One of Didsbury's old timers and most prominent characters of the town passed away at his home here on Saturday morning at about five o'clock.
Mr. Peterson was born in Berlin, Ontario, now Kitchener, in the year 1846. In 1901 he moved out to Innisfail where he farmed for about a year before moving to Didsbury. Arriving here he took up the business of conveyancer and held the positions of Notary Public and Justice of the Peace here up until about four years ago when he had a stroke which greatly impaired him. Since that time he has led a retired life. Mr. Peterson aside from his large business was a strong politician and a leader in the Liberal ranks in Didsbury with considerable influence. In the Masonic Lodge here he was a Past Master. He was a man with a strong temperament and rather eccentric but leaves behind many friends who will miss him.
He was the father of four children, all of whom are living; Charley, Nolton and Horatious and Irene of Didsbury, who was married to Mr. Jim Reed. His wife's death preceed him by five years. The both died at the same age, 78 years.
Interment was made in the Didsbury cemetery on Wednesday, August 22nd, when he was given a Masonic funeral which was largely attended by both the Masons and others.
Didsbury Pioneer, August 22, 1923
Mr. Peterson was born in Berlin, Ontario, now Kitchener, in the year 1846. In 1901 he moved out to Innisfail where he farmed for about a year before moving to Didsbury. Arriving here he took up the business of conveyancer and held the positions of Notary Public and Justice of the Peace here up until about four years ago when he had a stroke which greatly impaired him. Since that time he has led a retired life. Mr. Peterson aside from his large business was a strong politician and a leader in the Liberal ranks in Didsbury with considerable influence. In the Masonic Lodge here he was a Past Master. He was a man with a strong temperament and rather eccentric but leaves behind many friends who will miss him.
He was the father of four children, all of whom are living; Charley, Nolton and Horatious and Irene of Didsbury, who was married to Mr. Jim Reed. His wife's death preceed him by five years. The both died at the same age, 78 years.
Interment was made in the Didsbury cemetery on Wednesday, August 22nd, when he was given a Masonic funeral which was largely attended by both the Masons and others.
Didsbury Pioneer, August 22, 1923
One of Didsbury's old timers and most prominent characters of the town passed away at his home here on Saturday morning at about five o'clock.
Mr. Peterson was born in Berlin, Ontario, now Kitchener, in the year 1846. In 1901 he moved out to Innisfail where he farmed for about a year before moving to Didsbury. Arriving here he took up the business of conveyancer and held the positions of Notary Public and Justice of the Peace here up until about four years ago when he had a stroke which greatly impaired him. Since that time he has led a retired life. Mr. Peterson aside from his large business was a strong politician and a leader in the Liberal ranks in Didsbury with considerable influence. In the Masonic Lodge here he was a Past Master. He was a man with a strong temperament and rather eccentric but leaves behind many friends who will miss him.
He was the father of four children, all of whom are living; Charley, Nolton and Horatious and Irene of Didsbury, who was married to Mr. Jim Reed. His wife's death preceed him by five years. The both died at the same age, 78 years.
Interment was made in the Didsbury cemetery on Wednesday, August 22nd, when he was given a Masonic funeral which was largely attended by both the Masons and others.
Didsbury Pioneer, August 22, 1923
Mr. Peterson was born in Berlin, Ontario, now Kitchener, in the year 1846. In 1901 he moved out to Innisfail where he farmed for about a year before moving to Didsbury. Arriving here he took up the business of conveyancer and held the positions of Notary Public and Justice of the Peace here up until about four years ago when he had a stroke which greatly impaired him. Since that time he has led a retired life. Mr. Peterson aside from his large business was a strong politician and a leader in the Liberal ranks in Didsbury with considerable influence. In the Masonic Lodge here he was a Past Master. He was a man with a strong temperament and rather eccentric but leaves behind many friends who will miss him.
He was the father of four children, all of whom are living; Charley, Nolton and Horatious and Irene of Didsbury, who was married to Mr. Jim Reed. His wife's death preceed him by five years. The both died at the same age, 78 years.
Interment was made in the Didsbury cemetery on Wednesday, August 22nd, when he was given a Masonic funeral which was largely attended by both the Masons and others.
Didsbury Pioneer, August 22, 1923
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