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    3. This is no year given for this clipping, and I can't find another clipping about E. L. Murphy's death. Can anyone supply the year? Also, this is the first clipping I've come across with an item that is of genealogical interest on the other side. The second two items in this message are from the "other side" of the clipping. Main Surnames: MURPHY, HENDRY, MacNAUGHTON, BARRY, DUFFY, TWEEDIE; Also: ASHMORE, JEFFRIES, MITCHELL, BOYD, KERSHaN, GREGG, DUNBAR, WAGAR, FOWLER, NEILSON. DIED IN LOON LAKE. E. L. Murphy, Born in Ludlow, Had Lived in West for Many Years. Loon Lake, Sask., June 10. -- The town and community of Loon Lake were saddened on May 28 by the sudden passing of E. L. Murphy, for the past ten years postmaster of Whelan and then of Loon Lake. Mr. Murphy is an old-timer and pioneer of Loon Lake district, having come in 1931 when settlement first began. Although in failing health for the past few months it was not known until lately that his condition was grave. On May 8 he was operated on at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, in hopes of prolonging his life, but he did not rally. On May 25 he was removed to Loon Lake Red Cross Hospital, to be near his family. He passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, May 28. Born in Ludlow, N. B., in 1883, he served overseas during World War I for three and a half years. In 1920 he married Miss Alice Hendry of South Devon, N. B., and they went to Saskatchewan to farm. A military funeral was held on May 31 in the Legion Hall conducted by Rev. H. E. Ashmore, assisted by John Jeffries, student missionary at Loon Lake. Hymns sung were all favorites of deceased and a solo, "In the Garden," was sung by Miss Rheta Mitchell. The coffin was banked with flowers, testifying to the esteem in which Mr. Murphy was held and pallbearers were all comrades and neighbors, F. Mitchell, H. Boyd, J. Kershan, E. Gregg, F. Dunbar, F. Wagar and C. Fowler. Interment was made in old Loon Lake Cemetery. Left to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father are the widow and four children, Gnr. J. A. Murphy, serving in Italy; Pte. E. L. Murphy, District Depot No. 2, Toronto; AC2 K. S. Murphy, Saskatoon; and Doreen, at home, attending school. There also survive two sisters and three brothers, Melissa Murphy, of Portland, Maine; Lena Murphy, R. N., Los Angeles; Melvin Murphy, Fredericton; Calvin Murphy, Saskatoon, Sask.; and Newton Murphy, Springfield, Mass. Black River Bridge Officer Served in Last War As a Private. Chatham, June 13 -- Word has been received at Black River Bridge by Mrs. J. A. MacNaughton to the effect that her husband, Major Archie MacNaughton had been officially reported killed in action. No details of his whereabouts were given. Major MacNaughton was an efficient officer and very popular with his men, it was stated. He served in the First Great War as a private with the 104th Battalion. During peacetime he followed the occupation of farmer but never lost contact with the militia, attending summer camp each year. He want overseas in July, 1941. Major MacNaughton is survived by his wife, the former Grace MacNaughton, daughter of John W. and the late Mrs. MacNaughton, Black River Bridge; one son, Francis, 14, and a daughter, Margaret, 10; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Neilson and Miss Catherine MacNaughton, both of Chatham Head; his stepmother and one half-sister, Miss Helen MacNaughton, Black River Bridge. J. P. BARRY HEADS CHATHAM LIBERALS Chatham Liberal Association Selects Delegates Northumberland County. Chatham, N. B., June 13, -- John P. Barry was elected president of the local Liberal Association at a meeting held here yesterday. Other officers elected were John J. Duffy, secretary, and J. Murray Tweedie, treasurer. (The rest of the article is cut off.)

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