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      PUBLIC NOTICE. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the County of York did, on the 19th day of June, 1872, enact a By-1aw (No. 216), erecting Richmond Hill into an incorporated village under the statute in such case made and provided, by which the under, signed was appointed Returning Officer, to …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jan 1872, p. 2     SUICIDE. - On Friday last, a most distressing case of suicide occurred in Streetsville. The victim is John Brown, hotel-keeper and Division Court bailiff. It appears he breakfasted with his family as usual, and afterwards went to the stables and, procuring a strap, proceeded to a bedroom ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 1 Feb 1872, p. 3     FOUND DEAD. - An old man named James McGee, was found in his bed on Tuesday evening. The deceased has resided in Milton a number of years, working as a cooper, and, although of intemperate habits, was quiet and inoffensive. He lived alone and had probably died on Monday night. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 1 Feb 1872, p. 3     DEATH OF A VETERAN. Died on the 24th at Ball's Mill, Louth, one of the veterans of 1812. He was named William Chisholm, an uncle, we believe, of George K. Chisholm, Esq., of Oakville, ex-M.P., and his age was about 86 years. The deceased was in the battles of Chippawa …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 4 Apr 1872, p. 2     GEORGETOWN. - A young man named John Thompson, formerly a resident of Georgetown, but for the last five years living in Toronto, returned to that village on Friday last, suffering from small-pox, and died from that disease on Monday. On the same day a child of Mr. Smith Travis died …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 4 Apr 1872, p. 2     GEORGETOWN. - A young man named John Thompson, formerly a resident of Georgetown, but for the last five years living in Toronto, returned to that village on Friday last, suffering from small-pox, and died from that disease on Monday. On the same day a child of Mr. Smith Travis died …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 4 Apr 1872, p. 2     MILITARY FUNERAL. - On Saturday last the members of No. 7 Co., Milton Company of Volunteers, attended the funeral of their late comrade, Private Thomas McMaster. The deceased was very highly esteemed by all his acquaintances, and the funeral was very largely attended....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Apr 1872, p. 2     ESQUESING COUNCIL. The Council met at 10 o'clock, April 5th, at Stewarttown. The Reeve in the chair, Members all present. The Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. The account of Mrs. Walker for services rendered during the illness and death of the late John Ross, a ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 23 May 1872, p. 2     DEATH OF DR. DICE. We regret to chronicle the death of Dr. George Dice, which occurred at his late residence, near Lowville, on Friday evening last. The deceased was found by Mrs. Dice lying on his face in the yard, quite dead, and it is conjectured that he died of …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 28 Nov 1872, p. 2     SAD OCCURRENCE. DEATH OF ROBERT WHITE. It is our melancholy duty to chronicle the death, under most distressing circumstances, of Mr. Robert White, a young man, well known and highly esteemed in the county. Some years ago, the deceased, who was the third son of Mr. Thomas ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     ACCIDENTS AT MANITOULIN ISLAND. - A sad accident occurred at Michael's Bay, Manitoulin Island, on the evening of Wednesday the 29th ult., whereby a family - at one time residing in this vicinity - have come to heavy bereavement. We refer to that of Mr. Jas. Hilson, formerly of Nassagaweya. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     A MINISTER'S SON DROWNED. - On the 15th inst. a serious and fatal accident occurred at Newmarket. Two sons of Rev. John Brown, Presbyterian Minister, were bathing in Gorham's pond, when they both got into twelve feet of water, and, as they could not swim, their companions gave the alarm. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 23 May 1872, p. 2     SHOCKING ACCIDENT - A son of Mr. Charles King, a farmer near Wellington Square, was killed on Monday afternoon while riding a horse. His hat blew off, causing the horse to shy, and the boy fell from the saddle with his foot entangled in the stirrup leather. The horse galloped …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 30 May 1872, p. 2     FATAL ACCIDENT. - A sad and fatal accident happened in Norval on the 20th inst., by which Mr. John McGregor, who was employed in teaming for Col. Clay, lost his life. He was returning with his team when his horses took fright and ran among some small pine trees that …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 3 Oct 1872, p. 3     DEATH OF MR. ALEX. HOGG. - Another old and highly respected friend and neighbor has passed away from earth, having reached the advanced age of four-score years. Mr. Hogg was a native of Ireland and for many years he has resided in this section of country, leading a steady, industrious …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 19 Sep 1872, p. 3     MASONIC FUNERAL. - The remains of the late A. C. Macintyre were attended to their last resting place by the brethren of St. Clair Lodge, and interred with the usual solemn ceremonies of the craft. Bro. Macintyre was not a member of any lodge in the country but hailed from …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 8 Aug 1872, p. 1     POETRY. LINES On the death of EMMA J., daughter of William and Hannah Harrison, Milton, who died at the W. F. College, Hamilton, June 29th, 1870. In the 17th year of her age:- Prepare to meet thy God, Our cherished one has fallen In her early life and ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. John Gill, a retired farmer living near Islington, and brother-in-law of Mr. R. S. Hall, Esquesing, was upset of a load of posts, the horses running away, and he received such injuries that he died on the 16th inst. Mr. Gill was upwards of 60 years …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jul 1872, p. 3     SHOOTING ACCIDENT. - On Friday evening, in Georgetown, a young man by the name of Switzer, accidentally shot himself in the leg while drawing a pistol loaded with buck shot out of his pocket. The whole charge entered the leg above the knee....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     DIED. - Our readers will regret to learn that the young man Switzer, who accidentally shot himself in the leg at Georgetown on the 12th inst. died on Sunday from the effects of the wound. He was very highly respected in the community....