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THE STRATFORD | Beloved Citizens Pass On | MRS. CHRISTINA MEISNER The sudden death of Mrs. Christina Meisner came as a severe shock to her relatives and a large circle of friends. Mrs. Meisner was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. A. McDonald, 62 Cambria street. She was 82 years of age, and had been a resident of Stratford for the past fourteen years. Mrs. Meisner was a native of Phillipsburg, near Kitchen- er. Her maiden name was_ Christina Pfeffer. Fifty-eight years ago, she was married to Louis Meisner, and they moved to Kitchener, later com- ing to Stratford. Mr. died about seven years ago. Meisner JAMES HENRY CLARKE After an illness of six weeks, a well- known citizen, and Great War veter- an, James Henry Clarke, 107 Erie Street, died of pneumonia, late Wed- nesday afternoon. He was 50 years of age, Mr. Clarke was born in Woolwich, England, and had been in Canada only about a year when the Great War broke out. Immediately he offered himself for service, and enlisted in the 34th Battalion. He served until the cessation of hostilities. Upon his return to Canada, he enter- ed the C. N. R. shops to resume his work as a boilermaker's helper. 1925, he married Miss Agnes Snazel, who survives him. WILLIAM ANDERSON Few men enjoy the privilege of so many friendships or the same _ high esteem of so many citizens as. did William Anderson, who died at his home, 134 Douro Street, last week. A life-long resident of this district, Mr. Anderson was loved and respected as aman of high character. Although he was identified with many enterprises, he was particularly prominent in the Stratford Agricultur- al Society. Always active in the organ- ization, he was a past secretary, and aging director for three years. He was a native of South Easthope, a son of the late Alexander Anderson and Margaret Crerar. Most of his life was spent on the farm in South East- hepe. About seven years ago, he mov- ed.to Stratford. During his many years of residence in South Easthope, Mr. Anderson took a keen interest in mun- 'icipal affairs. He served on the Town- ship Council, and for many years was Township Assessor. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon. Many friends and associ- ates joined in paying their last re- spects to a popular citizen. The Rev. W. Stanley Owen conducted the funer- al service. Interment was made in Av- ondale Cemetery. JAMES KINCADE A resident of Stratford for the, past forty-five years, James Kincade, 68 years of age, died at his home, 633 Mornington Street, on Sunday. He was a native of Ellice Township, and had spent his entire life in this dis- trict. Death was due to a heart ail- ment. ; Prior to coming to Stratford, to live on a farm on the outskirts of the city, Mr. Kincade had lived in North East- hope Township, where he was widely known. The funeral was held on Tuesday. The Rev. C. S. Oke, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the services. Interment was made in |Ayv- ondale Cemetery. In , held on Wednésday. Interment was at the time of his death had been man- MRS. E. V. DAVIS Mary Jane Thompson, wife of Ern- ést Victor Davis, whose death occurred in the General Hospital on Sunday, was a native of Collingwood, and had lived in this city since 1919. Mrs. Davis who was 76 years of age, had been in ill health for a number of years. In 1917, she was married to Mr. Davis in Toronto, and came to Strat- ferd to reside, two years later, taking up residence at 126 Mowat Street. Mrs. Davis was a member of the congreg- ation of Ontario Street Baptist Church, and the Rev. H. W. Stewart, pastor of that church, conducted the funeral service. Interment was made in Avondale Cemetery. EARDLEY W. WILBEE Eardley W. Wilbee, who died in De- troit on Sunday, was a former resi- dent of Stratford, and a native of Brussels. He was a son of Mrs. Eliza- beth Wilbee, 362 Albert Street, and the late John Wilbee. Mr. Wilbee received his education in| this city, later going to Toronto to work. He was in that city when the Great War broke out, and enlisted in the 180th. Sportsmen's Battalion, serv- ing with that unit for three years. The funeral was held in Detroit on Wednesday. Besides his wife and his mother, the survivors are three broth- ers, Jack, Charles; and George, all of Stratford. MRS. G. RALPH MUIR Victim of a stroke, Mrs. G. Ralph Muir, 170 Albert Street, passed away on Monday. Mrs. Muir was 58 years of age, and was born near Ingersoll. She was a daughter of Mrs. Joseph H. For- man of St. Marys and the late Mr. For- man. Mrs. Muir had been a resident of Stratford for the past 27 years. She came here from St. Marys, where she was married 35 years ago. Mrs. Muir was a member of the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Dr. G. P. Duncan con- ducted the funeral service, which was made in Avondale Cemetery. Mail Clerks Gather From Many Places Railway mail clerks from many parts of Ontario gathered at the Man- sion House here on Sunday afternoon to honor six veterans of the service. The retired clerks were presented with gifts as evidence of the esteem in which they are held by their former associates. The active clerks joined in wishing their retired comrades many years of happiness in their leisure. Among those who spoke at the din- ner were W. J. May of London, district superintendent of the postal service, Inspector B. S. Merrifield of London, R. N. Yates of London, and Inspector J. W. Stewart of London. The six retired mail were honored were of Windsor; R. W. 8S. Johnson, of De- troit; John M. Farrow of London; John Hull, of Fort Erie North; Will- iam McNeal, of Buffalo, and Col. W. 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