Pearson - In North Norwich, on the 13th inst. Eliza A. Moore, beloved wife of John Pearson, in the 33rd year of her age.

Burgess - At Burgessville, on the 14th inst., Anna Mariah Lossing, wife of E. W. Burgess, aged 63 years, 9 months and 1 day.

Pearson - At Norwich, on the 18th inst., Andrew Pearson, in the 31st year of his age.

JOHN SIPLE'S SUDDEN DEATH

Expired While on a Visit to His Son in Chicago.

He Was a Pioneer of East Oxford - After Returning from a Walk He Was Taken Ill and Died Twenty Minutes Afterward.

John Siple, one of the pioneers of East Oxford, died in Chicago on Monday and the remains were brought here today for interment. Mr. Siple went to Chicago two weeks ago to visit his son, Benson, and a daughter, Mrs. Moorehouse, and when the friends here were expecting him home a telegram was received by Charles Siple of Curries, today stating that his father had died.

Only Ill For Twenty Minutes

Mrs. Siple survives her husband at the age of 78 years. The aged couple took advantage of the recent excursion to the West and went to Chicago to visit their children. They were stopping at their son Benson's on Monday night and Mr. Siple took a short walk through Lincoln Park in the afternoon. He was in his usual health and spirits. Shortly after returning he complained of feeling unwell and a doctor was summoned but in twenty minutes life was extinct. Death was due to heart failure.

Highly Esteemed

The late Mr. Siple was 80 years of age and was born in North Norwich. He was a successful farmer and a man highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. The surviving members of the family are Mrs. Moorehouse and Benson of Chicago, Charles of Curries, A. Siple of Woodstock, John of Mississippi, Mrs. Clendening and Mrs. Hall of Michigan, Richard Siple living on the old homestead eight miles south of Woodstock, on the Norwich Road, Mrs. Hilliker of Burgessville, and Mrs. Dunphey of Dakota. Mr. Siple had lived on the farm in East Oxford for over 50 years. The funeral will take place at one o'clock on Friday to the Burgessville Baptist cemetery.

LAID AT REST

Funeral of John Siple Took Place Yesterday Afternoon

The funeral of the late John Siple took place yesterday afternoon to the Burgessville Baptist cemetery. The cortage was one of the largest seen in this district for some time and his church in Burgessville where the service was held was packed to the doors. Rev. Mr. Cunningham conducted the service. The pall bearers were Messrs. James Butchard, Abram Orth, Jonathan Dennis, Samuel Wallsoe, Martin Emigh and W. Farrington.

Pearson: - At Norwich on Friday, Oct. 21st, Mary Eleanor Myrtle Pearson in the 77th year of her age.

Pearson - In Traverse City, Mich, on the 29th ult., John Pearson, aged 50 years and 2 months.

The funeral of the late John Pearson took place from the home of F. Webb to the Burgessville Baptist church on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended.

JOHN PEARSON

The late John Pearson, whose death occurred recently in Traverse City, Mich., in his 51st year, was well-known and highly-esteemed throughout North Norwich, having lived nearly all his life on the 2nd concession of that twonship. He had been troubled with asthmatic complaints and went, about a year ago, to Traverse City in the hope the air there would suit him, and resided with his brother there until the time of his death which ensued on the 29th ult as a result of pneumonia. The remains were brought to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Fred Webb, of North Norwich, and the funeral occurred on the following Sunday, the service taking place at the Burgessville Baptist Church.

Moore - In North Norwich, on the 18th inst., Catherine Laur, beloved wife of John Moore, aged 78 years, 6 months and 19 days.

Moore - In North Norwich, April 30th, John Moore, aged 85 years, 2 months and 20 days.

Cathcart - The funeral of the late James Howey, who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Thomas Cooley Pond after a lingering illness, on Tuesday, Feb 20th., was held on Friday afternoon, the 23rd. The services were conducted at the house by Rev. Mr. Garnham, of Burford, after which the remains were interred in the Princeton cemetery. The late Mr. Howey was nearly eighty-four years of age. Many years ago he settled on a farm near Mt. Zion, where he lived until the death of his son a few years ago. Owing to failing health he sold the farm, and with his wife lived with his daughters, Mrs. Polley and Mrs. Thomas. He was a man of quiet disposition, and much respected by all, and had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by a widow and four daughters, Mrs. Sackrider of Moose Jaw, Mrs. Siple of Burgessville, Mrs Polley and Mrs. Thomas near Cathcart. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. Frank Giles, John Murray, Chas. Read, William Coakley, John G. Weir, and James Oliver.

James Howey, an old pioneer of Burford, died at the home of his son-in-law, H. Thomas, on the 20th inst., at the age of 85 years. He was a native of Cumberland, England, and came to Burford in his youth. He lived for 60 years in this vicinity. He leaves a widow and five married daughters to mourn his loss.

MRS. SIPLE DEAD

Well-Known Burgessville Lady Passes Away at the Hospital

The death of Maria Howey, beloved wife of Benson Siple of Burgessville, Lot 16, Concession 8, East Oxford, took place at an early hour this morning at the Woodstock Hospital. Deceased had been a sufferer from a serious ailment for but a short time and was taken to the hospital to undergo an operation which, however, failed to afford relief to her. At the time of her death, Mrs. Siple was in the forty-sixth year of her age. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Burgessville, and was highly respected. Her death will cause a gap amongst the working members of this church, which will be hard to fill. She was a woman of a loyable disposition, well known for her strong Christian character and was a devoted worker towards all that pertained to the religious power of the community in which she lived. Her marriage to Mr. Siple took place twenty-six years ago and she leaves to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother a husband, two sons and one daughter. The sons are Harry of Stratford and Howey at home, and the daughter is Mrs. John Pearson of Burgessville. She also leaves to mourn her loss an aged mother and three sisters. The sisters are Mrs. Henry Thomas of Cooley Pond, Mrs. O. H. Sackrider , Victoria, B.C., and Mrs. James Polley of Cathcart.

The funeral will take place from her late residence on Friday August 7th.

The Late Mrs. Siple

At Woodstock Hospital Tuesday morning the death occurred of Maria Howey, wife of Benson Siple, at the age of 45 years. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late James Howey of Burford, and had passed the greater part of her life in this section of country. After her marriage with Mr. Siple she resided on a farm near Burgessville on the town line between East Oxford and North Norwich. During her long residence in this vicinity Mrs. Siple had won the esteem and affection of a wide circle of friends, who will share in the deep regret which her taking away has caused. Beside the bereaved husband, she is survived by two sons and one daughter, Harry, who is an employee of the G.T.R. and resides at Stratford; Howey, who is living at home; and Mrs. John Pearson of Burgessville. The mother of the deceased is also living, and three sisters remain, Mrs. H. Thomas of Cathcart, Mrs. James Polley of Cathcart, and Mrs. O. H. Sackrider of Victoria, B.C. The funeral services were held in the Burgessville Baptist church, where Mrs. Siple was an active and consistent member; on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

MRS. SIPLE DEAD

Daughter of an Oxford Pioneer Who Lived to a Good Old Age.

Eugenia Lossing, relict of the late John Siple, died yesterday at the residence of her son, Richard Siple, Burgessville. She was born June 2nd, 1821 in South Norwich, and married to John Siple in Sept., 1839, settling on Lot 17, 8th Conc, East Oxford, living there until a year ago. Mrs. Siple was the daughter of the late Solomon Lossing, one of the early pioneers of the township, who built the first saw mill and grist mill in the county. She was the mother of twelve children, seven boys and five girls, ten of whom are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. The children are Mrs. Louisa Hilliker, Burgessville; John of Gunnison, Miss.; Mrs. Jas. Dunphy of Rolla, North Dakota; Mrs. Walter Clendenning, Fintrees, Va.; Mrs. Israel Hall, Shabbona, Mich.; Charles of Curries; Mrs. M. O. Morehouse of Chicago; Benson, East Oxford; Richard of Burgessville; Alvinza of Woodstock.

The late Mrs. Siple was one of the pioneers of the Baptist church, Burgessville, being the oldest present member. In her younger days, she was active in all religious and charitable works in the community.

The funeral will be held on Sunday from the residence of Richard Siples of Burgessville. It will leave the house at two o'clock; service at Baptist church, Burgessville, at 2:30.

The funeral of Mrs. John Siple tok place from the residence of her son, Richard Siple, on Sunday afternoon. Service was conducted in the Baptist church Rev. D. B. Cohoe. Interment took palce in the Baptist cemetery. The pall-bearers were John Rice, Martin Emigh, S. R. Wallace, Geo. Dennis, Chas. Sackrider, and Thos. Mollins. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Cathcart - Nov. 3 - Alice Manley, relict of the late James Howey, passed to that bourne from which no traveller ever returns, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Thomas, on Wednesday October 28th, aged 75 years. Mrs. Howey had been a great sufferer for many years and bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and patience. She had been for a great many years a consistent, active and useful member of the Methodist church. She leaves three daughters: Mrs. Henry Thomas, Mrs. Palley, Cathcart; and Mrs. Sackrider, British Columbia, to mourn her loss. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, Oct. 30th, the services being conducted at the house by Rev. Mr. Honey, after which the remains were interred in the Princeton cemetery. The pall-bearers were: Messrs Jas. Farrington, J. G. Weir, James Oliver, John Murray, Frank Giles, and William Coakley. The neighbours and friends extend warmest sympathy.

Word was received here today of the sudden death of Miss Mary Pearson of Woodstock, who died of influenza.