THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 15, 1915 DEATH OF DUNCAN MCDONALD The death of Duncan McDonald who resided at the corner of Handkard road and French street, occurred last night at the age of 26 years. Deceased leaves a mother and two brothers, Dan and Allan, residing in Sydney. The remains will be forwarded to Antigonish for interment. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD JULY 20, 1915 DEATH OF DUNCAN K. McDONALD The death occurred in Dominion on Friday of Duncan K. McDonald, a highly esteemed resident of that place. The deceased came from Prince Edward Island six years ago and since that time gained a host of friends who will hear with regret the news of his death. He was ailling for some time and death was due to tuberculosis. He was sixty-five years old and is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters. The funeral took place Sunday, interment being at Ocean Avenue cemetery. Rev. J.A. MacGlashen was the officiating clergyman. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 22, 1915 KILLED AT NO. 12 An Italian named Alberto Causato, an employee of No. 12 colliery, was the victim of a fatal accident there yesterday. While at work in the cast level he was buried beneath a fall of coal. He was taken to the Draeger house, but succumbed shortly afterwards. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 31, 1915 DIED This morning July 31, 1915, Arnold Francis, third son of George W. Edens at 173 Brookland St. Aged 8 years and 2 mos. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, WEDNESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 8, 1915 SUDDEN DEATH M.J MACLEOD THIS MORNING Popular Young Barrister Succumbs to Attack of Heart Trouble (Special to the Record) North Sydney, Sept. 8 - The sad news of the sudden death of Murray J. McLeod, barrister, came as a shock to the community this morning. Mr. McLeod, though never very robust, as in ordinary good health yesterday, but succumbed to an attack of heart trouble this morning about ten o'clock. Murray J. McLeod was the son of James McLeod, customs officer of this town and was about 26 years of age. He was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier College in arts, and was admitted to the bar of Nova Scotia in the summer of 1913, since which time he has practiced his profession at North Sydney with marked success. Mr. McLeod was a ready talker and gave promise of a brilliant and useful career in his chosen profession. He also devoted considerable time to journalism and acted as the representative of the Sydney Record at North Sydney for several years, and his pithy, well-written paragraphs were always read with interest. He is survived by his father, mother, one brother, Ronayne, in Panama and six sisters, Mrs. (Capt.) Mathew Ryan North Sydney; Mrs. McKinnon, New York, and Laura, Cecila, Kathleen and Marjorie at home, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, SEPTEMBER 3, 1915 DIED IN HOSPITAL The death of J.H. Thomas, chief engineer of the steamer Romney, occurred at the Marine Hospital at about eight o'clock this morning after a brief illness. The deceased was taken ill on board the ship last night and Dr. E.J. Johnstone, who was immediately summoned had the sufferer transferred to the Marine Hospital where the best of care failed to avert death. The remains which were removed to undertaker Lowden's will be interred in Hardwood Hill cemetery this afternoon, the funeral leaving Christ Church at 3 o'clock. The deceased who was well known to shipping men here was held in the highest esteem and general regret is expressed at his unexpected demise. Mr. Thomas leaves a wife and three children at Liverpool, England. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, OCTOBER 26, 1915 FUNERAL OF ANGUS C. MORRISON. The funeral of Angus C. Morrison was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 207 Lingan road. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. John McIntosh of St. James' church, assisted by Rev. R.J. Campbell of St. Mark's. Interment took place at Hardwood Hill cemetery. Mr. Morrison, who was 55 years of age, died on Saturday last. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1915 TO ARRANGE FUNERAL A meeting of the city council will be held this evening to complete arrangements for the funeral of the late Fireman Ernst Elvey, and to give sanction to such arrangements as have already been made. The fire department met last evening and arranged for the part which their body would take in the services. THE SYDNEY RECORD WEDNESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 27, 1915 ERNEST ELVEY BURIED WITH CIVIC HONORS Impressive Services at Church Precedes Interment at Cemetery The burial of Fireman Ernest Elvey, who died of burns received in the performance of his duty, took place this afternoon from Pitt Street Baptist church to Hardwood Mill Cemetery. It was probably the largest and most impressive funeral which has ever taken place in the city. This morning at 10 o'clock the bier was brought from the residence of the deceased's parents, Townsend stret, and placed in the church. Rev I.A. Corbett, pastor of the church, Mayor Richardson and chief Sullivan were present to receive it and during the morning and early in the day the church was visited by hundreds of citizens. The funeral service at the church took place at two o'clock. At ten minuts to two the "Dead March in Saul" was played in a subdued tone by the organist, Miss Richardson. It was also used in full tone as a recessional. The service was very beautiful. There was special music by the choir and a short address by the pastor, during, which he referred to the qualities of the deceased and made special mention of the fact that he died bravely and in the performance of his duty, a more noble death than which there was none. He also paid a glowing tribute to fireman Dan MacDonald, who risked his life to take Mr. Elvey from the burning building. His remarks to the mourners were addressed from John XIV., 1-3. Rev. P. C. Reed and Rev. J. W. Bartlett assisted. During the service, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," was sung as a duet by Mrs. Laidlaw and Mrs. Larder. The funeral left the church headed by the Coronation and city amalgamated bands and was followed by the firemen of Glace Bay, Sydney Mines and Sydney and the Order of True Blues. The Mayor and Corporation of the city immediately preceded the corse, which was borne on the fire department hose wagon, appropriatly draped. The pallbearers were Paul Neal, D. C. MacDonald, Dan O'Callaghan, Hector McKenzie, John Kehoe and W.E. Nash. A long line of citizens followed the body to the grave. The services at the graveside were conducted by the three clergymen mentioned. There were many floral tributes laid on the casket, including a beautiful cross, on which was laid the fireman's helmet from the members of the Sydney fire department. (Published typo errors are: corse, appropriatly, minuts, Mill and stret ). submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, OCTOBER 29, 1915 FOUND NOT GUILTY Annie Schiscaniski, charged with abortion and manslaughter before the supreme court, was found not guilty of the indictment yesterday. His Lordship, without hearing the evidence in defence, charged the jury to acquit the prisoner, holding that sufficient evidence for a conviction had not been submitted by the crown. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD OCTOBER 12, 1915 JACK THURSTON DIES IN MONTREAL C.S. (Jack) Thurston, who at one time resided in Sydney, died at Montreal on Sunday morning of pneumonia. The remains will leave Montreal tomorrow morning for Sydney and will be interred in Hardwood Hill cemetery. The late Mr. Thurston is a brother of Dr. E.C. Thurston, V.S. now in Belgium. THE SYDNEY RECORD OCTOBER 15, 1915 INTERRED AT HARDWOOD HILL The remains of the late C.S. Thurston arrived by train this morning from Montreal. The funeral was held immediately afterwards, interment at Hardwood Hill cemetery, Rev. John McIntosh officiating. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, OCTOBER 27, 1915 DEATH OF STAN MUGGAH Stanley Purvis Muggah, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Muggah, Glace Bay, died at his home this morning after an illness of about five years. He returned home lately from Saranac aLke, (Lake added), where he had been for the benefit of his health. He was 27 years of age and is survived by his parents and four brothers and one sister. THE SYDNEY RECORD, OCTOBER 30, 1915 FUNERAL OF S.P. MUGGAH The funeral of the late Stanley Purvis Muggah, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Muggah, took place yesterday to Hardwood Hill cemetery, Sydney. The funeral service at the Muggah home and at the graveside were conducted by Rev. H.L. Eisenor, pastor of the Methodist church. After the service at the house the casket was carried by the pall bearers to the S. and L. crossing, where a special train was waiting to take the funeral to Sydney. The pall bearers were Arthur Macdonald, F.J. Stanley, Lyman Jackson, Grover Hull, William Green and Tony Townsend. A large number of friends accompanied the remains to Sydney, where interment was made at Hardwood Hill Cemetery. There was a large number of floral tributes, testifying to the esteem and sympathy for the deceased young man and his family. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 5, 1915 DROWNED AT SOUTH BAR John Allen of South Bar was drowned by the upturning of a dory on Saturday night. The body was recovered yesterday morning and an inquest will be held on Wednesday. Allan, in company with Alex. Jeans, had been to North Sydney, and on returning to South Bar was handing parcels out of the dory to Janes, who was on the wharf. The dory overturned and Allen was thrown into the water. Darkness made it impossible to render assistance. The deceased was twenty years of age. (Name Allen was published as is above. Also variation in 'Jeans'/'Janes'). submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 5, 1915 KILLED AT THE HUB Alex de Gaust, a machine operator at the Hub colliery, was instantly killed on Saturday morning by being struck by a fall of coal. The deceased was a native of P. E. Island, and aged 33. He leaves six young children. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 3, 1915 DEATH AT FRENCH ROAD Mrs. Angus McDonald passed away to her rest at her home at French Road, Monday morning June 28th. Her fatal illness developed last December and in spite of every effort of medical skill, made rapid progress. She is survived by her husband and three children. The deceased was thirty-one years of age, and is much missed by a large circle of friends who rendered much kindness during her illness. - Com. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 2, 1915 DIED AT MABOU At the age of 19 years, Miss Mary McPherson, niece of Rev. Fr. McPherson of Broad Cove, died at the home of her grand-uncle, Dr. Hugh Cameron, Mabou, C.B., on Tuesday night, June 29th, after an illnes of four months. The funeral took place from Dr. Cameron's residence. The remains of his late lamented son, Zeph., Cameron, who died in California, on June 22nd, are expected to arrive home Saturday, July 23rd. Hugh McDonald, at whose residence Mr. Cameron died, and J.A.H. Cameron, brother of the deceased are accompanying the remains to Mabou. (Word "illnes" is as published.) submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1915 FOUND DEAD The Glace Bay Gazette reports that a body which was identified as that of an Italian named Darninico Daitiesella, was found on the railway track near the crossing of Dominion yesterday morning. The man was aged 39 and leaves a widow and three children in taly. An inquest will be held. (Please note the "I" was missing from the word "taly".) submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD, JULY 5, 1915 DEATH OF GEORGE LOBDELL. News of the death of George Lobdell, who was injured by an explosion last week at Pittsburg, was received in the city last evening. Mr. Lobdell was married to Eva, daughter of A.J. Moxham, formerly of the Dominion Iron and Steel Company, some three years ago. He was well known in Sydney and his death will be generally regretted. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD JULY 7, 1915 DEATH OF MRS. MAIR The death occurred this morning of Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Mair, Townsend Street, after a long illness. Mrs. Mair has been confined to her home since September, but her condition was not considered serious until about four weeks ago, when she became suddenly worse. She passed away at three o'clock. The deceased is survived by her husband, Alexander Mair of the Bank of Nova Scotia, and one son, Jack. Mrs. Henry Bagnell, Gabarus, Mrs. Henry W. Cann and Miss I.J. Mann of Sydney are sisters and O.N. Mann of Sydney is a brother. The funeral will take place tomorrow. (Grammatical and/or typo with the words "has been confined" second sentence.) THE SYDNEY RECORD, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 8, 1915 FUNERAL OF MRS. MAIR The funeral of the late Mrs. Mair, whose death occurred early yesterday morning took place from the residence, Townsend Street, at two o'clock this afternoon, to Hardwood Hill Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.W. Bartlett, pastor of Jubliee church. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 12, 1915 THE TRAGIC DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY (Special to the Record) North Sydney, Oct. 12-One of the sadest occurences here for a very long time took place on Saturday resulting in the death of Mrs. J.P. McNaughton of Sydney. Mrs. McNaughton, who was the wife of Mr. J.P. McNaughton, general sales agent of the Dominion Iron & Steel Co., was visiting her mother here, Mrs. J.W. Peppett, and shortly afternoon on Saturday died as a result of a bullet from a revolver entering near the heart, death ensuing almost instantly. Coronor A.R. Forbes empanelled a jury, which, after taking the evidence of a couple of people employed at the place, adjourned until this evening. It is stated that Mrs. McNaughton had not been in good health for sometime, suffering from nervous trouble, though nothing unusal was noticed about her on Saturday morning. Mrs. Totteh, a seamstress employed in the house, testified before the jury that she was at work on the second floor, and that very shortly after Mrs. McNaughton left her to procure a towel from the bath room she heard a shot from that direction, and immediately called Mrs. Peppett and a domestic from down stairs. They went to the bath room where they found Mrs. McNaughton lying on the floor. Medical assistance was procured at once, and it was found on examination that a bullet had entered near the heart, resulting in her death almost immediately as above stated. Mr. McNaughton was in Montreal at the time and reached here yesterday morning by special train from Truro. University regret is expressed here over Mrs. McNaughton's death. As Miss Etta Peppett she spent her life here previous to her marriage, and her passing away in the prime of life will be sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends. Besides her husband and two little sons she is survived by her mother Mrs.J.W. Peppett, one sister, Mrs. S.P. Bolling, and one brother, Mr. Claude W. Peppett of the 40th Battalion at Valcartier, who is expected home tonight. The funeral takes place at 2.30 tomorrow (Wedneday) afternoon. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 12, 1915 KILLED IN MINE John J. O'Handley, son of Michael O'Handley and a driver in No. 11 colliery was fatally injured while at work in the pit on Friday night by being crushed between a box and the roof. He died before reaching the hospital. He was aged seventeen. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>