THE SYDNEY RECORD, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1915 DEATH OF JOS. MATHESON The death of Joseph Matheson, ex-M.P.P., L'Ardoise, a well known public man of Richmond county, occurred at his home at that place yesterday. Mr. Matheson, who is 83 years of age, had been active in Richmond county politics for a period of some 30 years up to 1904, when he retired into private life. In the elections of 1878 and 1882 he was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the local house, but was elected in 1886 and again in 1890. In 1894 he was defeated by John Morrison of St. Peters. The latter, however, being unseated, Mr. Matheson was again successful in the ensuing election. He retired from the local assembly in 1897, and in 1900 was elected to the Dominion parliament, defeating J.A. Gillies, K.C., the sitting member. In 1904 Mr. Matheson definitely retired from politics and has lived a retired life at his home at L'Ardoise. His wife predeceased him some years ago. Mrs. L.E. Jost of Sydney, a sister-in-law of the late Mr. Matheson, left by this morning's train to attend the funeral. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>