Lowville, Lewis Co, NY printed in The Journal and Republican, Thursday, Sept 3, 1903 Mrs. Mary E. McDONALD, wife of Duncan McDONALD, died at her home in this village (Deer River) after a few days illness August 26th, aged 56 years. Mrs. McDONALD was held in high esteem by all who had formed her acquaintance. She was nearly always at home, attending to her household duties and the wants of her family, who will miss a dutiful companion and a loving mother. She is survived by a husband and ten children, eight sons and two daughters, J. Abner, of Michigan; John, of Carthage; Eugene, Duncan, Sandy, Henry, Allen, Cassie and Anna, of this place. Her funeral was held from St. James church, Carthage, Saturday; interment at that place. One of the largest processions seldom seen here followed the remains to Carthage and attended her funeral. Those from away were Mr. and Mrs. William ABRAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert ABRAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Steven ABRAMS, from Canada; Mrs. J. CRONIN and son, Lyon Falls; John ALQUIRE, of Page, besides several others from different portions of the county. Mr. and Mrs. McDONALD had resided at Deer River since 1890 and in the county for 35 years. Abner McDONALD, who was engaged in the lumber forests of Michigan, arrived at his father's home here Monday night, two days after the funeral of his mother had taken place. Mr. and Mrs. Frank ROOT, of Michigan City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. AUSTIN and other friends here. Mr. and Mrs. ROOT are to make Watertown their future home. The Deer River village school will commence September 8th, with Miss Hattie RICH, of Lowville, a former successful teacher, and Miss Edith LOOMIS, of Copenhagen, a new teacher. Walton S. HARTWELL and son William are guests of R. C. OTIS and family. Mr. HARTWELL is a former resident of Denmark, where he owns a farm, but now resides at Mexico, N. Y. Monday night the young associates of Miss Grace ROOT made her a birthday surprise at the home of her parents in Denmark. A goodly number were present and an enjoyable time was had. Tokens of the occasion were left in remembrance. Rev. W. J. LEVERETT, brother of Rev. T. F. LEVERETT, of this place, arrived here Monday on a short visit. Mr. LEVERETT is a former missionary to Hainan, China. He has been absent for a year past, but will soon resume his work again among the celestials. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland