1908, Friday January 17, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. – Mr Walter Black
On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated
1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mr Black's Funeral
The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.
Obit. – Mr Walter Black
On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated
1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mr Black's Funeral
The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.
1908, Friday January 17, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Obit. – Mr Walter Black
On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated
1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mr Black's Funeral
The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.
Obit. – Mr Walter Black
On Wednesday evening there passed away one who was among Ramsay township's oldest Canadian born residents in the person of Mr Walter Black, who was the oldest son of the late James Black. The deceased was married to Miss Jane Wallace, a daughter of the late James Wallace, and to them five children were born, three of whom are dead. those still living are Charles and Fanny at home. The others were Jennie, James and Bertha. Mrs Black died a few years ago. Mr Black was of a quiet and retiring disposition and never sought public office. In politics he was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of Mississippi lodge A.F. & A.M., and also of court Excelsior, I.O.F. Mr Black had not been in good health for some months, but was able to be about, and not later than Tuesday of last week he was in town, but on Tuesday of this week his ailment developed new complications and on Wednesday he sank rapidly and passed away about nine o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving the house at two o'clock for the eighth line cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the children especially for the daughter, to the father was devotedly attached and by whom the devotion was reciprocated
1908, Friday January 24, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mr Black's Funeral
The funeral of Mr Walter Black of Ramsay on Friday afternoon last was very largely attended and was a fitting tribute to the memory of a man who had won and retained the respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was under the auspices of Mississippi lodge A.F.& A.M., of which deceased was a member, and quite a number of brethren were present to take part in the solemn ceremony as they preformed the last rites over the remains of their deceased brother. Rev J. Fergusson Miller of Blakeney conducted a short service at the house. Among the friends who were present at the funeral was Mrs James Black, mother of deceased, who, though well advanced in the eighties was able to attend. Interment took place in the eighth line cemetery. Widespread regret had been caused by the death of Mr Black, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.
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