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ELLSWORTH-BURGAR

[People's Press, 3 September 1907]

             A quiet wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at five o’clock at the residence of the bride’s parents, East Main street, when Bessie Belle Burgar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Burgar, was married to Albert LeRoy Ellsworth, of Welland, son of Mr. George Ellsworth of Welland, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. Johnstone. The bride was assisted by Miss Page and the groom by his nephew, Mr. Leon Forgie of Buffalo. Both bride and groom were popular young people who enjoyed the friendship of a large circle of acquaintances. The bride was a graduate musician and held a position on the staff of the Presbyterian Ladies College, Toronto, which she afterwards gave up to teach in Owen Sound. The groom has been very successful in business and is now Sec-Tres. of the British American Oil Co., Toronto. The Press joins will all in offering congratulations, and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth a prosperous and happy journey through life.

Married: 31 August 1907

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