Seeking information,descendents etc. of Harry BAKER,wife Emily,nee WATKINS, who emmigrated to Cystal City area,Manitoba about 1900 from Bristol,England. Len..........Victoria,B.C

Being newly subscribed I would like to post my interest....looking for information,decendents etc of any WATKINS family who settled,and believed farmed, in Crystal City area,Manitoba around 1910/1915 having emigrated from Bristol area of England. Len......Victoria,B.C

Hello! I am writing a PhD thesis and I am trying to locate Polish Protestant Congragations in America. In one source I found out that there was a Lutheran congragation established by Mazurians (from Mazury in Prussia but speaking a dialect of Polish) in Manitoba. I was unable to find the exact name but I think it was the Inglis Bethany Lutheran Church - anyway they seem to have been having services in their dialect at least till mid 20th century. Can anyone help me with suggesting books, artcles or ANY data on the topic? Thanks Kazimierz Bem PS I am Polish - just in case.

Hello Gerry I didn't have any hits, but I read every one of your posts, and appreciate very much the time you took to make all that information available to us all. Cheers Pat Ontario Canada At 05:26 PM 10/13/02 -0700, Ms. Gerry Perry wrote: >Hello, lists. This is just to let you know that I have now completed >transcribing the Oak River Post and the Rivers Gazette stragglers. I hope >many of you had 'hits', as I did when I first read these articles. > >Have a great genealogy day > >Gerry Perry, Las Vegas, Nevada > > > > >==== CAN-MANITOBA Mailing List ==== >Canada GenWeb Archives Project >http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/cgwarchives.html >Primary Records for Canada > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >--- >[This E-mail scanned for viruses by Orillia ProNet with Declude AntiVirus] > > > --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Orillia ProNet with Declude AntiVirus]

Gerry: Do you have the web pointer to this information Thanks frank -----Original Message----- From: Ms. Gerry Perry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 8:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAN-Manitoba] End of copies to transcribe Hello, lists. This is just to let you know that I have now completed transcribing the Oak River Post and the Rivers Gazette stragglers. I hope many of you had 'hits', as I did when I first read these articles. Have a great genealogy day Gerry Perry, Las Vegas, Nevada ==== CAN-MANITOBA Mailing List ==== Canada GenWeb Archives Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/cgwarchives.html Primary Records for Canada ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 7/27/1939 WILTSEY - GIBBONS The marriage of Miss Emma GIBBONS and Mr. Murdoch WILTSEY took place at Rivers Saturday, July 22. The bride wore a charming brown ensemble. She was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes GIBBONS, and the bridegroom was supported by Mr. Allan WILTSEY. A reception was held later at the home of the bride. ==============================

Hello, lists. This is just to let you know that I have now completed transcribing the Oak River Post and the Rivers Gazette stragglers. I hope many of you had 'hits', as I did when I first read these articles. Have a great genealogy day Gerry Perry, Las Vegas, Nevada

>From the Rivers Gazette, Rivers, Manitoba (Bradwardine) A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mrs. Robert ENGLISH on Friday last October 1st, in honor of her daughter, Ila, whose marriage to Mr. Sydney PETTIPLACE, of Midland, Mich., U.S.A., takes place on October 16th. A prettily decorated basket was presented to the bride elect by Mrs. Chas. MC TAGGART and Miss Clara BLATCHFORD, containing many useful and handsome gifts; also a purse by the ladies of the community. Ila's many friends wish her many years of happiness and prosperity. ============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 7/27/1939 (Cardale) Mrs. E. E. WILLSON of Minnedosa and children are visitors at the home of Mrs. A. ROCKHALL. ========================= 7/27/1939 (Strathclair) The annual meeting of Strathclair Consolidated School No. 284 was held July 17, with Rev. G. A. COLPITTS appointed chairman. There was a good attendance of ratepayers who observed a two minute silence out of respect to the memory of the late Malcolm MC LEAN, who passed away since the last annual meeting. The late Mr. MC LEAN was a member of the board for fifteen years, the last six of which as chairman. The financial report, in spite of several new undertakings including the wiring of the school for the hydro service, shows a balance the same as last report. Satisfaction was expressed at the work of the staff and results obtained. Election resulted in Malcolm CAMPBELL and G. V. HENDERSON replacing Dan BURGESS, retired and the late Mr. MC LEAN's vacancy. ======================== 7/27/1939 (Oak River - A. CORBET, correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. R. MURRAY, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. BOWMAN andLuella, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. BARR, Chrissie and Jean visited Rev. and Mrs. BYGRAVE at Sandy Lake Sunday. Lionel HART went over with the BARRs and remained to holiday with Cecil BYGRAVE. Mr. BOWMAN was the centre of attraction during the evening when he hauled a 9-pound jackfish from the lake. =========================== 9/7/1939 (Mount Calm) Jas. A. ENGLISH and family and Thos. H. ENGLISH motored to Solsgirth Wednesday. Charlie ENGLISH returned with them, but went back the same evening with his recently purchased car. ================================== 9/7/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, correspondent) Mr. Hugh MC PHADEN celebrated his eightieth birthday August 21. Mr. MC PHADEN has been in this district since 1877. ========================= 9/7/1939 Condensed Ads FOR SALE - Spruce Shingles, $2.50 per thousand 0 Herb HUNTER, Elphinstone. ========================== 9/14/1939 (Cardale) Rev. and Mrs. J. C. HARTLEY of Indian Head, Sask., visited for a few days at the home Mr. and Mrs. J. GREENAWAY. Mrs. GREENAWAY is a sister of Mr. HARTLEY. Mr. HARTLEY retired this past summer from the active ministry. He has served the past ten years in the dried out area of Saskatchewan. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BICCUM heard today that their son, Ed. BICCUM of Waskada, had gone to Winnipeg to enlist. Wilfred LOWE also left last week to enlist. ============================== 9/14/1939 (Glossop) Mr. Ben LEE motored to Winnipeg last Sunday accompanied by Miss Laura LEE and Miss Sylvia MC LEAN. Ben returned Monday evening while Miss MC LEAN remained to visit with relatives in the city and Miss LEE will continue her studies there. ============================== 10/16/1918 Word was received on Sunday that John WARREN has been wounded in the hip and E. S. GLINZ in the face in the recent drive on the western front. =============================== 10/16/1918 BOYS & GIRLS FAIR PRIZE LIST Below will be found a list of the prize-winners in the very successful fair held on Tuesday, October 8th, by the Farm Boys' and Girls' Club of Blanshard Municipality: HOG RAISING Individual Pig - Inez HENRY, Earl LANG, Mary BARR Fair Pigs - Inez HENRY, Lucy SNOWDON, Mary BARR, Earle LANG CALF RAISING Individual Calf Geo. SNOWDON, Helena MC ALPINE, Elwood WILTSEY, Earle LANG, Allan WILTSEY COLT RAISING Colt - Jeanette WALTON POULTRY REARING Pair Barred Rocks Aubrey HUME, Annie DAY, Jeanette WALTON PairWhite Rocks Annie LEE, Basil GREENAWAY, Lucy SNOWDON, Luella BOWMAN, Earle LANG Pair R. I. Reds Luella BOWMAN, Lucy SNOWDON, Ella NESBITT, George ENGLISH, Roy GIBBS Ducks Earle LANG, Edward JULYAN, Willie JULYAN Geese Jeanette WALTON Turkeys Berenice GREENAWAY, Basil GREENAWAY, Earle LANG HANDWORK Crochet Luella BOWMAN, Beatrice HAYS, Euphemie REID, Ethel HANNA Embroidery Grace SPARLING, Ethel HANNA Apron Hazel WILSON, Grace SPARLING, Annie DAY EGGS Ethel HANNA, Edna ENGLISH, Earle LANG CANNING Preserves Evelyn SKILMAN, Edith NESBITT, Montague SCHNEIDER Beans Inez HENRY, Evelyn SKILMAN Peas Inez HENRY, Evelyn SKILLMAN BAKING Johnny Cake Edna ENGLISH, Everlyn SKILMAN, Ethel HANNA 2 Loaves Bread - Evelyn SKILMAN, Edna ENGLISH Buns (no first) Beatrice HUME, Evelyn SKILMAN GARDENING Potatoes William HEDLEY, Annie DAY, Brydone YOUNG, Beatrice HUME, Jeanette WALTON Six Potatoes Muriel SCHNEIDER, Montague SCHNEIDER, Clara WHITE Collection - Vegetables Evelyn SKILLMAN, Jeanette WALTON, Aubrey HUME, Brydone YOUNG, Stanley NEAL ================================= 1/7/1920 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. GREENAWAY, late of Oak River, have moved from Brandon to the coast. ============================ 1/7/1920 Miss WILSON of Lenore is visiting friends here ================================= 1/7/1920 Partial Christmas School report (names only) Archie BLACK Earle PARKER Willie HEDLEY George DARRAGH Senior Room - Miss T. G. SVEINBJORNSON Grade 7 and 8 (Class A) Muriel SPARLING Hazel WILSON St. Clair LANG Edward JULYAN Edith NESBITT hoda STEWART Gladys NESBITT Brydon YOUNG George ENGLISH Arthur WHITE Roy GIBBS Vona SMITH Gordon SMITH Montague SCHNEIDER Grade 7 (Class B) Agnes BARR Ella ROBBINS Minnie WALDON Hazel CLEAVER Ellwood WILTSEY Daisy HAWTHORNE Grade 6 (Class C) Bernice WILSON Evelyn SKILLMAN Cedric MC PHADEN Clinton JONES William JULYAN Georgina SNOWDON Mary DUFF Clara WHITE Delbert REID Margaret MUIR Laura LYNGDAL Junior Room - Miss P. FENDERSON Grade 3 Jean CAMPBELL Lyle CAMPBELL Cora DAY Ethel GIBBS Eleanor HENDERSON Jenny HAWTHORNE Alma HENRY Velma HAYS Arnold JULYAN Clyde JONES Allan LANG Frank MC PHADEN

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 7/27/1939 TONY STACH, OZERNA, DIES AFTER TRACTOR ACCIDENT Tony STACH, 39-year-old farmerof the Ozerna district, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday as a result of being run over by a heavy steam tractor at 1 p.m. the same day. Mr. STACH was plowing when the accident occurred. He was thought to have been working around the fly-wheel with the outfit in motion, when he slipped and fell into the furrow below, the large wheel passing up the right side of his body and the plow at the rear covering him with earth. His 15 year old son, who was operating the plow, ran ahead and stopped the tractor and removed his father from the furrow. A passing cream truck from Minnedosa, driven by a Mr. FROST, picked up Mr. STACH and took him to the Minnedosa hospital, but the injured man died at about the time the truck passed Basswood. The coroner, Dr. A. J. ANDREWS, Minnedosa, and the R.C.M.P. investigated the accident. Surviving are Mrs. STACH and six children, ranging in age from 5 months to fifteen years. Burial was made in Ozerna cemetery Monday morning following a service in Ozerna church. Rev. Fr. M. GREGORY officiated. ========================== 9/7/1939 . MRS. STEVE SHEWCHUK The death occurred at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 of Mrs. Steve SHEWCHUK, aged 50, of Ozerna, following an illness of a year and a half. The funeral was held Friday at Ozerna Church and burial was made in Ozerna cemetery, Rev. Fr. M. Gregory OFFICIATING, assisted by the priest from Oakburn. A large number of people were in attendance. White's Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. SHEWCHUK was born in Austria and came to Canada nearly forty years ago. After about ten years at Oakburn, she married Mr. SHEWCHUK and lived in the Ozerna district ever since. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven daughters and one son; Mrs. Harry SULYMKA, Rackham; Mrs. Walter DODD, Winnipeg; Mrs. Harry STORZUK, Rackham; Mrs. JOHN Andrewchuk, Ozerna; and three girls and a boy at home. ================================== 9/14/1939 (Newdale) R. J. OLIVER, provincial municipal auditor, who audited the books of Harrison and Strathclair municipalities during the past three years, dropped dead in Winnipeg Monday morning. Robert INGRAM, aged 38, employed for three years as engineer at Birtle Indian School and known to several Newdale people, was electrocuted Sunday, Sept. 10, while working on the Manitoba Power commission line at Selkirk. Interment was made in Virden cemetery. =========================== 9/14/1939 BABY DROWNED IN DITCH Roderick Alexander, 22-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. MICHIE, Hudson Bay Junction, was drowned as a result of falling into a ditch Sept. 5. The funeral was held Sept. 7. Mrs. MICHIE's mother and sister, Mrs. Thos. HAYHURST and Lillian of Oak River, returned home Monday after attending the funeral. Mrs. MICHIE and Miss E. MICHIE accompanied them to Oak River and returned to Hudson Bay Junction the same night. ============================= 10/16/1918 Mrs. Jos. SHUTTLEWORTH, Bradwardine, mother of Mrs. W. W. HAYS, died last Thursday. ============================================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 7/27/1939 (Cardale) A son was born Sunday, July 23, to Mrs. Wilbor SMITH (nee Miss Bessie GREIG) of Satchigo River, at the Minnedosa hospital. ======================= 7/27/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, correspondent) A daughter (Clara Maxine) was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. KING, McConnell, at Hamiota hospital July 20. A sonwas born to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne NESBITT, Sunday, July 16. ====================== 9/14/1939 (Newdale) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank MARKS Sept. 3. ========================== 9/14/1939 (Cardale) A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank DURSTON on Friday, Sept. 8. ============================= 9/14/1939 (Oak River - E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Born at Hamiota Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. W. HEAPY, a daughter, (Donna Elaine) Tuesday, Sept. 5. An 8-1/2 pound son (Dennis Roy) was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. GRASSICK (nee Priscilla SHORT) at Pilot Mount, Aug. 23. Mrs. W. F. SHORT is now visiting with Mr. and Mrs. GRASSICK. =================================

Greetings from New Zealand, I am trying to track down an Alice Violet (or Violet) with one of the above surnames who was born in 1896 in London, England and who is believed to gone to Canada (place unknown) some time in the earlier part of last century. She is my g-grandmother's (Ellen BRUNDLE) first child and did not come to New Zealand with the rest of the family in 1906. There are connections with Bromeswell, Suffolk, England where she was living as Violet PORLEY in 1901 with her grand-parents, John Fuller and Mary BRUNDLE. Her son came to NZ during WW2 with Canadian Armed Forces and visited NZ relatives but they have passed on or cannot shed any more light. Hoping someone can help. Thanks Theresa [email protected]

Hi, it's great to see you again ... You just never know where you'll find Yellowknifers. Have a super great evening,, Pat, you deserve it. on 10/12/02 10:48 PM, software at [email protected] wrote: > Can't tell you where in Ontario he came from, but I can give you the > following extract from the book "Heritage: Neepawa Land of Plenty, > 1883-1983" compiled by the Neepawa History Book Committee. > > You may already have this information. > > Kind Regards, > Patricia Sherman > > --- quote --- > pg. 705: > > JOHN SIMPSON > by Catherine (Simpson) Milne > > John Simpson was born in 1853 in Ontario. He spent his boyhood there, > then had the urge to come west. Money was scarce, however he managed to > get to Manitoba. He had a cousin in the men's clothing business in > Portage la Prairie. Funds being very low, he walked from Winnipeg to > Portage la Paririe, probably getting the odd ride along the way. In > Portage he worked with his cousin and it was here that he met his wife, > Jane Bailey. They were married in 1886 and while in Portage the two > eldest children were born - Stuart in 1887, and Ruby in 1888. The > family lived above the store in rather crowded quarters. There was one > disastrous fire while they lived there. Everyone jumped to safety. > After Mr. Hammond saw that they were all out safely, he threw out a > feather tick. On this he landed softly and safely. Jane had a bad knee > for the duration of her life as a result of the early fall. It was > decided to move further west, so Neepawa was selected and the family > settled there in 1890. > > John Simpson was a cabinetmaker by trade. he built and ran a furniture > store as well as a hardware. being a cabinetmaker he was the natural > person to make the caskets when the early settlers died. As a result he > became the local funeral director. The two brick business blocks are > still in use. > > At first, the family lived above one of the stores. here the boys had > chores to do. it was no easy task to carry wood and haul water up a > long flight of stairs, especially on wash day, which was always on > Monday. Soon the family got larger and the brick house was built on > First Street. The house is still there, but the grounds are much > smaller, and many of the evergreen trees that Mr. Simpson planted are > now gone. > > There were seven children in the family, three boys and four girls, > namely, Stuart, Ruby, Margaret, Roderick, John, Verna and Velma. Of > these Velma survives. There are four grandchildren - Catherine (Simpson) > Milne; margaret (Wemyss) Laurence; Robert Wemyss and Jean (Simpson) > Rotton. > > The Simpsons attended the Methodist Church, which later became the > United Church. They had their own special pew with a padded seat. > Anyone who inadvertently sat in that seat was frowned upon. John Simpson > was a member of the Oddfellows and masonic Lodges. He was also a > Shriner and participated in many of their functions. Jane Simpson died > in 1937. John lived to the age of 97. > --- end quote --- > > > Delores Kruse wrote: >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am trying to find the death date of John SIMPSON, b. 16 June 1856 in >> Ontario (R)what does the R mean? He lived in Neepawa and was a furniture >> dealer and I believe he made caskets and had a funeral home. His wife was >> Jane BAILEY and she was born in Ontario 30 Jan 1858. Where did she die? Does >> anyone know where in Ontario they were born. >> >> Any help on this would be greatly apperciated, thank you. >> Delores >> >> ==== CAN-MANITOBA Mailing List ==== >> Manitoba GenWeb Project >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmb/ >> >> ============================== >> To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go >> to: >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Here's the monumental transcription from Riverside Cemetery: John Simpson/June 16, 1856 - Apr. 29, 1953/Jane Bailey wife of/JohnSimpson/Jan. 31, 1859 - May 3, 1936/Baby Simpson/Jan. 30, 1904/Feb. 3, 1904/Ann Hughes/wife of Robt' Simpson/died July 28, 1909/aged 85 years/Stuart G/Simpson/1887-1935/his wife/Bertha C/1886-1957 Kind Regards, patricia Sherman Delores Kruse wrote: > > I am trying to find the death date of John SIMPSON, b. 16 June 1856 in > Ontario (R)what does the R mean? He lived in Neepawa and was a furniture > dealer and I believe he made caskets and had a funeral home. His wife was > Jane BAILEY and she was born in Ontario 30 Jan 1858. Where did she die? Does > anyone know where in Ontario they were born.

Can't tell you where in Ontario he came from, but I can give you the following extract from the book "Heritage: Neepawa Land of Plenty, 1883-1983" compiled by the Neepawa History Book Committee. You may already have this information. Kind Regards, Patricia Sherman --- quote --- pg. 705: JOHN SIMPSON by Catherine (Simpson) Milne John Simpson was born in 1853 in Ontario. He spent his boyhood there, then had the urge to come west. Money was scarce, however he managed to get to Manitoba. He had a cousin in the men's clothing business in Portage la Prairie. Funds being very low, he walked from Winnipeg to Portage la Paririe, probably getting the odd ride along the way. In Portage he worked with his cousin and it was here that he met his wife, Jane Bailey. They were married in 1886 and while in Portage the two eldest children were born - Stuart in 1887, and Ruby in 1888. The family lived above the store in rather crowded quarters. There was one disastrous fire while they lived there. Everyone jumped to safety. After Mr. Hammond saw that they were all out safely, he threw out a feather tick. On this he landed softly and safely. Jane had a bad knee for the duration of her life as a result of the early fall. It was decided to move further west, so Neepawa was selected and the family settled there in 1890. John Simpson was a cabinetmaker by trade. he built and ran a furniture store as well as a hardware. being a cabinetmaker he was the natural person to make the caskets when the early settlers died. As a result he became the local funeral director. The two brick business blocks are still in use. At first, the family lived above one of the stores. here the boys had chores to do. it was no easy task to carry wood and haul water up a long flight of stairs, especially on wash day, which was always on Monday. Soon the family got larger and the brick house was built on First Street. The house is still there, but the grounds are much smaller, and many of the evergreen trees that Mr. Simpson planted are now gone. There were seven children in the family, three boys and four girls, namely, Stuart, Ruby, Margaret, Roderick, John, Verna and Velma. Of these Velma survives. There are four grandchildren - Catherine (Simpson) Milne; margaret (Wemyss) Laurence; Robert Wemyss and Jean (Simpson) Rotton. The Simpsons attended the Methodist Church, which later became the United Church. They had their own special pew with a padded seat. Anyone who inadvertently sat in that seat was frowned upon. John Simpson was a member of the Oddfellows and masonic Lodges. He was also a Shriner and participated in many of their functions. Jane Simpson died in 1937. John lived to the age of 97. --- end quote --- Delores Kruse wrote: > > Hello List: > > I am trying to find the death date of John SIMPSON, b. 16 June 1856 in > Ontario (R)what does the R mean? He lived in Neepawa and was a furniture > dealer and I believe he made caskets and had a funeral home. His wife was > Jane BAILEY and she was born in Ontario 30 Jan 1858. Where did she die? Does > anyone know where in Ontario they were born. > > Any help on this would be greatly apperciated, thank you. > Delores > > ==== CAN-MANITOBA Mailing List ==== > Manitoba GenWeb Project > http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmb/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 -- [email protected] or [email protected] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~geneseeker http://members.internorth.com/~wiccan/personal/foyer_p.htm *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* In perpetual quest of elusive British and Canadian ancestors *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/19/1939 (Newdale) Prof. and Mrs. G. A. DOBBS returned to Newdale last week from attending the funeral, Oct. 9, of the former's father, Mr. George DOBBS, who died at Grenfell, Sask., Oct. 6. The late Mr. DOBBBS was born in Gloucestershire, England, Aug. 3, 1860, and was a member of the United church. He is survived by his widow, one son, five daughters, 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A son was lost in the Great war and a daughter died threee years ago. ============================= 10/19/1939 ROBERT BROWN The funeral service for Robert BROWN, 61, who died at his home near Crawford Park Oct. 10, was held in Basswood United church Oct. 12, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. E. R. WILSON and interment was made in Basswood cemetery. Pall bearers were Messrs. Roland PORTER, Fred PORTER, Wm. MEDD, A. HOOD, D. PAGE and Jas. WAREHAM. Born at Melverton, Ont., Mr. BROWN came west as a young man and lived for 15 years in North Dakota where he married Miss A. JOHNS. He farmed near Basswood for 12 years, moving to Crawford Park 20 years ago. Surviving are his widow and four sons, Raymond and JAMES OF cRAWFORD park, Allen of Newdale and Walter of Basswood, and three daughters, Mrs. T. WINDER, Mrs. Mel. MC LAUGHLIN and Mrs. Alice SPEARS of Crawford Park. He also leaves his father, residing in Melverton, Ont., one sister, Mrs. PATTERSON, of Neepawa and three brothers, Wm. of Prince Albert, John of Solsgirth and James of Basswood. ==============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/19/1939 HYNDMAN - MC INTYRE A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald MC INTYRE, Strathclair, on Thursday, October 19, when their niece, Eloise, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William MC INTYRE, was united in marriage to Elgin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HYNDMAN of McConnell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James SAVAGE of McConnell United church in the presence of immediate friends. The bride, who was attired in a full length dress of Suez Rose, was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Archibald MC INTYRE. her bridesmaid was Muriel, sister of the groom, and the groomsman was Vernon, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the Strathclair hotel and the young couple then left for their home in the McConnell district. ====================== 10/19/1939 HORNE - FORTUNE St. Paul's church, Sault St. Marie, Ont., was the scene of a quiet wedding on Monday, October 9th, when Clara Edythe, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. S. FORTUNE of Strathclair, Man., was united in marriage to Mr. Claude HORNE, B.A., L.L.B., son of Mrs. Joshua HORNE of Uxbridge, Ont. and the late Mr. HORNE. Rev. John C. HUTTON, cousin of the bride, performed the ceremony. The bride was becomingly attired in grape purple ladies' cloth and she wore battleship grey accessories. AFter a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. HORNE will reside in Mitchell, Ont., where Mr. HORNE is engaged in the practice of his profession. ============================= 10/19/1939 MARTIN - WADDELL A very pretty wedding took place at noon Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. WADDELL, Newdale, when their youngest daughter, Wilma, was united in marriage to Mr. T. E. MARTIN of Basswood, the wedding taking placer under an arch of fern. The dining-room was decorated in pink and white with wedding bells. The bride, who entered the room on the arm of her father, was charming in a gown of Burgundy silk velvet. She wore the gift of the groom, a string rope of pearls. Her bouquet was fern and yellow chrysanthemums. The wedding march was played by her sister, Mrs. A. A. GAMEY. AFter congratulations were received and the register signed, the guests, who numbered 35, sat down to a luncheon served by Miss E. WADDELL, Miss R. BLACKWOOD, and Miss Jessie MC CUAIG, Mrs. NORDENE and Mrs. B. BRADLEY pouring tea. After photos were taken and the beautiful gifts were viewed the happy couple left by motor for Winnipeg amid showe4rs of confetti and the good wishes of their many friends. The bride travelled in a navy suit with Burgundy accessories, with a corsage of baby 'mums. A reception follwed the wedding from 2:30 to 4:30, Mrs. W. ABEL pouring team to over 30 friends. ============================== 10/19/1939 CLARK - HUNTER A quiet wedding took place in Brandon on Tuesday when Beatrice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. HUNTER of Strathclair, became the bride of James, son of Mr. and Mrs. CLARK of Fort Frances, Ont. The bride was attended by Doris M. HENDERSON and the groom by Alex, brother of the bride. The bride chose teal blue with terra cotta accessories, and the bridesmaid chose wine silk. The couple who will live at Minto for a short time. Mrs Prost, sister of the bride, was among those who attended the wedding. ======================= 10/19/1939 ROSS - TEMPLETON A pretty wedding was solemnized at 12 noon Saturday, October 14, when Catherine, only daughter of Mr. Jas. TEMPLETON and the late Mrs. Jas. TEMPLETON of Basswood, was united in marriage to Mr. Cameron ROSS, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. ROSS, also of Basswood. Rev. E. R. WILSON officiated. The ceremony took place in the parlor in front of the wide window which was banked with fern and cupid's bower. The room was tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and white wedding bells. To the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, played by Miss Jean BLACKWOOD, aunt of the bride, the bride entered with her father who gave her in marriage. She was attended by Miss Audrah GRANT of Wellwood, Man., who was bridesmaid. The bride was becomingly attired in a dress of navy crepe, the bodice and the back of the skirt featuring the new fullness. She wore a corsage of pink sweetheart roses and caried a white satin-covered Bible which had been presented to her mother on her wedding day. The bridesmaid chose wine crepe with gold trimming and wore yellow roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Raymond GIRLING of Basswood. During the signing of the register Miss Jean BLACKWOOD played, "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden." Following the ceremony a dinner was served with the wedding cake centering the table. Mrs. Robt. BLACKWOOD, aunt of the bride, acted as hostess with Mrs. Jack DUNN and Miss Renee BLACKWOOD, cousins, assisting. For travelling the bride donned a light grey coat made on princess lines. Her hat was a small model in navy felt and her accessories were also navy. Amid a shower of good wishes and confetti, the happy couple left for their honeymoon in Winnipeg. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm at Basswood. =========================== 10/19/1939 JANORSKY - MC LEAN In a quiet but impressive service at the Mission House, Elphinstone, on Saturday, Oct. 14, John JANORSKY was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth MC LEAN. The bride was accompanied by her guardian, Edward MC LEAN, and Laurence WILLSON accompanied the groom. ==================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/19/1939 Mrs. WILSON and son, George, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. WOOD, jr., Miss Helen WOOD and Norman STEWART of Winnipeg visited at the home of Mr. Geo. WOOD sr. over the week-end. ====================== 10/19/1939 (Basswood) Mrs. B. MC DOUGALL, Miss M. SPEARE, Miss R. AMY and Miss ROPER motored to Neepawa for the day on Saturday. Rev. E. R. WILSON conducted the services at Birtle on Sunday while Rev. Mr. STEPHEN was in charge at Basswood. ============================ 10/19/1939 Cardale Girls' basketball team visited Brandon on Saturday last and defeated the collegiate team 26-14. The Cardale line-up was: Nellie MARTYNUK, Rose ARMSTRONG, Eva MARTYNUK, Louise PORTER, Reno DENNISON, Florence RAMSAY, Sheila RAMSAY, Isla RAMSAY, Bernice ENGLISH, Molly SKEENE. ================== 10/19/1939 (Fairmount) Miss Margaret BELL is at present employed at D. J. WILSON's store in Newdale. =========================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/19/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) Twins, boy and girl, were born to Rev. and Mrs. H. HARLAND at Hamiota hospital Oct. 10 (Alfred Earl and Alfreda Jean). A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. MC KENZIE in Hamiota hospital recently. =========================== 10/19/1939 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. STRONG of Tadmore, Sask., formerly of Cardale, early in October. ==========================

Hello List: I am trying to find the death date of John SIMPSON, b. 16 June 1856 in Ontario (R)what does the R mean? He lived in Neepawa and was a furniture dealer and I believe he made caskets and had a funeral home. His wife was Jane BAILEY and she was born in Ontario 30 Jan 1858. Where did she die? Does anyone know where in Ontario they were born. Any help on this would be greatly apperciated, thank you. Delores