--
Mrs. George Stephens, who lived near Fair Ground, Houghton Townsend,
county of Norfolk, passed away on Easter Sunday. Her husband was
more commonly known as "the Indian doctor," and is still
living. Her remarkable age was 112 years, her last birthday being
Jan. 4. She had barely been able to walk a little with help for many
years. She was very small and nearly bent double, although her
husband says she once weighed 200 pounds. She was a white woman and
was born in Pennsylvania. She had three husbands.
-- Mr. I. E. York has
purchased the entire stock of books, stationery, and drugs from Mr.
J. F. Aitken.
-- Simconians are greatly
pleased to learn that Premier Laurier has invited Col. Tisdale to
become a member of his personal staff during the public celebration
in England.
-- The death occurred at
Villa Nova on Monday, May 10th, of Mr. Joseph C. Wilcox, aged 40
years, after a tegious illness. Deceased leaves a sorrowing family,
who have to sympathies of their many friends. He was a member of the
Baptist Church, Villa Nova. The funeral took place yesterday.
Services in Baptist church, thence to Greenwood cemetery for
interment.
Thanks.
I take this last opportunity to thank my many friends for their
kindness and patronage during my stay in Waterford and trust that by
transferring their trade to my successors, Messrs. I. E. York &
Co., the will receive the same fair treatment that I have ever
endeavored to bestow. Again, thanking you, I remain, yours truly, J.
F. Aitkin.
-- Dr. Beaupre of Port Dover,
died at Thomasville, Georgia, on Monday afternoon of last week. His
brother-in-law Mr. T. E. Ryan of Port Rowan, who was with him at the
time of his death, brought the remains to his home, Port Dover, and
they were interred with Masonic honors on Friday afternoon. The
doctor was a man of ability and promise, but was overtaken in early
manhood by that dread disease consumption. Two sisters, Mrs. T. E.
Ryan and Miss Beaupre, survive him and they have the sympathy of a
large circle of friends.
-- Simcoe Town Council is
about to buy a gravel pit. Surely our Village County could save
money by purchasing one.
-- The books of the
Mechanic's Institute will be sold by Bailiff's Sale on Monday next.
-- News of the death of Mr. Isaiah
Glover, of Windham Centre, reached this place on Monday, deceased
having passed away that day. He has always been a resident of
Windham and was a highly respected citizen. He leaves sorrowing
family behind. The funeral took place on Wednesday from his late
residence to Windham Centre cemetery. Services in church.
-- License Commissioners for
North Norfolk held another sittings on Thursday and granted a wine
and beer license to Pelham Mabee of Nixon.
-- The returns of the Village
Assessor, Mr. A. H. Saltzberry, are in the hands of the Clerk. The
assessment is as follows:
real estate, $253,450; personal property and income, $15,200; total,
$268, 650.
Population 1897, 1031; 1896, 987; making an increase in the
population during the past year of 44 ...
Number of dogs 25, cows 76, horses 149, pigs 57.
-- Remember the Auction Sale
of Household Effects at the residence of Mr. J. F. Aitken tomorrow
at 1 o'clock..
