William Harry Beeswanger 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin New Germany, July 18- The entire community as well as friends throughout the province, were deeply shocked when they learned on Friday, July 15, of the death of William Harry Beeswanger, which occurred under such tragic circumstances in an automobile accident which also claimed the life of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lemage Ramey. Born 73 years ago in Sheet Harbour, the late Mr. Beeswanger came to Springfield about forty years ago and was Superintendent of the Davison Lumber Company until that firm went out of business. Thirteen years ago he and Mrs. Beeswanger moved to New Germany where he was manager of the Hollingsworth and Whitney Farm. THe deceased was a man of sterling character, genial disposition, and had a host of friends throughout the province as well as in the New England states who are deeply grieved at his untimely passing. He will be greatly missed from this village, where he had a smile and jolly word for everyone. In religion the late Mr. Beeswanger was a former Presbyterian, later of the United Church of Canada and was a regular attendant at services and was also a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church of which his wife is a member. He is survived by his widow, formerly Melinda Ramey Oickle; one step-daughter, Flossie (Mrs. Alvin Lowe), in Idaho; three step-sons, Ettiney at Long Island, New York; Guy and Otis of New Germany; one sister, Mrs. Bezanson at Sheet Harbour; and also a number of nieces and nephews there. The funeral services which were held on Sunday afternoon, July 17 were attended by a throng of sorrowing friends and was the largest funeral ever held here. Services were held in the Anglican Church, conducted by the rector, Rev. C. Veinot. Rev. T.G. Ott, of Chester, a personal friend of the deceased, delivered the sermon. Interment was made in the Anglican Cemetery .The pallbearers were Messrs. F.C. DeLong, H.B. Verge, T.D. Burns, Daniel Parnell, Wynn Crouse, and Randall Mosher. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing widow and family who have met wwith their deep loss. A profusion of beautiful flowers testified to the esteem in which the late Mr. Beeswanger was held.