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 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     - Mr. John Anderson, of Bracebridge who was for a number of years a resident of Acton, had a sad trip here last Saturday bringing the remains of his little son, which were interred in Fairview cemetery. While here he found many sympathizing friends. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     Carlyle's Sister at Oakville. The Empire says:- It may or may not be generally known that within thirty miles of Toronto, at Oakville, in Halton County, surrounded by mementos of her great brother, there is at present living the last of the Carlyles, a sweet old lady of eighty, the …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     BALLINAFAD. The sad death by accident on Saturday of Colwell son of Christopher Cook, cast a gloom over the New Year festivities here. The young man was employed on the C. P. R. as a brakeman, and while engaged coupling cars at Meadowvale was instantly killed. The funeral on ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     CREWSONS CORNERS. Mrs. Hugh McLaughlin, daughter of the late Morgan Crewson, Sr., who gave the corners its name, died at her home in Nassagaweya last Friday after a long illness. She was highly esteemed....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     KNATCHBULL. We also have to record the death of Mrs. Jos. Anderson, near Knatcbull, who passed away on Sunday evening, Dec. 24th at the residence of her son, John H. Anderson, at the age of 57 years. She had been suffering some time from paralysis. The funeral took place on …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 4 Jan 1894, p. 3     KNATCHBULL. The grim monster, Death, is ever at work taking away the young as well as the old. This time it was Johnnie, son of Mr. George C. Thompson, who passed away on Saturday last at the age of 7 years. The little fellow had diabetis and death ended his …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 2     BURNED TO DEATH. Mrs. Margaret Ford, of Trafalgar Loses her Life in the Flames. A week ago last Sunday morning it was found that the home of Mrs. Margaret Ford, an aged woman who occupied a small house near that of her son-in-law, Mr. W. S. Beatty, of Trafalgar, was …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 3     Killed by a Falling Tree, at Norval. On Tuesday morning Mr. William McLaughlin and his brother went out to the woods near Norval to cut wood. While engaged in sawing a tree which had been lodged between two others the tree sprang back striking Mr. McLaughlin in the temple, killing …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 3     Death of a Young Wife and Mother. On Sunday morning Mr. Charles Falkner was called upon to suffer a heavy bereavement in the death of his wife. She had been in ill health for some time. A severe cold settled upon her lungs from which pneumonia developed with the sad …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 3     ASHGROVE. One of the most sudden deaths which has occured here for some time was that of Mr. James Murdoch, on Friday last. He was in his usual health, until, when driving home from the post office on Friday afternoon he was stricken with apoplexy. Fortunately Mr. Frank ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 3     GEORGETOWN. Magistrate Kennedy held a court here last Friday to enquire into the circumstances of the death of Daniel Campbell, which, rumor says, arose from injuries received in a hotel row here. The investigation will, it is stated, be continued by the Ontario Government....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 18 Jan 1894, p. 3     GEORGETOWN. Many persons will regret to hear of the death last Friday of Rev. Prof. John W. Tait, of Tacoma, Washington, a gentleman widely known as an educator and esteemed as a friend. He was for many years a minister of the Presbyterian Church, and was well known in this …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Jan 1894, p. 3     ROCKWOOD. Mr. John Beechiner, an old and respected resident of Eramosa, died on Saturday evening last, after a short illness. His remains were interred in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oustic, on Monday....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Jan 1894, p. 3     General sympathy is felt for Rev. and Mrs. Edge in their affliction through the loss of their little son. Since their removal to Acton this highly esteemed family have suffered heavy and repeated trials in the loss of loved ones. This is the second death in their family during their …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Jan 1894, p. 3     KNATCHBULL. The terrible disaster by fire at the World's Fair building, Chicago, cost Wm. Mackie, a nephew of Hugh McLaughlin, of this vicinity, his life. He was a member of the fire department and during the fire, fell from the top of a 75-foot ladder. Death ensued about an ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 25 Jan 1894, p. 3     KNATCHBULL. It is our sad duty this week to note the death of Mr. Jas. McConnel, of Eden Mills, who passed away on Thursday, last, after a long illness from cancer in the stomach. He was buried on Saturday in the Eden Mills cemetery by the I.O.F. of which he …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 1 Feb 1894, p. 3     GEORGETOWN. The adjourned inquest upon the body of Daniel Campbell who died at Hamilton on the third inst., under circumstances which lent color to the belief that he had received fatal injuries in a bar room fight here on Christmas eve, was resumed Thursday afternoon before ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 12 Apr 1894, p. 3     - David Stirton, L.D.S., late of Acton, who has been in Montreal until a few weeks ago, died in Guelph General Hospital last Friday evening. The remains were interred at Guelph on Sunday afternoon. A large company of friends attended the funeral....

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 12 Apr 1894, p. 3     A Bright Young Life Cut Off. For some months past Miss Fannie Robson, of Berlin, for a number of years a resident of Acton, has been gradually failing in health until Monday afternoon death came to her relief. In her death consumption claimed another victim. Fanny was a bright and …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 12 Apr 1894, p. 3     ROCKWOOD. Little Joe Gavin died last week in his 13th year. This is the seventh death which has taken place in Mr. Gavin's family within six years. His wife died first and the six children followed in quick succession. The physicians are in doubt as to the cause....