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JAMES ANDREWS – FONTHILL

[People’s Press, 5 September 1899]

James Andrews, an old resident of this place, had a paralytic stroke on Tuesday afternoon last and died the next day, Sept. 1, aged 69 years. He had been quite feeble for some time past. The funeral took place here on Sunday afternoon, under the management of Hoffman L.O.L. of  which deceased was a member. The attendance in Welland was large, also of the general public exceeding the capacity of the church. Interment was made in Fonthill cemetery. The town flag was lowered at half mast on the day of the funeral in honor of the deceased who was greatly respected by all who knew him.

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