One of Simcoe's oldest inhabitants in the person of James Fisher was taken by death last Thursday morning, after an illness extending over a couple of weeks.

Born in March 1826, in Glasgow, Scotland, Mr. Fisher came to Canada with his parents when he was six years of age. For more than half a century of his long life he had been a resident of this town. By trade a wagon maker, deceased was an employe [sic] for a long time of the firm of Austin & Scott. Later he was a partner of Newton Challen, now of Goderich, but for the past few years, on account of the infirmities of age, he had not pursued his occupation.

In politics, Mr. Fisher was a staunch Liberal. On May 3, 1862, he allied himself with the Masonic fraternity, and had been a regular attendant at the meetings of the Order. He was present at the banquet on Dec. 27, and that night contracted the cold that ultimately caused his death. For a period of more than fifty years Mr. Fisher had been connected with the Methodist Church.

Mrs. Fisher predeceased her husband some fourteen months. Four son survive: George of Simcoe, Archie of Rochester, N.Y., John, of Pueblo, Col., and Robert, of New York City. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, both of whom died many years ago.

The funeral was held Saturday, a number of Masons being present. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.