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The car ferry made three round ,, 1p; on Saturday last. cleaning up all rem-rt both at Tormentlne and Bor- en. guperintendent T. B. Grady infom- 4 g, Guardian reporter last evening at the Stanley is expected to arrive .- Borden this evenin, from Halifax . take up the route until the car guy's return from Halifax.

CONTRACT AWARDED-It is un- erstood that the contract for plank- mg the Hilisboro Bridge has been awarded to Maior D. A. McDonald and MlgRichard Quinn. of this city. Fflty-MVCII thousand plank will be used. and all Island lumber. It is ex- pwlsd the work will begin irl three week! l

FUNEIAL YESTERDAY - The grmeral of the late Edward Lavergne w” held yesterday afternoon at 33.0 from the Knights of Columbus Home to Saint Dunstan! Cathedral, thence w tho Roman Catholic Cemetery. Brother members oi’ the Knights of columbus attended in a body preced- the hearse and also representa- tives from the Marine Department. A largo cortege followed. Services at the church and grave werr ‘con- ducted by Rev. P. McMahon. _'I‘he {allowing were the pallbearers: Byron Brown, George McLelian, Emanuel Gallant, Dr. L. Smith, Philip Noonan, victor Coyle. '

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FUNERAL SERVICES-The. fun- sral of the late James McDonald, ex- Water Commissioner, was held Sat- urday afternoon from St. Paul's Church to the People's Cemetery. services at the church and grave were conducted by Rev. H. D. Ray- mond. The honorary pail bearers were: Judge Haszard, Messrs H. .1 Palmer, L. B. Miller, John Fraser, E. H. Beer and James Stewart. Th6 wove pail bearers vie-re: Messrs Alan Bolsner, John McKenna, J. A. Web- gter, Hugh Connors, G. D. Wright and J. A. McMillan.

The death occured at the city Hospital of Mary Viola oldest daugh- ter of Mrs. James MacDonald Red House at the early age of 2'1 years. She leaves to mourn besides her par- ents two sisters and two brothers namely Mrs. Welter Rogerson, Peakes Station, Reginald in Maine and Augusta and John James at home.

The funeral took place from her late l ide to St France De Sales Church, Ll tle Pond and was largely attended. The pail-bearers were: J. D. Steele, Joseph MacKenzie and Ed. MacDonald Little Pond and Jim Mac- Donald Bear River and George and Chas. Leslie, Souris.

JANUARY 8th. low-Afters”! so- journ on the earth of_88_years, 5 months and 3 days, John Ching. of the Red Point community. laid aside a mortal body, weak with age, and was clothed upon with the body which iafrom heaven. and again death was swallowed up of life. For more than three score years he had been a humble follower of "The Lord oi Life and Glory." ‘

He leaves a wife, four daughters. and one son to mourn his death. He was a highly respected and well be- loved man in every way.

The funeral was conducted from the home January 8. and the burial was in South Lake Cemetery.

WEDDING BELLS-A very pretty wedding was solemniaed at the Pow- nal Parsonage on December 26th, 1928, at 6 o'clock, when Lucy Blanche.

ughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

mallwood, Bunbury, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to William Edward, son oi Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Vsssey, Dunstaifnagb, by the Rev. Mr. Littlejohns. Miss Margaret Smallwood. sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while the groom was ably supported by his nephew, Cili- ford Holman. After the ceremony the happy couple motored to the home of the bride, where a reception was held and supper served to about eighty invited guests. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful car- acul fur coat. with wolf collar. to the bridesmaid, a rhinestone bracelet and to the groomsman a set oi gold cuff- ilnks. Prior to her marriage, the bride was tendered a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wood. Bunbury. where she was the recipient of many useful gifts. The many beautiful and costly gifts received testify to the esteem in which the young couple are held. Their many friends wish Mr. and Mrs. Vessey‘ many years of happy wedded life. (Patriot please copy).

‘The community oi Freetown and lurrounding districts was shocked t0 learn of the sudden death early Thursday morning on January 10th of Isabel MacKenzie beloved wife pf Geo. C. Campbell‘ r . There are loft to mourn a sol-rowing husband arid seven small children. The eldest being only thirteen years of age. Minnie. Mabel. I-‘Qvd, Howard, Florence, Jack and Dlmlld, also two half sisters, two bro-

The funeral was held on Saturday January ma and was larrelvnttend-

ed. interment being in Peoples Gem-

mo. Freetown. Rev. Mr. Williams of- Tlvisied assisted by the Rev. Mr. Hens- ley Btavert. The pail bearers were Messrs. George Mayne, Geo. Paynter. Austin are. Leonard MoOarvilie. Albert ampbell and D. Bernard The sympathy pi the whole commun- il-v ms out to m. Oarnibsil and fam- ily l? the sad hduroi their-bereave-

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561110111 118B dCB-th brpugfy h . "mummy deeper. and more hem felt Emmi-W. than that felt by the people of Freetown, on Tues. 45V» 3511-. 1991-. When the news read that Isabell McKenzie, belovgd wfle o; scissors: i“ or“ e “a a . yum. the w v 58s of al Fwd” a llfke circle of friends, she leaves to mourn a Siflflowlng hug- be-nd, and seven children; three glrlg ""1 four boys. the old-est being only thirteen: also two half-sisters, Mrs, E. G. l-iilier, Allstcn Mass, and Mrs. John East/er. Brighton Mesa, and two brothers, Jlohr: A. McKenzie, Hay‘- gmfl. Celt, and J. Edward, San Jose“ The funeral on the 12th., was large- iy attended. Rev. T. L. Williams, Wuducied the service, assisted by Rev. R. H. Sfavert, and both spoke words of comfort to the bereaved,

In the passing to her eternal re- ward of Mrs. Charles H. Auld, the community of Coveheacl has lost g kind and honored and respected nelzhbor. and her home a faithful good and weil-beioved-wife and mom. er. In failing health for a year past she was taken suddenly ill on Christ- mas night: and. in spite of all that loved ones and friends and the best medical skill could do, it soon became evident that she was nearing the Journey's end; and in the early mor- ning hours oi Dec. 2'1, 1928 her spir- it departed to be with clinst.

She is survived by two sisters and two brothers, namely, Mrs, w, s, MacEwen oi St. Paul Minnesota, Mrs. John Whitman of Long Beach Call- fornia, John Ramsay of Los Angeies, California and W. W. Ramsay of Milton, Mass. Besides these and her sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn her loss her son and daughter- in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay Auld, resident on the home place, and two grandchildren, Walter and Benson. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. Thos. A. Wilson. who spoke from II. Peter 1.14. “The putting of‘! oi my tabernacle cometh swiftly." Notwithstanding the very heavy condition of the roads, a large number attended the funeral and fol- lowed the remains to their last rest- ing place in‘ the Cemetery oi St. James United Church, West Cove- head. The pail bearers were Messrs. J. R.-MacMilian, Louis Marshall, John MacMillanfColl J. R. Allan, A. How- att and James Maciviillan.

‘There peacefully away in

the Prince Edward Island Hospital on Jam, 2, 1929, after an illness of sev- eral months, Mrs. William R. MacKay oi Brackley, in the fortleth year oi her age. , Besides a sorrowing husband. there are left to mourn, two children, Hel- en and Jimmie, an aged father, Don- aid Stewart of Kenslngton, two sis- ters, Mrs. Wilson Adams of Kensing- ton, and Mrs. Claude Mill, oi Marsh- field; three brothers, Thomas Stew- art, Kensirlgton. Allen Stewart, of French River. and James Stewart, oi Concord, N. H. , The funeral was held from ‘her home in Brackley on the afternoon of Jan. 4th. and was largely attended interment being in Sherwood Ceme- tery. The service was conducted by her pastor. Rev. Mr. Bootbroyd, and the following acted as pallbearers: Hugh Campbell, Ira McKay and Frank Ramsay from New London, and Benj. Rodd, John Wood, and Al- phonsus Bryenton, of Brackley.

TUESDAY

MADE MANY FRIENDS HERE- Rev. Dr. MacDougal who has be?“ conducting a University Extension Course 10f‘ the past two weeks. 1e" yesterday afternoon for Summerside and expects to leave today for his home in Toronto by the car ferry- Thie classes conducted by Dr. Milo- Dougal were very successful and help ful, and the many friends he made here will have a warm welcome for him when bereturns, as he DU!‘- poszs doing next Juno.

-QUIE’1‘ WEDDINGAT SUMMER- SIDiL-A quiet wedding was solemn- ized at the Trinity Parsonage, Sum- merside. on Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Fraser officiating. when Miss Muriel Corney. daughter of Mr. Sam- uel Corney of Summerside was united in marriage to Mr. William Smith of Charlottetown. The bride and Ef°°m were unattended. The contractln! PR!‘- ties, both of the staff of the P. E. l. Telephone Company. hove B W}?! ‘u’ cle of friends both in Summers"... and Charlottetown who. wish them every happiness and prOSDEYWY- MY- 5nd Mrs. Smith will make their home in Charlottetown-S.

m: GYItO-The realm" Weekly luncheon of Gyro was held at tho Parker House, Kent Street. Ml- eve", nlng with a full attendance. Txho speaker of the eveninz. MY- ch“ “g Williams, gave a Very “WW” “n interesting address on "311-5111555 m‘ surance," Mr. Williams treated his subject in a masterly manner. brill!- ing out the essential and most sal- lem features of business insurance. Gyro Everett Ferguson will)“ l“ chair. A hearty voteof thanks mog- ed by Mr. James ODol ell, secon - g3 by Mr, W, Hyndman and Bill)" ported. by MI- “"1" °““°"‘ w” tendered Mr. Williams for his splen- did and very maimed“ 884"“-

WEDDING BELLR-Very charm- ing was the wedding of Miss Cath- erine L. Matheson, daughter oi the l“, Jonathan. Matheson of Bundles. T E. Island. who became the b d8 q; Jggob Steffen, a member of the ma Angeles Police Bellini!!!“ °n January 9th. 1939-

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0n Saturday. Jan. 12th.. death claimed one of the» few remaining of the older generation of Hope River, in the person of William Pendergast. in the seventy ninth year of his age, leaving to mourn his two" brothers and one (adopted) “ter. visa- Edward Pendergashkensington; Tho- mas of Hope River. and Miss Marian also of Hope River. -

He was of a retiring. modest dis- position, and ‘was noted for his nat- ural hospitality. The weary wayfar- er always left his hearth rested and refreshed.‘ To use an expression of log cabin days. "the latch string was always on " ‘

His wife (nee Laura Landrlgan). Dredeceoscd him. last May. Their deaths in such quick succession leav- es a void that will be sincerely felt in Hope River.

He was. consoled duringhis illness by his pastor, Rev. W. V. Macdonald, from whom he received the last rites of the RC. Church.

The funeral took place on Wed- nesday, Jan. 16th.. at-St. Anne's Ce- metery, Hope River. The pail bear- ers were: Herbert Simpson. Bruce Power. Austin Hogan, Edward Turn- er, James Reid, Clarence Reid.

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POTATO STEAMEB SAILS-The S. S. "Terne" sailed from Georgetown Sunday morning. Jan. 22nd at seven o'clock for Havana with a cargo of 18.400 bags potatoesshipped by the Potato Growers’ Association. This will be the last cargo of potatoes to be shipped by water from Island ports this winter. Georgetown Harbour is rgeported as being practically clear of

_ The death oi Mrs. Ellen Sullivan cf 98M Wolfe, Lot '1, occlnrsd on Jan, 7th., at the residence of her daughter Mrs. John A. Stewart, West Point, Lots, where she was to have spent the winter.

The sons and daughters who sur- vlye her, are John on the homestead, Daniel in lvraloén Mass, Mrs. James F. Culiin Charlottetown, Margaret of The Bournewood Hospital Staff, Brookline, Mass, and Catherine, Mrs. John A. Stewart of West Point, She was attended in her lest illness by her pastor Rev. John A, McDonald of St. Mark's, Lot 'l, who also assisted at the burial there on Jan, 9th. May her soul rest in peace.

Mrs. Jones, widow of Charles D. Jones. who passed away in the Mont- real General Hospital, January 8, at '1 o'clock, after a short illness, was formerly Jane McNutt McNeiil, daughter of John McNelll. at one time superintendent of education in Charlottetown, P. E. 1., and Penelope McNutt McNelll. She was born in Charlottetown January 7, 1862, mar- ried there on May 12, 1819, and lived in Saint John until 1925, when she removed to Montreal. Her only son, C. E. Kingdon Jones, was killed on Sept. 29, 1918, during the Cambrai fight and is buried at Bouilon Wood. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Dorothy; a graduate of the Montreal General Hospital, also three sisters, Mrs. James A. Reed, and Mrs. Mur- phy of Ottawa. and Miss Millie Mc- Neill of Montreal. The funeral will be held from the Mission Church, St. John Baptist, Paradise Row, on Fri- day afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, after the arrival of the Montreal train. Mrs. Thomas Pugh will accompany Miss Jones to Saint John-St. John Telegraph. '

On Tuesday, Jan. 8th., 1939,. the Angel of Death visited Iris and claimed for its victim, Mr. David Bell, a highly respected citizen of that place. He was 58 years old and although in somewhat delicate health for some time he was able to attend to his business, that of a merchant, until s. few days previous to his death when he was stricken with pneumonia.» to which he succumbed on the above mentioned date. The late Mr. Bell was an .elder in the Presby- terian Church at Caledonia and wau always found in his place when health perrnitte . He was also Sup- erintendent of t e Sabbath School in Iris and being a God-fearing rnan he always endeavored to uphold and promote what was right.

A wife and six children are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affec- tionate husband and father. He also leaves one brother, John D., in the‘ United States, and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Weatherbie of Ocean View, P.E. I. The funeral service ‘was conduct- ed by Rev. Thos. A. Roger of Bel- fast and interment was in Caledonia Cemete y. The sympathy of the community goes out to the grief- stricken family.

At the Supreme Court yesterday, the case of The King vs. Emmanuel Mallett. charged with breaking and entering, was heard before His lordship, Chief Justice Mathieson, and the following jury:

Edward Williams (Foreman)

William MacPhee '

Louis L. MacMahon

Wallace L. Higgins

James Andrews

Lemuel MacKinnon

Angus Cameron

Grover CiGillis '

John MacKensie.

.'I‘he Crown was represented by the Attorney.General and Mr. Claire Campbell, and the defence by Mr. J. J. Johnston, K. C., and Mr. E. H. Strong. K. C. .

It will. be recalled that Emmanuel Mallett. the accused. was charged with breaking. entering and stealing foxes from the ranch of Mr. James- Slml, located at French River. At last ‘Trinity Term of the Supreme Court, at which time the jury dil-

oi ,- ‘ Seven weeks ago. he contracted lllneia and entered. the City Hospital.

his illness but last Monday he took o. relapse and since then he gradual- ly grew weaker until‘ be passed away death being due to pneumonia.

Mrs. Jessie Shaw, and one son Wil- liam (3.; all in Boston (the last nam- ed being home to see his father a month ago) also two daughters in Charlottetown, Mrs. C. Grant Greg- ‘ory and Mrs. Charles Drew.

reaching hurricane violence swept over the Island early yesterday morn- ing and continued throughout the day and part of last night, but luck-

been reported. The wind coining from the northwest had just enough bite in it to send the mercury from 40, degrees above to hover down around the zero mark with slight vafiationJ At a late llour last night the wind: had a tendency to moderate with a‘ rising of temperature.

years, died at Vulcan on December o. 1928, Deceased was born in, Monta- gue, Prince Edward Island. As e young ‘man he served as ‘a soldier m South Africa during the war. On his return from Africa he went to the United States, and in 1922 came to Alberta, and has ever since been resident and employed in the Vulcan district, where he became well known and highly esteemed, Mr. C. D. Dewar, resident east 'of Vulcan, IS, the only surviving brother, and oth- ‘ ers of the family are one sister 4n, England and anotlter with the aged mother at the old family home in P.E.I. services were the first of the kind held in the new Church of Christ and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bur- rls. burial park. The late Mr. Dewar had membership in the local branch oi the Canadian Legion and comrades of this organization attendpi and participated in the burial rites, fur- nishing pallbearers and giving mili- tary form to the sad event by the sounding of the “last postP-Vulcan Advocate, Nulcan, Alta.

CLARK.- his residence in Wilmot last after only a few day's illness, Mr. Edward Clarke, at the advanced three we was born and the British Isles. They are expected

age of 81 years. He the old Clarke~ home early in April.

lived all his liie on homestead and was a progressive and prosperous farmer, well known and well liked by all his neighbors ands, wide circle of other friends. He was a,

20th., of Mrs. Catherine Bushey at

few weeks illness.

of his age, Robert Fitzsimmons pass- ed to his eternal reward. He

much within the last seventy years.

being one of the first producers of

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very active man and was smart and in good health up to his last and brief illness. There are le a scrrowing widow (ncc Reeves of Freetown), five sons a three daughters, George, Montague, Stephe (Mrs. Faulkner), all in Western Can- ada; Mrs. John Hogg and Mrs. John, Cotton, both of Wilmot and Mr. E. Clark at home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence to the Wilmot Ceme- 'ery, Rev. J. M. Nicholson officiating, and was very largely attended. The, pail bearers _were Messrs. ‘Thomas Humphrey, John Frederick Clark, A. McCaull and John» Gotten, all of Wilmot.-—S.

The death occurred in the City Hospital on Sunday morning, Jan.

the advanced age of 90 years. after a Up to that time she had the happy privilege of at- taining all her senses.

The deceased lady,'wllose maiden name was Catherine Duff. was born in Freshwater. Newfoundland. and came to the Island when a young girl. Noted fcr her kind disposition and active even in her old age, hav- ing vlslted her old home in New- foudlnnd some eight years ago. she was loved by all who knew her. Be- lng‘ thrice married. her late husband. Henry Bushey, was drowned when the schooner “Polar Star" sank out- side Charlottetown harbor some years ago. She is survived by a daughter. Mrs. W. P Burke, three grandchil- dren. Wilfred Burke. City, Mrs. Fred Johnson. West St. John, and Mrs. Thomas Cullen. Mldgell. also five great-grandchildren, two nieces, Mrs. A. W. O'Reilly, and Mrs. John O'Toole, reside in St. John's. New- fcundland. '

At his home in Long River on Nov. 28th (last) in. the ninety second year

had lived through many generations, had witnessed the great evolutions progress such as Telegraph. Tele- phone, auto. motive power. etc. which i have changed living conditions so

He was an extensive farmer and race horse owner in his earlier days.

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harness racers William Rogerson ated with flowers and greenery. Damien Ross gfgagnghgxioaigtewzfilgfi gilxrgk: was performed by the Rev. W. Bruce u“ Pew" horses Forty years ago the perior- Mm‘ M st‘ “m” wesmsferii,“ . y e