Some weeks ago Alexander Dubleau disappeared from his home here and was reported to have been seen in Desoronto, but this afternoon, his body was found in the bay, and the condition of his clothing indicates foul play. An inquest will be held this evening.

October 30, 1888

DOYLE - Died in this city, on October 28, John Doyle, aged 48 years, brother of Mallach Doyle, baggageman G.T.R. and detective Doyle. Funeral from the residence of his brother-in-law, David Farr, 286 John street north, on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

AHERN - Died on Monday, October 29, Effie, daughter of Robert and Emma Ahern, aged 3 years. Funeral from Aikman avenue on Tuesday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this notice.

MONK - (Montreal) Hon. Judge Monk, whose illness was reported Saturday, died this morning at 8:30 at the Grey nunnery.

DICKSON - (Halifax) Brakeman Dickson of the Intercolonial was killed at Elmsdale Saturday while coupling cars. He leaves a wife and three children at Truro, the former being ill with typhoid fever.

MCCONVILLE - (Simcoe) On Friday evening Thomas McConville and son of Guysboro returned home from Tillsonburg, and after putting their team in the stable went in and sat down to tea, both greatly intoxicated. Mrs. McConville, an old lady and a cripple, retired shortly after. When the husband attempted to go to bed, he found the door locked. Bursting it open he found the window raised and his wife gone. Search was made, but she could not be found, and it was not until Saturday afternoon that her dead body was found beside a log heap a long distance from the house. Coroner Hayes was notified and an inquest was held yesterday when a verdict of death from cold and exposure was returned. It was said that the husband went to bed and slept all night and went to his work the next morning. The son did not recover from his stupor until noon the next day and seems to know but little about it. They are considered a hard set and there is a mystery about the affair as the old lady, to get to the place where she was found, would have to cross a rough ploughed field and clamber over two or three fences.

HOOPER (McClintic) - Frederick Hooper, a lad about 18 years old, who has quite a local reputation as a roller skater, made a deliberate attempt to poison himself some time Sunday night. Hooper's real name is McClintic, he having assumed his stepfather's name. He lives with his mother and sister at 9 Macnab street south. He had been out of work for several months and as his sister had to support the family, she told him a couple of weeks ago that he would either have to

get work or leave the house. This had the effect of making young Hooper very despondent, it being impossible for him to get a situation. The thought of being compelled to leave home preyed upon his mind and a week ago last Saturday he took a dose of laudanum with the probable intent of taking his life. His mother and sister discovered what he had done and it was only after they had worked for some time that they succeeded in reviving him. He denied that he intended to commit suicide, claiming that the laudanum was taken for medicinal purposes and that he had taken too large a dose.

The lad was sick from the effects of the drug all last week. Saturday night when he retired to bed he told his sister not to wake him on Sunday as he wanted to sleep all day. Miss Hooper paid no attention to her brother until Sunday night when she went to his room and found out that he was all right. Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock she again visited his apartment and found him in a stupor. Miss Hooper then suspected that her brother had taken another dose of laudanum. She succeeded in bringing him to and with the assistance of a neighbour walked him up and down. He was very weak. Dr. Griffin was called in. He gave him some medicine and at his advice the boy was sent to to the hospital. Hooper again denied that he had taken laudanum, but the physician was convinced that he had taken some kind of poison.

The youthful suicider was taken to the hospital where every effort was made to save his life, but so much time had elapsed since he took the poison that Dr. Beemer had little hope. About noon he became unconscious and gradually grew weaker. He died at 7:30 n.m. Coroner A. Woolverton will hold an inquest this afternoon at 4 o'clock.

October 31, 1888

MCKEOUGH - (Stratford) A Grand Trunk Railway brakeman named Andrew McKeough, aged 19, was killed in the yard here last night He was engaged in shunting and while hanging on to the rear end of the van came in collision with another car standing on the track, smashing his legs and otherwise injuring him internally. Medical attendance was immediately summoned, but he died at an early hour this morning.

November 1, 1888

BROOKS - (Toronto) This morning the wife of Principal Caven of Knox College on entering the bathroom of their residence, was horrified to find Mary Brooks, their servant, lying dead in the bath which was filled with water. It was evident, that, the girl had deliberately drowned herself in the bath. She was suffering from melancholia for some time back. She was 25 years of age and has been in their service for the past three years. Coroner Powell decided it was a case of suicide and that an inquest was unnecessary.

FITZGIBBONS - (Kingston) William Fitzgibbons, who has been visiting his brother here, was found dead in his bed this morning.

November 2, 1888

TOMKINS - Died in this city, on October 31, Elizabeth Brown, beloved wife of Joseph Tomkins, in the 53rd year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No 138 Hunter street west, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HOWARD - Died on Thursday, November 1, William Howard, in his 80th year. Funeral on Saturday next, at 1 p.m., from the residence of his son-in-law, William B. Bridgeman, Smithville.

FOSTER - (Toronto) W. A. Foster, Q.C., solicitor for the Central Bank liquidators, died to-night after a few days' illness from pneumonia. He was looked upon as one of the leading men at the bar. He was about 50 years of age and was immensely esteemed.

MOSHER - (Halifax) An accident happened on the Lunenburg schooner "Eva Stewart" at North Sydney to-day when a young man named Josiah Mosher, mate and part owner of the vessel, met his death. While taking off the hatches, he fell headfirst into the hold, striking either on a stanchion or the keel. A doctor was called at once and found the man insensible. He lived about an hour but never regained consciousness.

HARTLEY (Stratford) John Emmett, the three-year-old son of John Hartley, of Druro street, was found drowned in a neighbour's cistern yesterday afternoon.

November 3, 1888

CUNNINGHAM - Died at 80 Main street east, on Friday, November 2, Margaret Cunningham, aged 67. Funeral from the above address on Saturday, November 3, at 3 p.m.

ROPER - Died at the residence of his brother, Sutton Vallance, Kent, England, on Friday, November 2, 1888, Walter, youngest son of the late John Henry Roper, in the 43rd year of his age.

SHEA - (Toronto) The funeral of the late Rev. Father Shea took place this morning and was very largely attended. His remains were interred in St. Michael's cemetery.

ROSE - (Halifax) Sergeant Rose of the ordinance department here was accidentally killed this morning at Sheet Harbour while on a shooting expedition. He leaves a widow and five small children.

ROY - (Quebec) An old man named Charles Roy was found dead in bed at Wagner's hotel this morning, an inquest will be held to-morrow.

November 5, 1888

TURNBULL - Died in this city, at 36 Peter street, on November 3, Hellen, beloved wife of James Turnbull, aged 47 years.

STAPLETON - Died in this city, on November 1, George Stapleton, aged 40 years.

REID - Died suddenly in Montreal, on Thursday evening, November 1, Henrietta Isabella Bennetts, formerly of this city, beloved wife of Hugh G. Reid.

BALFOUR - Died at Los Angeles, California, on November 2, Robert, second son of Peter Balfour, of this city.

MERIN - Died in this city, on November 4, Michael Merin, a native of the county of Wexford, Ireland, in the 69th year of his age. Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, M. Obermeyer, 49 Robinson street, at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 6. Friends will please accept this intimation.

REID - (Galt) A most heartrending drowning accident occurred here to-day between 12 and 1 o'clock. The three children of Dr. S. F. D. Reid, dentist, two girls and a boy, aged 11, 8, and 5 years, were amusing themselves on the banks of the Grand river and it is supposed from youthful indiscretion went too near the edge. One of them fell into the river which at that particular place is deep and the others hoping to make a rescue also got into the water. Some children on the opposite bank noticed the little boy, the youngest of the children, clinging to the rocks and calling for help. The alarm was given and willing rescuers soon arrived. The boy was saved but the two little girls were drowned.

LAPORTE - (Montreal) A man named Laporte died suddenly in a restaurant on St. Lawrence street to-day.

HEWITT - (Montreal) Professor Hewitt, a well known vocalist, was found dead in his room here yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of death by a visitation from God.

DUFFY - (St. John) James Duffy of Straight Shore, Portland, fell dead in a pew in St. Peter's Roman Catholic church to-day.

November 6, 1888

MOORE - Died in this city, on November 4, Mrs. Jane Moore, in her 95th year. Funeral from 124 Jackson street east, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

RENWICK - Died suddenly, on Monday morning, November 5, at the residence of John W. Bickle, 32 Hannah street west, Thomas Renwick, formerly manager of Federal Bank, Winnipeg, aged 36 years. Funeral on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

A terribly sudden death occurred yesterday morning at the residence of J. W. Bickle, corner of Hannah and Park streets. Thomas Renwick, son-in-law of Mr. Bickle, lived with the old people. Yesterday morning about 4 o'clock his wife was awakened by his struggling and exclamations. She immediately sprang up, thinking he was ill, and lighted the gas when the expressions of his face and strange position alarmed her and she hastened to alarm the household. By the time Mr. Bickle reached the bedside Mr. Renwick was dead. Dr. Husband was called in and pronounced death to be the result of an apoplectic fit.

Mr. Renwick was well known in the city, having been engaged in the insurance business on Main street east. He had not been feeling well for several days past. He was formerly manager of a bank in Winnipeg, but went into the real estate business during the boom there. He had not been in good health for over a year past. He leaves no children. Mrs. Renwick is naturally prostrated by the dreadful shock.

LEDUC - (Cornwall) A lad named Leduc, aged 7 years, was drowned in a well on his father's property here last evening. The young lad was sent out in search of his father. The evening was very dark and it is supposed he did not observe the well and fell into it.

LEGER - (Ottawa) Dumas Leger, a photographer, was found dead in bed this morning. Cause - heart disease.

MCKENNA - (Halifax) The body of T. L. McKenna, barrister, of North Sydney, C.B., was found floating in the harbour of that place near the breakwater this morning. An inquest was commenced and adjourned till next Friday for witnesses. The affair, so far, is wrapped in mystery as McKenna who was popular and had no enemies was in his office on Saturday and no reason for suicide can be defined.

LANO - (Sarnia) A man named Lano from Maudamin dropped dead Saturday afternoon while receiving his pay from Alexander Wall, a farmer. The cause of death is heart disease.

SWIM - (Halifax) George Swim, a Barrington fisherman, has been missing since Saturday and is believed to be drowned. He was 60 years old and leaves a large family.

BALFOUR - It has been learned that the death in Los Angeles of Robert Balfour, second son of Peter Balfour, chief assessor, and brother of the-architect of the new city hall, was the sad result of an accident. Mr. Balfour went into a drugstore in Los Angeles on Saturday for some wine of pepsin as a remedy for dyspepsia. He was given carbolic acid by mistake and on swallowing he was immediately seized with violent pain. Three doctors were quickly on hand, but they could not

save him. The deceased was 34 years of age, was married, and the father of one child. He was in the real estate business and was doing well. The remains will be buried in Los Angeles at the request of the widow.

November 7, 1888

STOW Died in this city, on November 5, 1888, Millsom Stow, in the 64th year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 250 Main street west, on Wednesday, November 7, at 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.

WILLIAMSON - Dlied in this city, on November 6, the infant daughter of William Williamson. Funeral will leave her father's residence, 16 Mill street, Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

BRENT Died at 25 Stuart street east, this city, November 6, Elizabeth Arnold, third daughter of George Brent, of Waterdown, aged 20 years. Funeral from above address at 2 p.m. Thursday. Friends will please attend without further notice.

DEDDICOAT - (Brantford) This morning the body of Richard Deddicoat was found in the river above Wilkes's dam. Deceased was employed as farm hand with Mr. Crysler, St. George road. He left there some time ago without giving notice or drawing his back pay. Enquiries were made to ascertain where he was, but no trace of him could be found. His brother worked for Mr. Brittain at Holmdale and was brought to identify the body, but being so badly decomnosed, it was difficult to do so. A memorandum was found in the deceased's pocket which the brother said corresponded with the date of his brother's engagement with Crysler. A coroner's inquest will be held.

WHEELING - (Tamworth) George Wheeler, brother of L. A. Wheeler, was found drowned in the river about 4:30 this evening.

November 8, 1888

HUGHES - Died in this city, on November 7, at his late residence, corner of Cannon and Macnab streets, Edward Hughes, in the 67th year of his age. Funeral on Friday, November 9, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

ROBINS - Died in this city, on Wednesday, November 7, Sarah Elizabeth, beloved wife of Thomas Blythe Robins, and only daughter of the late J. W. J. Andrew of Kingston, in the 23rd year of her age. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 3:30 from 55 Cathcart street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

HOWARD - (Bayfield) Henry Howard, a farmer living near Bayfield, was thrown out of his buggy about ten o'clock last night into a creek and instantly killed.

KINGSTON - (Montreal) Kingston, night watchman of the G.T.R. freight sheds, was knocked down by a locomotive at the Wellington Street crossing to-night and killed. He was 68 years of age.

HIGGINS - (Montreal) Marie L. Higgins,aged 19, an orphan who was adopted by a family in this city, fell in love with a young clerk here and although she used every endeavour to gain his affections, she was unsuccessful. She became despondent and today she purchased some rat poison and going to her room took a dose of it. When her friends found her, medical aid ws summoned, but it was of no use, as she died in a short time.

November 9, 1888

HOTRUM - Died in this city, on November 8, at her late residence, corner of Hughson and Ferrie streets, Mrs. Ann Hotrum, wife of John W. Hotrum, aged 36 years. Funeral from the above address on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

LAROQUE - (Ottawa) A shocking and fatal accident took place a day or two ago on the Upper Ottawa which resulted in the death of a young man named Oliver Laroque. He was employed above the Rocher Capitaine and while engaged in felling a tree was caught under it. The limbs fell on his body and broke three of his ribs.

SCOTT - (Dresden) James Scott of Dawn was killed by his wife early this morning who shot him through the head while he was asleep. She has shown symptoms of insanity lately, but was considered harmless. Scott, who was 43 years of age, had been a very hard worker and although indulging in drink rather freely at times was considered a good provider. There are seven children, the eldest being 14 years old and the youngest one year. Mrs. Scott's maiden name was Amelia Mack and her people live at Allandale, Ontario. Dr. Lougheed, coroner from Petrolia, held an inquest and the verdict returned was "murdered by his wife during a fit of insanity". Mrs. Scott was committed to Sarnia jail to await her trial at the spring assizes.

November 10, 1888

CHARLEBOIS - Died in Montreal, November 3, 1888, after a lingering and painful illness borne with Christian fortitude, Marguerite, beloved and fifth daughter of P. G. Charlebois, and grand-daughter of James Cahill of this city.

KILEY - (Windsor) Mrs. John Kiley, about 50 years of age, was found dead by her husband upon his awakening from sleep this morning in his residence on Glengarry avenue. The deceased was up and about her work as usual yesterday and retired for the night without complaining of ill health. Her taking off was evidently as quiet as it was sudden. It is supposed to have been caused by heart disease.

November 12, 1888

JAGER - Died in this city, on November 9, Albert Jager, in the 27th year od his age.

BUSH - (Niagara) Hon John L. Bush, of Clifton Place, Niagara Palls, Ontario, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the Niagara peninsula, passed away this morning in the 74th year of his age. The deceased was owner of the Clifton House. Mr. Bush came to this place from New York state and prior to taking up his residence here he had been in the New York state assembly.

HEENAN - (Peterborough) The eight-year-old child of P. Heenan while playing yesterday fell into a pot of boiling water and was scalded so badly that he died after a few hours of great agony.

November 13, 1888

HUNTER - Died at her home, Brooklyn, N.Y., on November 11, Mary Hunter, relict of the late W. R. Hunter, and daughter of the late Andrew Stephim.

TOWERS - Died at 175 East avenue north, on November 12, Mary Linklater, aged 75 years, widow of the late deceased David Towers of this city, and later of Orkney, Scotland. Funeral from the above address on Wednesday, November 14, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FLATT - Died in this city, on November 12, the wife of Jacob Flatt. Funeral from her husband's residence, 91 Cannon street east, on Wednesday, November 14, at 11 a.m. to Millgrove cemetery. Funeral service at Millgrove cemetery.

ROSE - (Picton) Lt. Col. Rose, ex-M.P., died this morning at 6 o'clock. For the last 25 years Mr. Rose has been a prominent figure in the county of Prince Edward, financially, socially, and politically. He represented this county in the Federal parliament from 1863 to 1878. In the general election of 1878 he declined to be a candidate. In 1863 he and Mr. Bog, now Lt. Col. Bog, organized the Sixteenth Battalion and he was at once appointed colonel and retained the command of the Sixteenth Battalion up to 1883 when he resigned. He was mayor of Picton

from 1860 to 1864 and again in 1885 and 1886. Colonel Rose was extensively engaged in the mercantile business here for forty years. At one time he was rated a very wealthy man. He was in his 71st year.

BERTRAM - (Montreal) Mrs. Felix Bertram who was only recently married has died suddenly of heart disease.

TURGEON - (Montreal) Olivier Turgeon who has just died at St. Charles Hospital here was born in 1776 at St. Anne des Plaines and was consequently 112 years old.

HERBERT - (Montreal) A man named Alphonse Herbert, 45 years of age, went into St. Patrick's orphanage asylum to-day and asked for a meal. He said he was starving. On being taken to the dinner table and while putting soup in his mouth, he fell back in his chair dead. The coroner held an inquest and a verdict of syncope of the heart was returned.

VANDERVORT - (Belleville) Mrs. L. W. Vandervort of this city has died at Dallas,Texas, from yellow fever.

November 15, 1888

DEVINE - (Montreal) Dr. Devine, aged 75 years, who has been an inmate of the Longue Pointe lunatic asylum for some time, committed suidide by throwing himself into the river to-day. His body was recovered shortly afterward.

LAMBERT - (Montreal) A man named Alfred Lambert was found dead in his bed to-day. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from cerebral apoplexy from the excessive use of intoxicating liquors.

OIKLE - (Halifax) James Oikle of Newburn, Lunenburg, was shoving a loaded rifle under the seat of his carriage yesterday when the cartridge exploded and the charge entered his stomach, killing him instantly.

HAYDEN - (Halifax) While the schooner "Carmelite" was beating into Canso last night, the mate, William Hayden, of Liverpool, N.B., fell overboard while reefing the mainsail and was drowned.

HOGG - (Guelph) In the death of John Hogg, which occurred esterday, there is removed one of our best and most widely known, enterprising, and successful merchants. For about 35 years closely identified with Guelph, he came to it when it was but a small and insignificant town, his business grew with it, and the energy and spirit that he manifested in conducting it did much to make the town known, especially to the north as one of the best markets in the province. Although not actively engaged in business for the last three or four years, his familiar face was often seen on our streets and his hearty greeting was always extended to his many friends from town and country.

The deceased was born on April 25, 1825, in Perth. He was the son of David Hogg, barrackmaster and ordnance storekeeper. He was educated in the grammar school in the town of Perth and for two years studied law with the late Judge Malloch of that place. Thinking the mercantile business a more lucrative calling, he was sent to learn the drygoods trade with Matthew Essson of Brockville, then one of the most thriving towns in Canada. Having served his time he came west to Hamilton and was for a time in the wholesale house of D. Mclnnes & Co.

After a time he started business for himself in Dundas, but was shortly after burned out. He then came to Guelph in the year 1853 and began the drygoods business in the old Gore Bank building on the market square where now stands the old portion of Bell & Co's stone factory. He entered into partnership with an old Dundas acquaintances, Charles Overfield, but after two years it was dissolved. From this stand he moved to a store built for him by the late Edward Carroll which is now occupied hy E. R. Ballert, and in this he remained until 1862 when he moved to the splendid new store which he built and occupied so long on the corner of Macdonnell and Wyndham streets, and then and now known as the Golden Lion.

His business steadily grew with the growth of the town and surrounding country, and when Guelph was about the only market for the north of it hundreds of farmers came every winter with their grain to the town and carried away their supply of drygoods. Mr. Hogg's enterprise was equal to the growth of his business and he thus gained a most extensive connection which he continued in a large measure to retain as long as he was in the trade.

November 16, 1888

BUILDER - Died at Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 14, Rev. Joseph Builder, formerly a missionary to India. Funeral from 62 East avenue south, at 11:15 on Saturday, November 17, to King street station, G.T.R., thence to Burlington.

Rev. Joseph Builder, a brother-in-law of Dr. R. J. Husband of this city, died on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. He returned last June from India where he had been working as a missionary and had been in poor health for a considerable time. Rev. Mr. Builder was a native of Caledonia, Ontario. He leaves a wife and two children. The remains will be interred in Burlington where Mrs. Builder's relatives reside.

November 16, 1888

BESWICK - (Toronto) James Edward Beswick a well known insurance man, was accidentally shot and killed by his friend, Edward Oplet at Ashburn's bay, adjoining this city, to-day.

MCCARTHY - (Montreal) Catherine McCarthy, aged 63 year, who was sent by the recorder to the female jail for three months yesterday and who said she was ill and infirm, has since died.

The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from debility, brought on by exposure and improper nourishment, and blame the recorder' court for sending her there.

November 17, 1888

LEMIEUX - (Montreal) Joseph Lemieux, a young butcher of St. Cunegonde, was gored to death by an ox this afternoon in a lumber yard off Mill street in that municipality. He was taking the ox to the abattoir when the animal broke away and Lemieux ran it into the yard. He was about placing a halter on it when the ferocious animal plunged at him and ran one of its horns through the young man's abdomen. He died five minutes after.

LOVE - (Toronto) Neil C. Love died suddenly this afternoon. Up till last night his health was the best, but he left work then complaining of chills. During the day he had several fits in one of which he died as stated. He has lived in Toronto for upwards of 50 years, having been one of its oldest residents. His business energy resulted in one of the largest and best known drug establishments in the city. He was appointed a justice of the peace by the Sandfield Macdonald government and has divided with Ald Baxter the honour of presiding at the police court in the absence of the magistrate. He was an alderman for ten years and for some time was president of the Ontario College of Pharmacy.

November 19, 1888

WORTHINGTON - Died in this city, on November 17, in the 30th year of her age, Ellen, wife of George Worthington, and daughter of James Wall.

GERRIE - Died on November 18, Minnie, beloved wife of J. W. Gerrie aged 31 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 5 Caroline street south, Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accent this intimation.

MCLEAN - Died at his late residence, No 324 King street east, on Sunday, November 18, Alexander McLean, aged 55 years. Funeral Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

HAMILTON - Died on November 17, at her late residence, 69 Walnut street, Mrs. Alice Hamilton, in the 50th year of her age. Funeral will take place from above address on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

MCQUAIG - (Montreal) A man named McQuaig was walking on the Grand Trunk Railway track at St. Henri last evening when he was struck by a locomotive and killed.

BARBER - (Toronto) The body of Fred Barber who suicided at Niagara Falls on Friday arrived here to-day and was placed in St. James vault to await the disposition of friends in England.

HINES - (Toronto) Thomas Hines, photographer, who worked with James Dixon of this city was drowned while shooting deer at Muskoka a few days ago. Hines came from Ottawa about a year ago.

LITTLE - (Mitchell) David Little, merchant tailor, and an old resident of this place, dropped dead on the street to-day on his way to tea. It is supposed to be heart disease.

November 20, 1888

BORNETTE - Died in this city, on November 17, Christine Lachaume, wife of the late James Bornette of Quebec, aged 73 years. Funeral will leave her son's residence, 10 Picton street east, Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GEROUX - (Ottawa) A man named Geroux was accidentally drowned in the Ottawa river here to-day while loading a lumber barge. The body was not recovered.

DOWNELL - (Halifax) A young man named Hiram Downell fell into the main shaft of one of the Malaga gold mines in Queen's county on Saturday and was instantly killed.

KENNEDY (St. Thomas) This morning the dead body of a man was found in a cornfield about a mile from the city. The remains were recognized as those of Dan Kennedy, an Oneida Indian. Deceased was in the city last Friday with two Indian companions, named Cornelius Hill and William Nicholas with whom he partook freely of firewater.

In the course of a row during the day Kennedy was struck on the head with a club by Nicholas, inflicting painful though not serious injuries. Hill and Kennedy then parted from him. Nicholas remained in the city, The two former proceeded about a mile along the road when Kennedy complained of being ill and lay down in the cornfield and soon after died. Hill then returned to St. Thomas and on the day following returned to Oneida and informed the friends of Kennedy of his death with the results above stated.

The coroner has decided to hold an inquest. Deceased was 77 years old.

MACDONALD - (Kingston) Miss Macdonald, sister of the premier, died on Saturday night at the residence of her brother-in-law, Professor Williamson.

November 21, 1888

RIEGER - Died in this city, November 20, William John, eldest son of Charles Rieger, aged 16 years. Funeral on Thursday, November 22, at 2 p.m. from his father's residence, corner of Barton and Hughson streets. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

RAYMOND - (Riviere du Loup) At 6:30 o'clock this morning as Captain Ernest Charette's schooner was coming into the harbour, a young man named Thomas Raymond, aged 17, a sailor on board the schooner,was struck by the mainsail boom and thrown overboard. Capt. Charette and another man tried to save him and even caught his clothes with a boathook, but it gave way, and the poor lad sank. Young Raymond is the third of his family drowned within a year, his two elder brothers having perished last fall.

November 22, 1888

WESTON - Died in this city, on November 20, Elizabeth, relict of the late John Weston, a native of Berwick-on-Tweed, England. Funeral from her daughter's residence, Mrs. J. Nicholson, 73 Locke street north, Thursday at 3 o'clock.

SWACKHAMMER - Died on November 20, at the residence of her daughter, Mary A. Almas, 16 Catherine street north, Sarah Walker, relict of the late W. Swackhammer, aged 84. Funeral from above address, on Thursday, November 22, at 11 a.m. to Barton cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are Invited to attend.

CHAMPAGNE - Died in this city, on November 20, Mary Marcelline, daughter of Charles J. Champagne, aged 10 years and 11 months. Funeral will leave her father's residence,,10 Picton street east, Thursday, November 22, at 8:30 a.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NOEL, CASAVANT - (Montreal) A shocking accident by which two men were literally mangled to death occurred on the Grand Trunk line at Dorval to-day. Their names are Ulrich Noel, aged 19, and Philip Casavant, aged 21, both employed as plasterers at the new Grand Trunk station in course of erection at Dorval. They were walking along the track, coming from the direction of Lachine, and were run down by the Toronto express which they did not appear to notice.

COOK - (Belleville) James Cook, for many years reeve of Rawdon, died at his home in that township, aged about 70. Deceased was a native of Ireland, an Orangeman, and an ardent leader of the Conservatives in his township.

November 23, 1888

BURNS - Died in this city, on November 22, at his mother's residence., 228 Hughson street north, Thomas Burns, aged 37 years, brother of William Burns, fireman G.T.R. The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday from the above address. Friends,and acquaintance will please attend.

FITZGERALD - Died suddenly on November 22, at 1 Caroline street south, Charlotte, beloved wife of William Fitzgerald, aged 58 years. Funeral on Sunday, November 25, from her late residence, at 2:30 p.m.

HAWKINS - (Montreal) Thomas Hawkins, J.P., for over twenty-five years leather and hide inspector, died suddenly while sitting down to breakfast this morning at his residence on Notre Dame street. He was in his 80th year. Death is supposed to have been caused by heart disease.

GREENSHIELDS (Montreal) The sudden death of Samuel Greenshields, junior member of the firm of S. Greenshields, Sons, & Co, wholesale drygoods merchants, is shrouded in mystery. Yesterday afternoon the deceased gentleman was in the best of spirits, in the enjoyment of the most robust health, and all who met him noticed the remarkable brilliancy of his spirits. He attended a meeting of the philharmonic society of which he was an enthusiastic member and then proceeded to the St. James Club to be present at a committee meeting, leaving there about 6 o'clock. He was driven home by his coachman and called on his mother on Drummond street. It was about 6:30 when he reached his home on Clarke avenue, Cote St. Antoine. Greenshields was an amateur mechanic and after dinner, as he was in the habit of doing, he repaired to his workshop and Mrs. Greenshields retired for the night.

Some time near midnight, becoming anxious, she went in search of her husband and found him dead in the workshop. The coroner held an inquest this evening when a verdict of accidental asphyxiation was returned. Mr. Greenshields was 34 years of age. After graduating from McGill University he was taken into the business carried on at that time by his father and uncle. He displayed keen business ability and after the death of the former was taken into partnership. On the death of their uncle, David Greenshields, a few years ago, the business came into the hands of the two brothers, G. B. Greenshields and the deceased gentleman. His death is very generally regretted.

MCCARTHY - (St. John) William McCarthy, about 70 years old, who resided in an old tumbledown log hut in Pocologan, was found dead on the floor of his hut to-day. One foot was caught in the flooring, the sleeves of his shirt, were rolled up, one hand was covered with blood, and his head touched the wall in the corner of the room. How he came to his death is a mystery. He had probably been dead several days when found.

MCLEOD - (St. John) Brakeman James McLeod of Truro was killed at Dorchester this morning while shunting off cars in the siding. His foot caught in a frog, and he fell, the cars passing over his body and cutting it in two. Death was of course quite instantaneous. Deceased was about 23 years of age.

MCDONALD - (Halifax) Michael McDonald of White Haven and his two sons, Malcolm and John, were drowned while fishing nine miles off Canso this afternoon by their boat sinking suddenly. Several other boats were anchored within a few hundred yards and the nearest bore down immediately, but too late to save the three men. The body of the elder McDonald was found floating on the surface. There is no absolute certainty as to the cause of the accident, some ascribing it a sudden squall, and others to the starting of a plank.

November 24, 1888

MCGOWN - Died in this city, on November 23, Janet Boyd, beloved wife of Archibald McGown, aged 56 years. Funeral will leave her husband's residence, 77 Hess street north, on Sunday, at 4:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited.

DINGWALL - Died in Detroit, on November 22, of diphtheria, Malcolm, eldest son of Donald and Jean Dingwall, in his 7th year.

TOWERS - Died in London, Ontario, on November 22, Jane Towers, aged 48 years. Funeral from her brother's residence, 111 Locke street, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCGOVERN - Died in this city, on November 22, Mr. John McGovern, V.C., aged 63 years. Funeral from his late residence, 68 Ferrie street, Sunday, November 25, at 2 p.m.

John McGovern who was known to almost everybody in Hamilton is dead. His death occurred very unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon. He was taken sick on Sunday and it was not thought his illness was serious, but he gradually became worse and passed away about 4 o'clock.

Mr. McGovern was born at Oltborock, parish of Templeport, Cavan county, Ireland, on May 16, 1825. He enlisted in the 101st Regiment of Foot for the East India Co's service on November 18, I846, at Limerick.

During his service he performed many deeds of valour and for his bravery he was awarded the Burmah medal with one clasp and the Victoria Cross. The last-mentioned honour was conferred upon him on June 23, 1857, for his bravery in the battle before Delhi which took place on that date. He was then serving as private in the ranks of the 1st Bengal Fusiliers who were actively engaged in the front on the day of that battle. At one time they pressed the foe so closely that they found themselves exposed to the full fire of the battery. The order was given to retire, but not before several of the numbers had bit the dust. As they turned to the rightabout,

one of their number fell. The others, however, pressed on and the wounded man was left lying on the ground helpless and alone in front of a bloodthirsty enemy. McGovern had, however, seen his comrade fall and dropping out of the ranks turned back to the rescue of the helpless soldier. To take him up in his arms was the work of a moment and then exposed to the full fury of the fire of the battery, he carried him to the rear. He wore a good conduct medal. He also had the honour of having his records after the battle in the Pudpore district an act of bravery for having charged three men on the Judpore legion on the turret of a wall, receiving thfclrfire, shooting one and bayoneting the other two alone and unassisted. This brave soldier received many sever* wounds, his body being covered with scars. He was discharged ., after eighteen years and 275 days' service on August 19, 1862.

He returned to Ireland and was married three months afterward. Then he and his wife came to America, settling in Hamilton, where they have lived for abouttwenty-five years. He was well liked by all who knew him and was an especial favourite with the officers and clerks in the inland revenue office where he had been employed for a number of years. He was in receipt of a pension of 14 pence a day, with an addition of 10 pounds a year for the Victoria Cross. He leaves a wife and tight children, four boys and four girls.

HARDY - (Halifax) A young man named Amos Hardy who had been working in the employ of Edward Davison & Sons, Bridgewater, had his collar bone split while engaged in the mill a week ago. He and several others were testing their strength when Hardy shouldered a piece of timber and attempted to throw it over his head, with the result that his collar bone was split. He started for home without making any complaint, and several days after, his mother noticed that his neck was swollen and asked the cause, when he informed her. A doctor was called, but too late to be of any service as he died from the effects.

HOGG - (Guelph) Hugh Hogg, a brother of John Hogg whose demise was noted last week, died here to-day. Deceased fell into a cattle guard a few nights ago and broke his nose. Erysipelas set in and death ensued to-day.

ARMSTRONG - (Sorel) Very general regret is felt here at the sudden death this afternoon of Chief Justice Armstrong, chairman of the labour commission, while walking on the street a few doors past the Richilieu Printing Co. office. The judge was seen to suddenly stagger and fall on the pavement when some two or three bystanders immediately rushed to his assistance and carried him to an adjoining house where medical aid was sent for, but unfortunately too late to be of any avail as death had meanwhile ensued from apoplexy. He was 68 years of age and resided over ten years on the island of St. Lucy, West Indies, as chief justice. He was also for some years President of the Montreal and Sorel Railway.

November 26, 1888

SCHRAM - (Waterford) This morning three or four young men were skating on the pond when the ice, being thin, broke, and one of them, Robert Schram, went through. His body was recovered with great difficulty after remaining under the water twenty minutes, but life was extinct.

REED - (Montreal) Arthur E. N. Reed, a stepson of Dr. A. Roberts of Lansington Square, London, England, and nephew by marriage of General Sir Fred Roberts, committed suicide here last night. The deceased whose brother died at sea two years ago was engaged to be married to a Miss Sutherland who jilted him since which he has gone to the bad. He came to Canada some time ago and was in the Northwest for a short time. He arrived here about fifteen days ago and put up at the Windsor Hotel. He stayed there for two weeks, leaving a couple of days ago and going to the Richilieu Hotel. About 6 o'clock last night there was a report of a pistol and upon the officials of the hotel proceeding to his room, he was found lying on the bed with a pistol beside him. He had shot himself behind the right ear and the ball came out over the left eye and fell to the floor. In his pocket was found a letter from his mother urging him to live better than he was doing. Four dollars and forty-eight cents and some pawn tickets were also found on him. His trunk and clothes are still at the Windsor where he owes a week's board. He had presented a letter of introduction to a prominent man here to whom he applied for a loan of $200 but was refused. Deceased was about 26 years of age. The coroner will hold an inquest to-morrow.

November 27, 1888

JONES - Died on November 26, at his late residence, 80 Ferguson avenue, Charles T. Jones, in the 73rd year of his age. Funeral will take place on Thursday, at 2:30 p.m.

NIXON - (Halifax) An inquest was held at the Victoria General Hospital on Eliza Nixon who died there on Saturday. A verdict was rendered that death was caused by the excessive use of alcohol. The woman was the wife of a man who lately failed in busines here and left for the United States. Half a dozen small children are in destitute circumstances.

MCGRORY - (London) Patrick McGrory, a young unmarried man and brother of John McGrory, blacksmith, Richmond street, was killed or rather so badly injured at the brickyards on Friday that he died the next day. The deceased was thrown suddenly from a wagon and struck the hard ground on his head. Although injured he was not considered dangerously hurt but continued to grow worse and at noon on Saturday he was taken to the city hospital. By 3 o'clock he was dead. The fall had almost dislocated the spinal cord at the base of the skull, practically breaking his neck.

ROOK - (Orillia) A very sad drowning accident happened here yesterday whereby Miss Kate Rook lost her life. Miss Rook lives about six miles out of here on the lake shore, and wished to come to church yesteray. William McPhie was also coming to town and he proposed to skate, but as Miss Rook could not skate, he undertook to draw her on a handsleigh. When about a mile and a half from town they struck a thin piece of ice which broke and they went through. They were unable to get out and Miss Rook soon sank and McPhie was just about gone when he was discovered by Messrs J. Blair and Ed Lloyd.

November 28, 1888

NORGRAVE - (Halifax) An inquest was commenced to-day on the body of Frank Norgrave who died in a house on Albermarle street last night shortly after having engaged in a fight with William Summers. The inquest was adjourned until to-morrow to await the result of a post mortem examination. The general impression is that Norgrave died from heart disease.

November 29, 1888

JAMES - Died at his late residence, No 2 Duke street, on November 28, George James, aged 59 years and 6 months. Funeral to-morrow (Friday) at 3:30 p.m.

George James died at his residence, Duke street. The deceased gentleman was about a score of years ago one of the wealthiest and most prosperous dry goods merchants In Hamilton. He retired from business with a handsome fortune and went to live in England, his native country, where he lost in speculation nearly all that he had made here. Three or four years ago Mr. James returned to Hamilton with his family and began business again but not as sucessful.as he was in former years. He was an honourable and upright gentleman and had many friends who will be sincerely grieved at his death. Mr. James was a past master of Strict Observance Masonic lodge and will be buried with Masonic honours. He leaves a widow and a numerous family.

CARROLL - (Dorchester, N.B.) Yesterday Thomas Carroll, a brakeman on a special freight train, was walking along the tender of the engine towards the cars which had become detached when he fell upon the track, the whole of the train passing over him, cutting him in pieces. This is the eleventh man killed on the Intercolonial Railroad this year between St. John and Halifax.

GORDON - (Belleville) Thomas Gordon, who left Millbridge on Sunday night on his way to a shanty, was the next morning found drowned in a creek.

DEAN - (Toronto) Thomas Dean, one of the oldest residents of West Toronto, is dead. He was at one time a well known cattle dealer and did a large business with the farmers and stock raisers of Western Ontario.

November 30, 1888

ROBILLARD - Died in this city, on November 29, Elizabeth Robillard aged 11 years. Funeral from 149 Catherine street north, on Friday, at 2 p.m.

BRISE - (Halifax) Capt. Ruggles Brise of the West Riding Regiment was almost instantly killed to-night through the accidental discharge of a double-barrelJted gun, both charges of which entered his abdomen.

December 1, 1888

CASTELL - Died in this city, on November 30, Christina, beloved wife of James Castell, in the 43rd year of her age. Funeral will leave her late residence, 78 Duke street, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 1. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

IBBOTSON - Died in this city, on November 30, Clara Ibbotson, daughter of William and Mary Louise Ibbotson, aged 5 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Funeral on Saturday. Private.

GULLY - Died in this city, on November 30, Edith S. Gully, youngest daughter of the late Joshua Gully, aged 5 years and 2 weeks. Funeral will take place from 41 John street north, on Sunday, December 2, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaitances will please accept this notice.

WATSON - (Belleville) A shantyman named Watson, employed in the Rathbun Co's shanty at Fawdah lake, on Tuesday took a teaspoon-ful of horse mixture of which ten drops is a dose and shortly afterward died. The man was unable to read.

LAPOINTE - (Quebec) Antoine Lapointe, aged 78, dropped dead this morning about 10 o'clock at his residence, St. Francois street, St. Roch.

SPEARMAN - (Montreal) To-day a man named John Spearman, residing on Centre street, was found dead in a yard at Point St. Charles. Deceased and two other man went into the yard to sleep while under the influence of liquor.

December 3, 1888

RASBERRY - Died at her residence, township of West Flamborough, on Saturday, December 1, Eliza, beloved wife of John Rasberry, Eq., aged 42 years and 23 days. Funeral on Monday, December 3, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FRENCH - (Ottawa) Charles French, a butcher, died this afternoon alter suffering terrible agony for nearly 24 hours. He drank liniment by mistake last night and though Drs. Graham, Klock, and Shillington were in constant attendance they could not save his life. French's wife went to a drugstore last evening to purchase a laxative for her husband.

Forgetting she had placed the medicine in a hand satchel, she in mistake picked up a bottle of liniment from the counter. On reaching home she administered the contents of the wrong bottle. Her husband was immediately taken ill, and suspecting poison, both husband and wife hastened to the drugstore three blocks away, but the unfortunate man faltered on the way and falling down had to be dragged the remaining distance to the drugstore. Three physicians who were soon on the scene did everything in their power to relieve the sufferer but without avail.

WOODS - Died at 59½ East avenue south, Hamilton, Walter Graeme, only son of Walter Woods, aged 15 years and 5 months. Funeral on Tuesday, December 4, at 3:30 p.m.

Walter Graeme Woods, the 15-year-old son of Walter Woods, broom manufacturer, met with a fatal accident Saturday afternoon. He was riding on horseback along Bay street and when near the corner of Ferrie street, a dog pursued the horse which became frightened and threw the young man to the ground. The horse stepped on young Woods, the caulk of his shoe inflating a frightful wound on his right temple.

He was unconscious when he was picked up and was taken to his father's residence, 59½ East avenue south. Drs. Husband, Adderson, and Gaviller were summoned, and they did all in their power to save the boy's life, bur their efforts were of no avail. He never regained consciousness and died about 11:30 a.m. yesterday. The horse's foot crushed the skull and caused concussion of the brain from which the boy died. He was an exceedingly bright and clever lad, and was a great favourite with his companions.

FINLAY - Died in this city, on December 1, Robert Finlay, in his 67th year. Funeral on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., from 173 Hughson street north. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

On Saturday afternoon, Robert Finlay, a moulder who was employed at Burrow, Stewart, & Milne's foundry, fell down a staitway in John Duffy's saloon at the corner of John and Cannon streets and received injuries which resulted in his death shortly afterward. Finlay had been to see the vice-regal procession and called in at the saloon about 3:30 as he was on his way home. He ordered a glass of beer, and after drinking a portion of it, he asked the way to the urinal. Duffay showed him the way, warning him at the same time to be careful of the stairs. Duffy returned to the bar-room and immediately after he heard a fall. He rushed downstairs and found Finlay lying on his back at the bottom of the stairs with his feet resting on the lower step. He was unconscious, but his heart and pulse were still beating. Duffy opened his shirt and endeavoured to revive him.

He also called him by name but received no response. No blood came from any wound on his head, but his nose bled profusely. Duffy immediately sent a messenger for a physician, then he and two young men carried the injured man upstairs. He did not appear to suffer much, and died without a struggle about ten minutes after the accident occurred and before a doctor arrived. Dr. Dillabaugh was the first physician who examined the body. His opinion was that Finlay died from a fracture of the base of the skull, but he could not tell the exact cause until after an autopsy was made. Coroner Mackelcan was also notified and on his arrival he decided to hold an inquest and instructed Detective McKenzie to empanel a jury.

The stairway down which the deceased fell, was a good one and well lighted, although it was not protected by a railing. Finlay was blind in one eye, having had it burned many years ago. He also wore new shoes and no doubt missed his footing and fell. He was apparently sober when he was in the saloon, The body was taken to the residence of David Finlay, 173 Hughson street north, who is the son of the deceased.

Finlay was a married man about 67 years old and worked at Burrow, Stewart, & Milne's. He lived with his son-in-law, John Voll, 85 Macanlay street east. He leaves a wife, two grown-up sons and a married daughter.

BONDS - (Halifax) John Bonds, a farmer 74 years old, while tying his horses in East Rawdon, was kicked in the abdomen by one of them, receiving injuries from which he died the following day.

SILLARS - Parnell, a member of the firm of Sillera & Cairns, of St. John's, Newfoundland, shot Sillars dead last night, putting two bullets through his body. Sillars was wealthy and retired from the business some years ago. Parnell took poison after the shooting but is recovering.

CALLOW - (Halifax) William Callow, while assisting in unloading a vessel to-day, fell from an elevator platform into the water. In descending his head struck the rail of the vessel. At the Victoria general hospital it was found that his skull was fractured. He died at the hospital this evening. He was a native of Newfoundland.

CARPENTER - (Montreal) A young man named Carpenter jumped off a Canadian Pacific Railway train while it was in motion at Hochelaga to-night when he slipped and fell under the wheels. The conductor, hearing his agonized scream, had the train stopped, but it was too late, and part of the unfortunate man's head was cut off. An inquest will be held to-morrow. The deceased got on the train at Massouche, and no reason can be assigned for him to jump off at Hochelaga.

GLOBENSKY - (Montreal) Judge Globensky died here to-night of Inflammation of the bowels. He was appointed judge of the superior court about a year ago and was formerly law partner of Hon. Senator Lacoste. He was admitted to the bar in 1861.

RENAUD - (Windsor) Last night Noe Renaud of Petite Cote was drowned opposite the above place. Early in the day he, in company with Peter Reaume, crossed to Wyandotte. About midnight they started to return and when in the middle of the river both stood up in the boat which overbalanced and both fell into the water, Renaud going headfirst and never rising. Reaume fell flat on the water and seized the boat which had not capsized. He managed to climb into the boat, reaching home this morning. Renaud's body has not been recovered.

CARL - (Madoc) An aocident occurred last night about 5 o'clock in the woods in one of Gilgour & Co's shanties. Peter Carl and Joseph Sofa were felling a large tree. The tree lodged in another tree. When they freed it, they found the tree was coming the wrong way and tried to get out of the way. In running away, Sofa fell and his axe struck Carl in the calf of the leg, severing an artery. Before a doctor arrived, Carl bled to death. The same axe, after cutting Carl, was struck by the falling tree and flew hack and struck Sofa, cutting a big gash in his leg above the knee. Sofa is likely to recover.

December 4, 1888

RIDDELL - Died in this city, on December 3, Ellen Riddell, in The 51st year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No 8 Strong Block, Catherine street north, corner of Macaulay, on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock.

ALLAN, WILLIAMS, SHERRY - (Merritton) At 12:30 this morning a fatal collision occurred in the Grand Trunk Railway yards at this place, resulting in the death of three trainmen. An engine attached to a caboose was taking water at the tank when a train was observed rushing down the heavy grade of the Welland division which forms a junction with the main line near the tank. Engineer King of the engine taking water immediately backed his engine down the track, but the train plunged into his engine, demolishing the frontworks, but the engineer and fireman escaped serious injury. The down train consisted of a heavy coal train and its engine was smashed into fragments and about twenty cars of coal piled in every conceivable direction. Fireman Michael Sherry was extricated from the ruins with a great gash across his cheek and lived only two hours. He leaves a motherless family at his home in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The body of Driver James Williams was taken from the wreck cut in two. He was one of the oldest and ablest drivers on the Great Western Railway division and lived at Niagara Falls, Ontario, where his family reside. The remains of Brakeman Allan were found badly mutilated. He has been in this country but a short

time, coming from England. Robert Allan, the brakeman who was killed in the accident, boarded at Berlinghoff & H all's hotel on Stuart street. He was about 44 years old and came to Canada from England last June. He leaves a boy about 10 years old who is now without a friend or relative in this country.

EWART - (Kingston) An eccentric character known as Bill Ewart who has lived at Portsmouth for the last twenty years was found drowned in the harbour of that place on Saturday night. A Coroner's inquest was held and a verdict of adcidental drowning was returned.

December 6, 1888

HALL - Died in this city, on December 5, at her late residence, No 169 East avenue north, Ella, beloved wife of Edward Hall, aged 41 years. Funeral Friday morning at 10 o'clock.

SIMMONS - Died in this city, on December 5, at his late residence, 21 Sheaffe street, John Simmons, aged 49 years. Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

CLARK - Tuesday afternoon some boys in Mount Hope village saw a man who was driving through the village fall off his load upon the ground. Assistance was immediately summoned, but the man lived only a few minutes after being picked up. His name was George Clark, Jr., son of George Clark, dairyman on the mountain. The deceased was about 40 years of age and leaves a widow and three children who live in Caledonia. He was engaged in teaming groceries and general merchandise from Hamilton to Caledonia. Just before he fell, the boys say the deceased rose up as if about to fix his load. There were very few bruises on the body and it was impossible to tell from a superficial examination what the cause of death was. There will not be an inquest.

December 7, 1888

WILLIAMS - Died in this city, on December 5, at her late residence, 40 Walnut street south, Martha, wife of John C. Williams, aged 72 years. Funeral takes place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GRIFFITHS - Died in this city, on December 5, at the late residence, No 12 Upper Cathcart street, Margaret Griffiths, aged 57 years. Funeral Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation.

WHALEN - Died in this city, on December 5, at his late residence, 375 Catherine street north, John Whalen, aged 76 years. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

TILTON - (St. John) Mrs. Barnabas Tilton, mother of John.Tilton, deputy minister of fisheries, died at her residence, Lancaster, this morning. Deceased was in her 81st year.

FOURNIER - (Quebec) Five men left Gaspe basin in a small flat boat for their homes on Dartmouth river. Two of them landed on the way, but the other three, Founders, father, son and nephew, more daring than wise, proceeded on. When night overtook them, sharp floating ice cut the flat boat which filled with water. Those on shore made efforts to rescue them, but without success, owing to the danger of the sharp ice cutting the boat. At daylight the three stalwart men were seen lying dead in the flat. The nephew of the older man was to have been married shortly. All were buried in one grave.

DWYER - (Blyth) Michael Dwyer's house, Morris township, was destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this morning. His wife and daughter, Mrs. Clennan, and the latter's three children, were burned to death. Mr. Dwyer and one child escaped but were badly burned. The fire started from an ash barrel at the side of the house. Mrs. Clennan perished by attempting to rescue one of her children. The house was constructed of logs and was completely destroyed together with the contents.

December 8, 1888

ROTH - Died on Thursday, December 6, at the residence of her son-in-law, August Betzinger, No 68 Lower Cathcart street, Gertrude Roth, relict of the late Peter Roth, of Alsfeld, G.D., Hessen, Germany, in the 76th year of her age. The funeral will take place from the above address, on Sunday, December 9, at 3:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

PRITCHARD - (Toronto) Matthew Pritchard, section man, was struck by a train on the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge in Rosedale yesterday. He was knocked to the ground below and killed instantly.

December 10, 1888

CURTIS - Died at Niagara-on-the-lake, on December 8, Miss Ella Curtis, in her 25th year.

MCILROY - Died in this city on December 8, at No 30 Victoria avenue north, William Henry, eldest son of S. B. McIlroy, aged 26 years. Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

ARMSTRONG - (Ottawa) Thomas Armstrong, an employee of James Maclaren & Co, died here to-day from the effects of an injury received a week ago by a brick falling on his head.

LONGTAIN - (Ottawa) Mrs. Frank Longtain of Clarence Creek, Russell township, suicided a few days ago by drinking paris green. The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts.

December 11, 1888

PLUMRIDGE - Died in this city, on December 8, Frederick Plumridge, in the 15th year of his age, only son of the late John Plumridge and Mary Plumridge. Funeral from the residence of Mrs. William Drysdale, No 182 Napier street, on Tuesday, December 11, at 3:30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

On December 1, Frederick Plumridge, a 14-year-old lad, who lived with a Mrs. Drysdale at 182 Napier street, was severely injured by the explosion of a toy cannon, a piece of the iron entering his leg. The boy was taken to the hospital and blood poisoning set in. He died on Saturday.

EDE - Died at 68 Hess street north, on Sunday, December 9, Amy Isabella Rowland, infant daughter of William and Jennie Ede. Funeral from above address on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m.

FOSTER Died at Burlington, on December 6, 1888, at the residence of his brother, Henry Foster, Esq., William Foster, in the 73rd year of his age.

MCARTHUR - On Saturday morning an old man named Robert McArthur was struck by a falling tree in the bush near Burlington and had his back broken. He died from the injuries yesterday morning. The deceased was about 60 years of age and a bachelor. It appears that McArthur and a number of other men were employed in cutting timber for W. J. Douglas in Pettit's bush. A man named Moffat was chopping at a small maple tree and McArthur was at some distance from him engaged on another tree. The maple began to totter to its fall and Moffat shouted to the men to get out of the way. Old McArthur was near-sighted and in trying to escape he ran under the falling tree with the result above stated. The deceased was an uncle of R. McArthur who is employed by the Canadian Express Company in this city.

December 12, 1888

CONVILLE - (Quebec) William Conville, carter, a resident of Montcalm ward, was found dead in his bed last night.

MCNAMARA - (Halifax) An elderly spinster named McNamara was struck by a locomotive while crossing the Windsor & Annapolis Railway track in Windsor this morning and was injured so badly that she died this afternoon.

MITCHELL - (Montreal) William Mitchell, who has been in jail several times for larceny, died from drinking in O'Connors Boston Beanery on the night of December 5. His father managed to stop the inquest and had him buried on the morning of December 6.

JOHNSON - (St. John) William Johnson, a young man, an employee of the Intercolonial Railway works, Moncton, came to the city on Saturday and became intoxicated. He was picked up insensible last night and died to-night. Foul play is suspected.

December 13, 1888

KELLY - (Montreal) Hon. William Kelly, a member of the legislative council of New Brunswick, died to-day at his son's residence in this city. The deceased was son of J. M. Kelly who came to the province in the year 1798. He was born at Moncton in 1827 where he was educated. The deceased was a member of the executive council of New Brunswick with the office of chief commissioner of public works from 1869 to 1875. Previous to his appointment to the upper house in the latter years Kelly represented the county of Northumberland in the provincial legislature. He was a Liberal in politics. The funeral will take place to-morrow to Bonaventure station whence the remains will be taken to Chatham.

BEGGS - (Toronto) George Beggs, a Toronto man aged 23 years, was blown into atoms this afternoon while engaged with other workmen in blasting operations on the Canadian Pacific cut at Doncaster. Two blasts had been got ready at once and a fuse which Beggs prepared failed to light properly. The men withdrew, Beggs returning immediately after the first explosion. The first blast meantime had not died out and at this moment it flared out and the blast fired, blowing Beggs over forty feet into the air.

December 14, 1888

CANNING - Died in this city, on December 13, Mary Ann, wife of George Canning, aged 63 years. Funeral from her late residence, 49 Wellington street south, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

RUSSELL - Died on December 6, at her late residence, at Flesherton, Josephine S. Swift, beloved wife of J. G. Russell, and only and dearly beloved daughter of Sarah I. Swift and the late William P. Swift, and grand-daughter of the late Joseph Miller of Hamilton.

SCOTT - Died in this city, on December 13, Mrs. James Scott, in her 69th year, late of St. Ann's. Funeral will take place from Bronte station on Saturday at 1 o'clock.

BASTEDO - Drowned in Lake Medad, Nelson, on December 12, 1888, Maurice Bastedo, only son of William M. amd Abigail Bastedo, aged 10 years and 11 months. Funeral at 1 p.m. Friday. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BASTEDO, LILLICROP - Wednesday afternoon after school James Lillicrop aged 13, and Maurice Bastedo aged 10, went skating on Lake Medad, a small sheet of water in Nelson township about nine miles from Hamilton. The lake was only partially frozen over and there were treacherous spots where he ice had been broken and fresh ice had formed during the night. The boys ventured out too far from the shore and coming to one of these treacherous places, the thin ice gave way under their weight and they were plunged into the icy water. Nobody saw them go through except George Lillicrop, a younger brother of James. He ran for assistance but there was not time to save the poor little fellows. Within half an hour after they broke through the ice, their bodies were taken out of the water and every means was taken to restore life but in vain. William Lillicrop and William Bastedo, the fathers of the unfortunate lads are farmers who live in the vicinity of Lake Medad.

BANKS - (Ottawa) James Banks, auctioneer, one of the oldest residents, died at the hospital yesterday. He used to be a surgeon in the East India Company's service and won a medal for bravery in the Indian Mutiny. The Army and Navy Veterans' Association will attend the funeral.

HENNING - (Toronto) Mrs. Bella Henning, sister of the late George Brown, died on Tuesday last at Florence, Italy, in the 65th year of her age.

December 15, 1888

JOB - Died in this city, at No 33 Markland street, on December 14, William Henry, only child of William and Mary J. Job, aged 5 years and 6 months. Funeral Sunday, at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

FEAVER - Died in this city, on December 13, Elizabeth, wife of W. J. Feaver, aged 39 years, a native of Ayrshire, Scotland. Funeral from her late residence, 49 Wellington street north, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCMULLAN - (Peterborough) Thomas McMullan, an old man 74 years of age, who was one of the most important witnesses in the Greenfield trial here yesterday, met a horrible death last night. He got his court money and with part of it secured a bottle of whiskey and started for his house which is about a mile from here. By the time he arrived he was very drunk. A neighbour went to the house with him and lit his fire as he was living alone. About half an hour afterward the same neighbour was horror struck by seeing smoke issuing from the old man's house.

He rushed to it but upon opening the door found an entrance impossible on account of the fierce flames and dense smoke. Other neighbours soon reached the scene but all efforts to save the old man were fruitless. It is supposed the fire caught from an old rickety stove. He had been living on the municipality for several years, having no relatives living. His wife was poisoned about seven years ago and his daughter shot herself since that time.

MCLACHLIN - (Toronto) Mrs. McLachlin, wife of Rev. Alexander McLachlin who left Toronto less than a year ago to take charge of St. Paul's Institute, Tarsus, Asia Minor, has died at Adana, Asia Mirior. Mr. McLachlin married only on the eve of his departure.

December 17, 1888

GOTTORFF - Died in this city, on December 14, Selma Gertrude, beloved daughter of Fred and E. Gottorff, aged 1 year and 3 months.

ALLAN - Died at his sister's residence, Toronto, Saturday, December 15, Patrick Allan, aged 54 years, brother-in-law of E. Pollbck, gardener, Barton. Funeral will leave G.T.R. station (Stuart street) on Monday, December 17, at 2 p.m.

FEARMAN - Died at 72 East avenue south, on December 16, Charles Arthur, the infant son of F. Chester and Mabel Fearman, aged 2 months and 14 days. Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

MCGUIRE - Died in this city, on Sunday, December 16, John, youngest son of John and Mary McGuire, aged 1 year and 3 months. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m. from the residence of his parents, 40 Cannon street west. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WAMBOLDT - (Halifax) John Wamboldt, a seaman belonging to the schooner "Mazurka" of Vogler's Cove, has been missing since Wednesday night. This morning his body was found floating in the dock at Butler's wharf and it is supposed he fell overboard in the dark. He was 22 years old.

KEEFE - (St. John) At an early hour last Monday morning a fire was discovered in the quarters of Deputy Warden Keefe of Dorchester Penitentiary. In their attempt to escape, Mr. and Mrs. Keefe were stupefied by the smoke. Mr. Keefe, who was found dead, was buried here from the residence of his son on Thursday. Early this morning Mrs. Keefe, who has been in an unconscious state ever since the fire, died.

HEBERT - (Belleville) Two boys, aged 11 and 15 years, sons of Mr. Hebert, storekeeper of Ferry Point, were drowned in the bay this morning by the breaking of the ice. They started from

Ferry Point to skate over, pushing a handsleigh containing Antoine Bourbonnais. When in the center of the bay opposite the mouth of the river, they ventured on a piece of ice which had formed during the night. A crack was heard and the sleigh and skaters disappeared into the water. Bourbonnais got out and did everything in his power to save the two boys but failed. After several times they disappeared and in a few minutes the bodies came up under the ice. Skaters secured pikepoles and fished out the dead bodies.

December 18, 1888

LUCAS - Died in this city, on December 17, Charles Henry Lucas, third son of Robert Lucas, in the 26th year of his age. Funeral on Wednesday, December 19, at 3 p.m., from his father's residence, 117 Bay street north. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Charles H. Lucas, book-keeper for J. C. Taylor & Co, died yesterday at his father's residence, 117 Bay street north. He had been suffering for quite a time from lung disease. Deceased was very highly respected and leaves behind him a wife and child. He is the son of Robert Lucas, foreman of the E. & C. Gurney manufacturing company. Funeral Wednesday at 3 o'clock.

BODDEN - Died in this city, on December 15, at 129 Macaulay street east, Eloner, beloved wife of W. H. Bodden, aged 42 years. Funeral on Tuesday, December 18, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MCKEOWN - Died on December 16, at her husband's residence, 61 Hobinson street, Kate Pfann, beloved wife of James McKeown, and eldest daughter of George and Christena Pfann, aged 28 years. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

BOURGEAN - (Ottawa) Henry Bourgean was drowned in Lake Deschenes opposite Aylmer at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

GIBSON - (Ottawa) Near Twelve Mile Island, Waldon Gibson, son ol George Gibson of Black Bay, broke through the ice and was drowned. The body has not been recovered.

MORRISSETT - (Quebec) Everybody was in readiness at the basilica to-day for the funeral of C. Morrissett, advocate, whose sudden death was announced some days ago. The funeral was postponed as there seems to have been doubt whether Morrissett was really dead or only in a trance. Dr. Verge made several professional efforts to ascertain if it was a case of suspended animation and another doctor and two students from Laval university held an examination and agreed with Dr. Verge that death had supervened. Accordingly the funeral is fixed for Wednesday.

December 19, 1888

MILLER - Died in this city, on Tuesday morning, December 18, Matilda, beloved wife of A. J. Miller, aged 40 years. Funeral from the Hamilton Club on Thursday, December 20, at 3 pm. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

GRAHAM - Died on December 17, at the residence of her son-in-law, W. J. McDonnell, Caistorville, Mrs. Robert Graham, relict of the late Sergeant Graham of the Hamilton Police Force, aged 74 years. Funeral from the station of the Northern & Northwestern Railway, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

HENDERSON - In the audience that listened to the readings of J. K. Rae, the Scotch elecutionist, in Knox Church lecture room last night, no one was more interested and entertained than J. M. Henderson, merchant tailor. Mr. Rae's Scotch humour pleased the good old gentleman immensely and he laughed heartily and immoderately. There was a tragic end to his mirth.

Immediately after the entertainment when he stepped into the street to go home he was seized with violent pains in the region of the heart. He succeeded in getting up James street as far as the Foresters' Hall. Mrs. C. Reid, an elderly widowed lady and an old friend of Mr. Henderson's lives over the hall and Mr. Henderson dragged himself upstairs to her apartment. He rested for a few minutes and felt so much better that he was able to chat with Mrs. Reid about the entertainment which he had just attended and told her he had laughed so much that he had brought on the old heart trouble which had prostrated him once before.

He was preparing to take his leave when he was again seized with spasms. Mrs. Reid removed his coat, placed him on a bed, and made him swallow a little spirits. But he rapidly grew worse and at length, realizing his danger, begged Mrs. Reid to send for Dr. Leslie, his family physician. This Mrs. Reid was too much excited to do for several minutes, but finally several physicians were notified and three soon arrived, but before their arrival Mr. Henderson had died. His death occurred about fifteen minutes after his second attack. The body was removed to his home on Robinson street, near Macnab.

Mr. Henderson was born near Edinburgh about 65 years ago. He had lived in Hamilton thirty years. For many years he was a member of the firm of Monroe & Handerson, subsequently Monroe, Henderson & Mackenzie which carried on an extensive business as wholesale clothiers. Eight years ago the firm dissolved and since that time Mr. Henderson was engaged in business as a merchant tailor. His wife and five children survive him. Mrs. Henderson is an invalid and it is feared that her husband's death will prove a serious shock to her. The family consists of four daughters, Mrs. James Angus, Mrs. J. Stewart, and two unmarried ladies, and one son, Alexander, who is in San Francisco.

Mr. Henderson was a good type of the Scottish gentleman. Courteous and genial in manner, cheerful in disposition, kind of heart and yet with all his impulses well under the control of his

judgment, scrupulously honourable in all his business and social relations, cautious and clearheaded in forming opinions, courageous and sturdy in defending what he thought was just and right, Mr. Henderson was a man to win the affection and command the respect of all who knew him. He was a religious man, one whose religion permeated and governed his life on weekdays as well as on Sundays. For many years he had been a valued member of Central Presbyterian Church of which he also was an elder. In politics Mr. Henderson was a Liberal-Conservative.

December 20, 1888

HENDERSON - Died in this city, on December 18, John M. Henderson, merchant tailor, aged 67 years. Funeral from his late residence, Robinison street between MacNab and Park, on Thursday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

NICHOL - Died in this city on December 18, Bessie beloved wife of James Nichol, in the 26th year of her age. Funeral on Thursday, December 20, at 2 p.m., from her husband's residence, corner of King and Wentworth streets. Friends will please accept this intimation.

GOERING - Died in this city, on December 19, E. Caroline, beloved wife of Henry Goering, in the 38th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 63 York street, on Friday, December 21, at 3 p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

WRIGHT, MCDONALD - (St. John) Word has been received here of the drowning of two boys at McDonald's Point, King's County, on Saturday last. The names are Ernest Wright and Ernest McDonald. They were skating at the time and broke through the ice. The body of McDonald was recovered but the body of his companion had not been found up to yesterday.

DICKSON - (Goderich) Archibald Dickson, who has occupied the position of postmaster here for the past twenty years, died this morning.

BEERHALTER - (Thorold) A lad named Bernard Beerhalter, aged 17, fell into a vat of scalding water at the basket factory here this morning. There is no hope of recovery.

December 21, 1888

WOODCOCK - Died at the city hospital on Wednesday, December 19, John Woodcock, aged 29 years. Funeral from his late residence, 120 Simcoe street east, on Saturday, at 4 p.m.

HOLDEN - Died in this city, on December 19, at the residence of his grand-daughter, Mrs. William Jarvis, James B. Holden, in the 80th year of his age. Funeral on Friday, December 21, at 2 o'clock, from 262 King street east. Friends will please accept this intimation.

WINN - Died in this city, on December 20, Alice May, only daughter of George and Jessey Winn, aged 3 months and 2 weeks. Funeral on Friday, December 21, at 4 p.m., from her parents' residence, Cannon street east. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

SOULP - (Jordan) At 8 o'clock this evening Samuel Soulp, a farmer living near this village, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. He is said to have been quite insane for some days past.

YOUNG - Yesterday morning Frank Young, 102 Ferguson avenue; Charles Jenkins, 103 Ferrie street east; and Edward Buskard, 124 Ferrie street east, three small boys about 12 years of age, went skating on the coal oil inlet which lies east of Wentworth street. Though the bay is not frozen, the recent cold snap has placed a very thin sheet of ioe on the inlet. But it is treacherous. Some chemicals from the refinery prevent it freezing in places and the ice is full of airholes or places covered with a thin sheet of ice.

The three boys were skating along about 20 yard from shore when Young went into one of these airholes and sank out of sight at once, and was not seen again. Buskard, following swiftly after him, went into the edge of the hole but escaped with wet feet. The boys took off their skates and started around to the boat houses at the foot of Wentworth street to give the alarm, but almost an hour elapsed before assistance arrived.

John Morris had no difficulty in finding the body which, was standing upright in the hole with the head about four inches below the surface. The water is only four feet deep at this point, but it is thought that his skates must have got stuck in the bottom and kept him down.

The patrol wagon went down and brought the body up to 102 Ferguson avenue where the boy's widowed mother lives. There a terrible scene occurred. As the dripping body with its fur hat pulled down over its face and the skates still strapped to its feet was lifted gently out of the patrol wagon by the policemen, the poor mother broke away from those who were endeavouring to restrain her, in the house and came rushing out to meet them.

Her frantic grief was most distressing and the officers used as they are to such scenes were glad to get away and leave the poor woman to the kindly care of sympathetic neighbours. Mrs. Young is a widow and has a family of seven children.

On hearing the particulars of the case, Dr. Mackelcan decided that an inquest was unnecessary.

HOLDEN - James B. Holden died Wednesday night at the residence of his grand-daughter, Mrs. William Jarvis, 282 King street east, at the ripe age of 79 years. Mr. Holden was for many years a resident of Hamilton. He was born at Barnsham Hall, Suffolk, England. He came to Canada in 1837 and settled at Sarnia taking part in the rebellion of that year. Subsequently he left Sarnia and went to live on the Grand River and became proprietor of the Seneca mills at Caledonia, carrying on a prosperous business there for many years. About fourteen years ago he retired from business and moved to Hamilton where he has since resided. He was caretaker of Victoria Avenue school for a number of years and was very active for a man of his age, performing his work at the school until a short time before his death. His upright manner and business integrity made him many friends and he was highly respected by all his acquaintances.

His family consists of two sons, W. W. and George C. Holden, and one daughter, Mrs. A. B. Reynold who lives in Hazelton, Kansas. Mr. Holden was one of the oldest members of the St. George's Benevolent Society. At the last annual meeting of that society the old gentleman said it was the fiftieth annual St. George's dinner that he had attended, and he delighted the company by singing a song. He was a Freemason of long standing. He was a member of St. Andrew's lodge, No 62, Caledonia, also a charter and honourary member of Enniskill lodge, No 185, York, and a member of St. John's Chapter, this city. He was present at the formation of the grand lodge of Canada.

December 22, 1888

MCGREGOR - Died, Miss Christina McGregor, on December 20, at 98 Robinson street, west of Locke street. Funeral at 8:15 on Saturday morning to the G.T.R. station. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

POWELL - (London) The body of a man in a dying condition was found by one of the watchmen of the Grand Trunk Railway lying beside the track in the yard near the roundhouse between 7 and 8 o'clock last night. He was'picked up and sent to the hospital in the ambulance. The doctor who attended him found the front of his head crushed as if he had been struck by a large object and it is surmised that he was on the Pacific express going west and either leaned out from the car platform and so came in contact with a signal post or a car in the yard, or --------- and was struck by a passing car.

He did not live more that half an hour after being discovered. The unfortunate man was between 50 and 60 years of age apparently, and had passes from Niagara Falls to Chicago. The passes were made out in the name of B. Powell, car checker, of Niagara Falls. Coroner Flock was notified to-day and opened an inquest on the body. Henry Clifton, an adopted son of the deceased, came up from the falls this morning and recognized the body.

December 24, 1888

YOUNG - Drowned in Hamilton Bay, on December 20, 1888, Edwin Frank, youngest son of the late John Young, moulder, of this city.

TURCOTTE - (Montreal) Mrs. Turcotte died suddenly at Cote St. Michael to-day of cerebral apoplexy.

JEFFRY - Died in this city, on December 22, John Matthew, son of the late Joseph Jeffry, in the 23rd year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., from the residence of his uncle, 39 Cherry street. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

MARLATT - Died at Oakville, on December 22, Aggie Waldie, wife of Cecil G. Marlatt, aged 26 years. Funeral on Monday at 2:30 p.m.

December 26, 1888

SEXSMITH - (Toronto) A fire broke out this morning in the ammonia works, corner of King and Berkeley streets. The fire was small but reached a tank filled with ammonia which exploded with great force, blowing the building, a brick one, into pieces, and hurling doors and window sashes across the street. George Sexsmith, an employee, attempted to extinguish the flames and in so doing was blown right across the road and instantly killed. Arthur Davis, another employee, was also badly injured and is not expected to live.

GAGNON - (Montreal) A boy named Gagnon, 15 years of age, dropped dead on the street last night while going to midnight mass.

Labelle (Montreal) A young man named Labelle, aged 27 years, died suddenly this morning at his residence, Dufresne street.

CHRISTIE - An accident occurred here yesterday by which a young man named Stewart Christie, son of John Christie, lost his life. While driving a buggy the wheel collided with a post with such violence that the young man was thrown upon the ground, receiving injuries which resulted in his death a few hours later. The deceased was about 19 years of age. (Bloomfield, Ont)

December 27, 1888

PLANT - Died in this city, on December 26, Kate, wife of John Plant, in her 27th year. Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock from her late residence, corner of Cherry and Jackson streets. Friends will kindly accept this notice.

LYONS - Died in the township of Barton (mountain top) on Dec. 25, Mary Ann, beloved wife of William Lyons, aged 50 years. Funeral on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Interment at Barton Church. Friends will please accept this intimation.

COOMBER - Died on December 26, Elizabeth Walker, wife of Ephraim Coomber, aged 28 years and 11 months. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 26 Main street west, on Friday, at 2 p.m. Friends please accept this intimation.

AUDETTE - Died at Woodland, California, on November 30, Annie Kerr, beloved wife of Joshua Audette, and eldest daughter of the late George Kerr, 45 Florence street, this city.

FAVREAU - (Ottawa) Louis Napoleon Favreau, grocer, fell dead in a fit of apoplexy while serving customers in his store.

STEWART - (Ottawa) Cunningham Stewart, comptroller of finance, post office department, died to-day from typhoid fever. Deceased was one of the oldest employees of the post office department and was universally respected.

MCMILLAN - (Strathroy) Josiah McMillan, of this place, was found dead at 9 o'clock to-day in a small stream, two miles from town. He left his residence about 5 p.m. yesterday saying that he would return about 8 or 9 p.m. He was at the Commercial here and appeared in good health. He was not seen again until his body was found this morning. There is strong suspicion of foul play as the water where the body was lying is only 18 inches deep. An inquest will be held to-morrow when some facts may be elicited. The deceased had a small grocery store and has resided here many years.

December 28, 1888

FINLAY - Died in this city, on December 27, Mary, relict of the late Robert Finlay, a native of Fifeshire, Scotland. Funeral from her late residence, 173 Hughson street north, on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m.

SIMPSON - Died on December 27, at Blackheath, John A. Simpson, in the 24th year of his age. Funeral from Blackheath to Hall's Corners on Saturday, December 29, at 10 a.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

BROWN - (Montreal) Thomas Storrow Brown has died from the result of an accident, in the 86th year of his age. He was a prominent figure in the rebellion of 1837 and 1838. He was a member of the Fils de la Liberte and in an encounter on St. James street with their enemies he lost an eye. A warrant for his arrest for high treason was issued, but Brown escaped to the United States. Before his departure he placed himself at the head of some raw recruits and gained an easy victory over the regulars under Colonel Wetherall. Five hundred pounds were offered for his apprehension but his friends refused to give him up. He lived in the States till an amnesty was proclaimed.

CASEY - (St. John) Romaine Casey, 50 years old, was killed this afternoon while his team was going over the Cook Brook crossing eight miles from Moncton. Casey's companions crossed the track safely, but his team stopped at the track, when the engine struck his sled, throwing the deceased about fifteen feet against a stick of timber, breaking his neck. The horses escaped injury. The train was immediately stopped and the remains were taken to Moncton where an inquest was held to-night when a verdict of accidental death and no blame attached to the railway was returned.

SMITH - (Halifax) Minard W. Smith, coloured, of Billtown West, went to the woods on Friday last with his team for wood. Not returning, search was made for him and he was found hanging over the wheel of the wagon dead. He evidently had an attack of haemorrhage and leaned over the wheel until he bled to death.

O'NEIL - (Chatham) Johnny, the eight-year-old son of J. C. O'Neil clothier, was drowned last evening while skating on the river. The body was recovered two hours afterward.

CONNELL - Owen Connell, of Walnut street south, died very suddenly on Wednesday morning, His death was caused by the rupture of a blood vessel.

December 29, 1888

COCHENOUR - Died in Dundas, on Thursday, December 27, George Cochenour, in the 40th year of his age. Funeral at 3 o'clock on 8aturday, December 29, to Bullock's Corners.

IRWIN - Died in this city, on December 28, Emma, relict of the late Richard Irwin, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, Victoria Hotel, on Sunday, at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

VANDEROEF - Died at Mapleside, on Christmas Day, Jane M. Vanderoef, mother of J. M. Williams, registrar, aged 90 years and 11 months and 28 days. Funeral took place on Wednesday.

TURNBULL - Died in this city, at 102 George street, on December 28 Tessie Thomson (Daisy), only daughter of Michael and Maggie Turnbull, aged 4 years, 9 months and 20 days. Funeral private to-day

LALONDE - (Coalicote, Que.) Yesterday a brakeman named Lalonde of the Grand Trunk Railway fell between a box car and van at the station and was crushed to death.

HANSMAN - (Port Hope) About 1 o'clock to-day, while skating on Barrett's pond, Loren, the seven-year-old son of George Hansman, broke through the ice and was drowned.

BORER - On Thursday afternoon a young man named W. J. Borer met with a horrible accident at Rock Chapel, a small village north of Dundas. He was engaged in his father's saw mill grinding a shaft on an emery wheel when the belting caught in the frame and threw the young man back in such a manner that he slipped and fell on a circular saw and was almost cut in two. Though dreadfully injured, he lingered until five o'clock yesterday morning when he died.