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- 1931 -
NEWLYWEDS SHOWERED
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John W Franklin, Clear Creek was the scene of a very pleasant occasion recently when Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lounsbury were recipients of a shower held in their honor. About sixty-five guests were in attendance to extend best wished to this popular couple and the evening was enjoyable spent in music and varied forms of entertainment.
SHARES IN ESTATE
New York Jan 23 - The will of Ruth Young Starr, filed in he Surrogates' Court today, left $2,450 to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for a memorial window in memory of her and her family. She divided the remainder of her property equally among Lina E H Atkison, Port Rowan ON, a niece, Lorenzo N H Breadon of Vancouver BC, a nephew and Ada Bates, Reading Ja., a niece.
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MOORE - GRIFFITHS
A quiet wedding took place in St. Williams Anglican Church when Kathleen Charlotte eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Griffiths, of Somerset England, was united in marriage to Stewart Alvin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Moore of Simcoe. Rev E L Roberts officiating.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Francis Griffiths, and she wore a cream velvet frock over yellow taffeta, fashioned on long lines with short puffed sleeves, and with hat and shoes to match. She carried Johann Hill Roses and Baby's Breath.
The bridesmaid, Miss Irene Moxon of Simcoe, wore a pale green flowing silk volle dress, large white hat trimmed with black, and black slippers and carried cream roses and baby's breath.
The best man was Mr. John Moore, brother of the groom.
After the ceremony a quiet lunch was served to immediate relations at the home of Mrs. Moxon.
The bride and groom left by motor for a trip through New York State, the bride traveling in a pale green dress trimmed with yellow, cream coast and accessories to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Moore will reside in Simcoe.
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MISS LORENA MILLARD
Miss Lorena Millard, a lifelong resident of Clear Creek, passed away early Friday morning. she had been in failing health for some time, but the immediate cause of death was pneumonia. A funeral service was conducted by the Rev. J P Barbaree of the United Church, Fairground, at the house, followed by Interment in the family plot at Clear Creek Cemetery. Miss Millard's parents and a brother Leslie predeceased her some years ago. The only surviving member of the family, a brother Lundy of Sault Ste Marie, was unable to be present having been seriously injured in an accident some weeks ago.
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ALBERT ROCKEFELLER
The death occurred at the home of his son Stanley Rockefeller, Rowan Mills, of Albert Rockefeller, on February 8, 1931. He was in his 80th years and succumbed of pneumonia after a short illness. Surviving are his widow, three sons and three daughter and several grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Tuesday February 12 and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Parnall of the Port Rowan Baptist Church. Interment was made at the Franklin Cemetery.
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ANNIE M WATKINS
After an illness of several months, the death occurred on Tusday Feb 10, 1931 of Annie M Watkins, at the home of her son Leo Watkins, Forrestville. The deceased was in her 79th year.
Born in Bowmanville on June 28, 1852 she was the daughter of George William Fish and Eliza Anne Early. Her husband who predeceased her some years ago was Isaac Watkins. She is survived by one son Leo of Forestville and three daughters, Mrs. L E Hill, Forrestville, Mrs. Percy Smith, St. Williams and Mrs. Alfred Smalley, Detroit.
Funeral services were held at the late residence on Thursday Feb 12 by Rev. William Suggitt of Forrestville.
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THE LATE JAMES PRICE
James Price widely known and highly esteemed resident of St Williams died at his home on Saturday, February 14, 1931, after a brief illness, in his 65th year. Mr. Price was of U E L Stock, his parental grandfather having left the United States to settle in this district after the American Revolution. he is survived by his wife, who was Miss Minnie Terhune, and a brother, Louis Price of Simcoe.
For many years he was the local representative of Dominion Natural Gas Co and was also treasurer of the South Walsingham Township Council. He was an active member of the South Walsingham Township Council. He was an active member of the order of Chosen Friends. Kind hearted, generous and helpful, he was a good husband a good friend and a useful and patriotic citizen, ever active in all movements for the benefit of the village. His death is felt as a great loss by the entire community. his popularity and the high esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number of friends and neighbors who attended the funeral, which was held at the Baptist Church on Wednesday the 18th inst., the services being conducted by Rev A S Parnell. Interment was made in Newkirk Cemetery
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ISAIAH W FOSTER
Isaiah W Foster, well-known Norfolk man and native of Erie View passed away yesterday at his home in Simcoe in his 77th year. for many years he has conducted a farm at Erie View in south Norfolk, retiring about nineteen years ago, when he came to Simcoe to live.
Beside his widow, he leaves two sons, Earl and Blake of Simcoe and one daughter Mrs. Ostrander of Niagara Falls; also two sisters Mr. Mary Durkee of Simcoe and Mrs. Ai Abbott of Rowan Mills.
The funeral will be held from his late residence, 63 Head Street North, on Friday March 13, at 2:30 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood
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MARCH 1931
COURTLAND
EDWARD VYSE
The funeral of the late Mr. Edward Vyse of Courland was held at his late home Saturday afternoon with interment in the Jacksonburg Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Guthrie officiated at the home and graveside. The deceased was in his 88th year and was born in Walpole in 1843. He leaves to mourn his loss, three daughters and three sons, Grace of Detroit, Fannie of Sheridan Michigan, and Ella of Fleming Sask, Will of Manitoba, Fred of Ingersoll, Eligin of Springfield. The floral tributes were many.
The pall bearers were : Arthur Adams, Arthur Cornwell, John Burnett, A Wilkinson, William Burnett and O Staley.
MRS. G C MURPHY
The funeral of the later Mrs. G C Murphy of Courtland was held last Thursday in the United Church and Rev. Mr. McClelland conduced the service. Her nephews, Rev Hugh Wilson of Oakland and Rev J G Reycraft of Toronto paid splendid tribute to her memory. Mrs Morley Collings sang very effectively, 'The City Foursquare'
The late Mrs. Murphy leaves an aged sister and brother in Simcoe, Mrs. Jane Thompson and Mr. William Cruise. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful showing the high esteem in which Mrs. Murphy was held by many friends. the pall bearers were: John Burnett, John Herron, Peter Chipps, Enos Ryan, Arthur Adams and Bert Holbrook.
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SMITH - TAIT
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Free Methodist parsonage by Rev H A Marlatt on Tuesday March 31, 1931 when Mr. Theordore Smith and Miss Vera Tait of Houghton were united in the holy bond of matrimony. The young couple were attended by Miss Orpha Smith, sister of the groom and Mr. Harry Thompson of Normandale, also Miss Violet Ravin and Mr. Nelson Ostrosser of Cultus
GEORGE A HUTCHINSON
Mr. George Adna Hutchinson, dies at his home in Cadillac Saskatchewan, on March 31. The late Mr. Hutchinson was well-known in the village and was a son of the late Mr. Wm Hutchinson, formerly of Port Rowan.
The surviving relatives are his wife, one daughter, Mildred of Cadillac, Sask, a son Billie of Regina, also one brother Alexander Wallace of Saskatoon, an uncle, Mr. George Hutchinson of Walsingham Centre.
The late Mr. Hutchinson was a nephew of Mrs. M J Davis and cousin of the Misses Margaret and Myrtle Parker of Port Rowan.
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DIED
BOWLBY - In Woodhouse on Sunday May 3, 1931, Ida Lorenza Bowlby, in her 64th year.
FICK - In London Ontario, on Saturday May 2, 1931 Rachel Fick in her 78th year.
IRWIN - In Simcoe, on Satruday may 2, 1931 Mary Lear Irwin, in her 69th years.
POWELL - In Charlotteville on friday, may 1, 1931 John Edmund Powell in his 70th year.
STARLING - In South Walsingham on Monday May 4 1931, Edward Thomas Starling in his 66th year
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MRS. HARRY QUICK
A very sad death took place in Detroit on Sunday, May 17 when Ila Estella Quick, wife of Harry Quick formerly of Port Rowan, passed away in her 32nd year. Her death followed an operation, brought about a grave heart conditions from which she failed to rally.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her father R R Poole of Rowan Mills, two brothers Leo of Rowan Mills and Percy of Detroit, and a sister Rhea at the home of her father.
The funeral was conducted from Jireh Church on Wednesday May 20, by Rev E L Roberts of Port Rowan Anglican Church. The bearers were Harry Mitchener, Bruce Overbaugh, Clayton Bouck, Mark Armstrong, Stanley Chamberlain and Clare Calder. Interment in the Franklin Cemetery.
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The LATE MRS. FRAYER
Celia Richly, wife of Wm Frayer, died suddenly at her home in the village on Tuesday, May 27. The funeral service at the house on Friday afternoon was conducted by Rev Mr Surgitt of Walsh, assisted by Rev A S Parnall, Pt Rowan. Burial was made in the Baptist Cemetery at Forestville. She is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Wells of Saginaw Michigan
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GROVES - DAVIS
A quiet wedding was solemnized on Wednesday June 17, 1931 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W A Bingleman, Walsh, when their niece , Miss Florence Davis was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Groves of Ingersoll, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G Groves. The bride was attired in blue silk and entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding march, played by Mrs. J A Suggit. She was attended by the grooms sister, Miss Helen Groves and the bride's brother Mr. Alex Davis assisted the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev J A Suggitt of Walsh Baptist Church in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties and Mr. and Mrs. John Roughner and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Duncan of Simcoe.
After a short wedding trip to Wilsonville and Hamilton, they will reside on the groom's farm near Ingersoll.
JULL - HAMILTON
A wedding of considerable interest was solemnized quietly at the residence of Mr. Robert Hamilton, Thursday evening, June 18, when her youngest daughter, Margaret Patricia, became the bride of Leslie Norman Jull, son of Mr. Willet S Jull of Detroit. Rev A R Ferguson, pastor of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. R M Hamilton, and was attractively gowned in a French model of emerald green, with a lovely corsage bouquet of roses and pansies. Following the ceremony a buffet supper was served. Later the bride and groom left on a short trip to points east, the bride travelling in an ensemble of midnight blue. On their return, they will take up residence in Detroit.
McKAY - McCALL
The marriage took place in St. Williams Anglican Church n Wednesday June 24, of Elsie Louise, only daughter of Walter F McCall of St Williams to Mr. Hector McKay son of Donald McKay and the late Mrs. McKay of Goderich, the Rev E L Roberts officiating.
The Church was decorated with pink and white peonies and roses and the wedding music was played by Miss Viola Lawrence. During the signing of the register, Miss Alma Wise sang, 'Into the Dawn with You'.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and she wore an empire gown of white crepe romaine with bands of seed pearls, long tight sleeves of shirred net, the shirt ended in a graceful peacock train,. Her veil was of white tulle and was in cap shape caught with orange blossoms. She carried a princess bouquet of lilies of the valley and wore the gift of the groom, a platinum bar pin set with diamonds.
She was attended by Miss Rhoda Cridland of Woodstock as maid of honor who wore a frock of pink Pointe de esprit with a hat of pink lace mohair. She carried a bouquet of rose and baby's breath. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Lawrence and Miss Margaret Hart. They were frocked in green Pointe de esprit and also carried bouquets of roses and baby's breath. The junior bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Ross, Miss Jean Ross and Miss Beth Jackson wore quaint empire frocks of dotted net with Dutch caps and carried old-fashioned nosegays.
The best man was Mr. Hugh Vallery of Toronto and the ushers were Mr. Charles E Mason of St. Williams and Mr. Harry Le Masurier of Toronto.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the 'Old Home' where the aunt of the bride, Miss Emma McCall received, wearing a gown of black georgette and lace and a hat of black mohair. She wore a corsage bouquet of sweetheart roses. The groom's sister, Mrs. David McDonald of Ripley who also received wore a gown of flowered turquoise with hat of white mohair. She wore a corsage bouquet of pink roses.
Later the bride and groom left for a trip to Quebec. For travelling the bride wore a skipper blue and white ensemble with a hat of rough straw to match. On their return they will live at 152 Strathalian Blvd Toronto
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BORN
MARSTON - At the Norfolk General Hospital, on Wednesday July 15, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Errol Hastings Marston of Forestville, a son.
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BORN
FINCH -At the Norfolk General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 14, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Finch, Port Dover, a daughter.
GRIFFITH - In Simcoe, on Monday, October 12, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith, ad aughter
MORRIS - In Toronto, Ontario, on Monday October 19, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Emerson A Morris, a daughter.
PENTON - On Friday, October 16, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs.. Thomas Penton of Langton, a daughter.
PERKINS - At Clear Creek, on Friday October 16, 1931, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perkins, a daughter.
CLIFFORD - On Thursday, October 15, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Clifford of Bookton, a son.
LEE - At Sandusky Michigan, on Friday October 16, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. George Lee, a son - Robert McKim
JAMIESON - In Woodhouse, on Wednesday, October 14, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Ford Jamieson, twin daughters - Barbara Eugene and Nancy Ellinor
DIED
HAMMOND - In St. Williams on Thursday, October 20, 1931, James C Hammond in his 70th year.
TISDALE - In Courtland, on Saturday October 17, 1931, William J Tisdale, in his 54th year.
GAMBLE - At Port Royal, on Monday October 19, 1931, Joseph George Gamble, in his 89th year.
IN MEMORIAM
McDONALD - In loving memory of Irene Rush McDonald, beloved wife of Russell McDonald, who departed this life suddenly October 20, 1930.
A year passed and gone
Since you were called away
Many a tear has fallen
As we think of you day by day
- Ever remembers by Husband and Family
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BAILEY - In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Caroline Bailey, who passed away one year ago, Oct 2, 1930.
Even death has a wonderful mission
Though it robs of us those we love,
It lifts hearts from our surroundings
To long for that meeting above
No matter how heavy the burden
No matter how great the despair
Doesn't heaven seem nearer and dearer
To know our dear mother is there?
-- Sadly missed by Daughter Lilly.
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ARCHIBALD - At the Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday October 22, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Archibald of Port Rowan, a daughter.
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JAMES L JOHNSON
The death occurred Sunday November 222 at St Williams of James L Johnson in his 79th year.
The deceased was a very highly respected and life ling resident of this village having been born and raised on the farm of his father the late Jeremiah Johnson.
There are left to mourn him, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. L Bennett, Simcoe, five sons Chester Johnson, Sandwich Ill; Clarence of Clear Creek; Robert, Flint Michigan, and Viol and Pearl of St. Williams; besides several grand children, also one brother Mr. Izetus Johnson.
The funeral took place Tuesday from his late residence to the Baptist church, St Williams for service, thence to the Johnson Cemetery for burial, where a large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respect. Six grandsons of the deceased officiated a pall bearers.
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December 1931
WILLIAM NELSON PICKARD
The death took place on Wednesday at the Norfolk General Hospital of William Nelson Pickard of Townsend Township, following a lengthy illness. Born in Norwich 35 years ago, Mr. Pickard had been a framer of this district for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The funeral was conducted from his late residence on the Blue Line Road on Friday Nov. 27, with a service at the home and interment in Jarvis united Cemetery.
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BORN
PURSLEY - At the Norfolk General Hospital, on Monday Dec 7, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Morley Pursley of Simcoe a daughter
POST - At the Norfolk General Hospital on Tuesday Dec 8, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Post of Normandale, a son
BRIDGE - At the Norfolk General Hospital, on Monday, November 30, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bridge of Waterford, as on.
EARLS - At the Norfolk General Hospital, on Sunday, November 29, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earls of Simcoe, a son.
FERRIS - On Tuesday, December 1, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ferris of Turkey Point, a daughter
MARRIED
COX - MILLARD - In Simcoe on Monday, November 30, 1931, by Rev. G K Bradshaw, Ruby L Millard of Simcoe to Thomas A Cox of Charlottleville
DIED
CROSS - At Hamilton, on Monday evening, Dec 7, 1931, Charles Ivon Cross in his 20th year, son of the late William Cross and Mrs. William Cross of Madoc, Ont. Funeral service Blatchford Funeral Chapel Hamilton, Thursday December 10, at 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe ON
PETTIT - In Simcoe, on Thurday, December 3, 1931, Annie Alberta Pettit, in her 51st year.
O'CONNOR - In Simcoe on Thursday, December 3, 1931, Archie Roy O'Connor in his 45th year.
McKENNY - In Simcoe on Friday December 4, 1931 Levina McKenny of North Walsingham in her 63rd year.
THOMPSON - At St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver B C, on November 24, 1931, Mr. Walter Thompson, in his 74th year. Interment in the family plot, Mountain View Cemetery.
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BORN
JENKINS - On Thursday Dec
29, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins of Delhi, a daughter
HICKS - On Friday, Jan 1, 1932, to Mr.
and Mrs.. A W Hicks, of Delhi, a son.
ROCKEFELLER - On Friday January 1,
1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rockefeller, of Port Rowan,
a son Victor Bert Rockefeller.
MARRIED
THOMPSON - SMITH - At Clear Creek, on Wednesday, Dec 30, 1931, by Rev. A S Parnell, Orpha Leota Smith to Harry Alexander Thompson
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Clear Creek, was the scene of a wedding of much interest on Wednesday, December 30 when their only daughter Orpha Leota became the bride of Mr. H Alexander Thompson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Thompson of Normandale.
The bride was attired in blue, carrying a bridal bouquet of sweetheart roses and lily of the valley. She was given i marriage by her father. Attending her was Miss Thompson, sister of the groom, while Mr. Lorne Smith, brother of the bride acted as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Parnell of Port Rowan Baptist Church.
Following the ceremony guests to the number of twenty-four were served a dainty lunch after which Mr.. and Mrs.. Thompson left by motor for Hamilton and eastern points. On their return the will reside in Normandale.
HURLEY - STEPHENS - In Dunnville, on Saturday Jan 2, 1932, by Rev. Mr. Moore, Miss Veda Gertrude Stephens of Dunnville to James Lionel Hurley of Port Dover.
SMITH - HOWICK - In Simcoe on Saturday Jan 2, 1932, by Rev F H Wentworth, Miss Erie Lena Howick of Simcoe to Thomas Howard Smith of Charlotteville.
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