in his 67th year
The Passing of W.I. Reid - Seldom has this community been so sorely afflicted by the hand of Death as during the week in which Matthew F. Ainslie and Walter I. Reid passed "to the bourne from whence no travelere'er returns." Both were men widely known and highly esteemed, and to both the summons came suddenly while they were about the every day affairs of life.
On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which hour he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor in his office. His son, Mr. John Q. Reid, who was with him at the time, at once summoned medical aid, and the patient was removed to the residence of his brother, Mr. A.J. Reid, where death ensued shortly after 1 pm.
The deceased was born at Reidsville in the year 1843 and resided on the homestead all his life. Like many of his peers of those early days, he was metaphorically cradled in a sap trough and educated in the log academy which stood on an adjoining farm. When he had attained the years of manhood, he and his brothers engaged in the business of sawyers, a small mill having been erected on the farm for that purpose. About ten years ago the original industry was added the manufacture of cooper's supplies, employing from ten to fifteen hands.
Not only was the subject of this brief sketch a self-made man, but he achieved success in everything he undertook. As a farmer he was a good plowman, wining many prizes at the matches held in the early days. His business sagacity also stood him in good stead when he entered the wider field and launched out as a manufacturer. Much as he loved his calling on the farm or in the mill, he also found time to engage in manly sports. For years he held the quoit championship of Ontario, and was a member of the invincible Reid rink that bore off the curlers' trophies. In music he also excelled, being a splendid violinist, as well as a poet of no mean order. In the church circle he likewise had his place, filling important positions with credit to himself and advantage to his fellow men. At the time of his death he was an elder of the Stanley St. Kirk Session, a prominent member of the Masonic Order and of the Sous of Scotland.
In the death of such a man the community loses one whose place is not easily filled, one whose marked geniality and sociability will be missed at every turn, and one whose home was always open to a wide circle of friends.
In 1869 Mr. Reid was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Anderson, who predeceased him six years. A family of three sons and two daughters survive, viz., William A., John Q., Walter I., Nellie and Clara. Three brothers, John, Alexander and Andrew, also survive.
The funeral on Sunday from Reidsville to Ayr cemetery attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held, the whole countryside and many of the neighboring towns, especially Galt, being well represented. At the outskirts of the town the cortege was met by fellow members of the Masonic order, who marched in a body and formed in a circle around the open grave as the remains of their brother were lowered to their last resting place.
The services at both house and grave were conducted by rev. D.I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. John Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Chas. McGeorge, John McNab, Thos. Hall, Alex Edgar, Cameron Marshall, Alex E. Scott.
Ayr News Dec 2 1909 pg 8
Teri MacDougall
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The Passing of W.I. Reid - Seldom has this community been so sorely afflicted by the hand of Death as during the week in which Matthew F. Ainslie and Walter I. Reid passed "to the bourne from whence no travelere'er returns." Both were men widely known and highly esteemed, and to both the summons came suddenly while they were about the every day affairs of life.
On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which hour he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor in his office. His son, Mr. John Q. Reid, who was with him at the time, at once summoned medical aid, and the patient was removed to the residence of his brother, Mr. A.J. Reid, where death ensued shortly after 1 pm.
The deceased was born at Reidsville in the year 1843 and resided on the homestead all his life. Like many of his peers of those early days, he was metaphorically cradled in a sap trough and educated in the log academy which stood on an adjoining farm. When he had attained the years of manhood, he and his brothers engaged in the business of sawyers, a small mill having been erected on the farm for that purpose. About ten years ago the original industry was added the manufacture of cooper's supplies, employing from ten to fifteen hands.
Not only was the subject of this brief sketch a self-made man, but he achieved success in everything he undertook. As a farmer he was a good plowman, wining many prizes at the matches held in the early days. His business sagacity also stood him in good stead when he entered the wider field and launched out as a manufacturer. Much as he loved his calling on the farm or in the mill, he also found time to engage in manly sports. For years he held the quoit championship of Ontario, and was a member of the invincible Reid rink that bore off the curlers' trophies. In music he also excelled, being a splendid violinist, as well as a poet of no mean order. In the church circle he likewise had his place, filling important positions with credit to himself and advantage to his fellow men. At the time of his death he was an elder of the Stanley St. Kirk Session, a prominent member of the Masonic Order and of the Sous of Scotland.
In the death of such a man the community loses one whose place is not easily filled, one whose marked geniality and sociability will be missed at every turn, and one whose home was always open to a wide circle of friends.
In 1869 Mr. Reid was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Anderson, who predeceased him six years. A family of three sons and two daughters survive, viz., William A., John Q., Walter I., Nellie and Clara. Three brothers, John, Alexander and Andrew, also survive.
The funeral on Sunday from Reidsville to Ayr cemetery attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held, the whole countryside and many of the neighboring towns, especially Galt, being well represented. At the outskirts of the town the cortege was met by fellow members of the Masonic order, who marched in a body and formed in a circle around the open grave as the remains of their brother were lowered to their last resting place.
The services at both house and grave were conducted by rev. D.I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. John Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Chas. McGeorge, John McNab, Thos. Hall, Alex Edgar, Cameron Marshall, Alex E. Scott.
Ayr News Dec 2 1909 pg 8
Teri MacDougall
49485986-links to parents
in his 67th year
The Passing of W.I. Reid - Seldom has this community been so sorely afflicted by the hand of Death as during the week in which Matthew F. Ainslie and Walter I. Reid passed "to the bourne from whence no travelere'er returns." Both were men widely known and highly esteemed, and to both the summons came suddenly while they were about the every day affairs of life.
On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which hour he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor in his office. His son, Mr. John Q. Reid, who was with him at the time, at once summoned medical aid, and the patient was removed to the residence of his brother, Mr. A.J. Reid, where death ensued shortly after 1 pm.
The deceased was born at Reidsville in the year 1843 and resided on the homestead all his life. Like many of his peers of those early days, he was metaphorically cradled in a sap trough and educated in the log academy which stood on an adjoining farm. When he had attained the years of manhood, he and his brothers engaged in the business of sawyers, a small mill having been erected on the farm for that purpose. About ten years ago the original industry was added the manufacture of cooper's supplies, employing from ten to fifteen hands.
Not only was the subject of this brief sketch a self-made man, but he achieved success in everything he undertook. As a farmer he was a good plowman, wining many prizes at the matches held in the early days. His business sagacity also stood him in good stead when he entered the wider field and launched out as a manufacturer. Much as he loved his calling on the farm or in the mill, he also found time to engage in manly sports. For years he held the quoit championship of Ontario, and was a member of the invincible Reid rink that bore off the curlers' trophies. In music he also excelled, being a splendid violinist, as well as a poet of no mean order. In the church circle he likewise had his place, filling important positions with credit to himself and advantage to his fellow men. At the time of his death he was an elder of the Stanley St. Kirk Session, a prominent member of the Masonic Order and of the Sous of Scotland.
In the death of such a man the community loses one whose place is not easily filled, one whose marked geniality and sociability will be missed at every turn, and one whose home was always open to a wide circle of friends.
In 1869 Mr. Reid was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Anderson, who predeceased him six years. A family of three sons and two daughters survive, viz., William A., John Q., Walter I., Nellie and Clara. Three brothers, John, Alexander and Andrew, also survive.
The funeral on Sunday from Reidsville to Ayr cemetery attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held, the whole countryside and many of the neighboring towns, especially Galt, being well represented. At the outskirts of the town the cortege was met by fellow members of the Masonic order, who marched in a body and formed in a circle around the open grave as the remains of their brother were lowered to their last resting place.
The services at both house and grave were conducted by rev. D.I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. John Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Chas. McGeorge, John McNab, Thos. Hall, Alex Edgar, Cameron Marshall, Alex E. Scott.
Ayr News Dec 2 1909 pg 8
Teri MacDougall
49485986-links to parents
The Passing of W.I. Reid - Seldom has this community been so sorely afflicted by the hand of Death as during the week in which Matthew F. Ainslie and Walter I. Reid passed "to the bourne from whence no travelere'er returns." Both were men widely known and highly esteemed, and to both the summons came suddenly while they were about the every day affairs of life.
On Thursday morning Mr. Reid came in from his home at Reidsville in his usual good health and was engaged in directing the affairs of his business here up to about 9 o'clock, at which hour he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank to the floor in his office. His son, Mr. John Q. Reid, who was with him at the time, at once summoned medical aid, and the patient was removed to the residence of his brother, Mr. A.J. Reid, where death ensued shortly after 1 pm.
The deceased was born at Reidsville in the year 1843 and resided on the homestead all his life. Like many of his peers of those early days, he was metaphorically cradled in a sap trough and educated in the log academy which stood on an adjoining farm. When he had attained the years of manhood, he and his brothers engaged in the business of sawyers, a small mill having been erected on the farm for that purpose. About ten years ago the original industry was added the manufacture of cooper's supplies, employing from ten to fifteen hands.
Not only was the subject of this brief sketch a self-made man, but he achieved success in everything he undertook. As a farmer he was a good plowman, wining many prizes at the matches held in the early days. His business sagacity also stood him in good stead when he entered the wider field and launched out as a manufacturer. Much as he loved his calling on the farm or in the mill, he also found time to engage in manly sports. For years he held the quoit championship of Ontario, and was a member of the invincible Reid rink that bore off the curlers' trophies. In music he also excelled, being a splendid violinist, as well as a poet of no mean order. In the church circle he likewise had his place, filling important positions with credit to himself and advantage to his fellow men. At the time of his death he was an elder of the Stanley St. Kirk Session, a prominent member of the Masonic Order and of the Sous of Scotland.
In the death of such a man the community loses one whose place is not easily filled, one whose marked geniality and sociability will be missed at every turn, and one whose home was always open to a wide circle of friends.
In 1869 Mr. Reid was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Anderson, who predeceased him six years. A family of three sons and two daughters survive, viz., William A., John Q., Walter I., Nellie and Clara. Three brothers, John, Alexander and Andrew, also survive.
The funeral on Sunday from Reidsville to Ayr cemetery attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held, the whole countryside and many of the neighboring towns, especially Galt, being well represented. At the outskirts of the town the cortege was met by fellow members of the Masonic order, who marched in a body and formed in a circle around the open grave as the remains of their brother were lowered to their last resting place.
The services at both house and grave were conducted by rev. D.I. Ellison, assisted by Rev. John Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Chas. McGeorge, John McNab, Thos. Hall, Alex Edgar, Cameron Marshall, Alex E. Scott.
Ayr News Dec 2 1909 pg 8
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