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- THE WEEKLY TIMES
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1894
RATHBURN
Rathburn, April 17th,--- A social event of double interest took place on Tuesday, April 10th, when Miss Mary Ann Duffy and Mr. Alex. McIsaac on the one hand and Miss Maggie Duffy and Mr. John Doyle, of Millington, on the other, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, St. Columbkill's R. C. church, Uptergrove, was the scene of the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Father Hogan in the presence of a large assemblage. The brides and their bridesmaids, Misses Lizzie and Katie Duffy, were all prettily attired in becoming costumes and looked charming. After the nuptial knot was tied a large turnout of carriages numbering about twenty-five, repaired to the residence of the brides' father where a most elaborate spread was done ample justice to. The two happy couples left on the afternoon train for Toronto, returning on Thursday. A long, happy and prosperous life is the wish of their numerous friends. The following is a list of the presents: A fancy triangle cheese dish from Ross McIntaggart, to Mrs. Doyle; one cheese dish to each, Miss S. Fox; a silver mounted spoon holder to Mrs. McIsaac and a silver mounted butter dish to Mrs. Doyle from Mrs. Jos. Fox; a pair of preserve dishes to each, Mrs. M. McIntaggart; a china cup and saucer to Mr. McIsaac and a claret set and embossed tray to Mrs. McIsaac from Miss Johanna McIsaac; glass cake stand to each, Pat McIntaggart; pair linen towels to Mrs. Doyle and table cloth to Mrs. McIsaac, Mrs. A. J. McDonald; pair pillow covers to Mrs. McIsaac and set preserve dishes to Mrs. Doyle, from Mrs. A. McIsaac, and glass water pitcher to Mrs. Doyle and meat dish to Mrs. McIsaac, Mrs. J. Crosby; stained glass flower vase to Mrs. McIsaac from Miss A. Doyle (Orillia), china butter dish to Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. M. Doyle(Orillia), handsome drawing room lamp to Mrs. McIsaac, and pair fruit dishes to Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Desmont; pair of silver thimbles, one to each, Miss Connelly; china porridge set to Mrs. Doyle from Miss Lizzie Doyle; silver pickle stand to each, Mr. and Mrs. John Fox; half dozen silver spoons to Mrs. Doyle and silver butter dish to mrs. McIsaac, from Tom McIsaac; china butter dish to Mrs. McIsaac and glass water pitcher to Mrs. Doyle from Miss H. Doyle; china pitcher to Mrs. McIsaac and glass water pitcher to Mrs. Doyle from Miss H. Clarke; pair of slippers to Mrs. Doyle from a friend, set of toilet mats to Mrs. Doyle and a pretty oil chromo to Mrs. McIsaac from Miss Kate Lee; tea cosy and china tea pot and stand to Mrs. McIsaac and a large album to Mrs. Doyle from a friend; table oil cloth to Mrs. McIsaac and linen table cloth to Mrs. Doyle from Miss Kate McIsaac; a clothes rack to each from a friend; a china sugar bowl and pitcher to each from the Misses McDermott, (Atherley), a china flower vase to each from Miss M. Leopard; vegetable dish to each from Miss Nellie Corrigan; china pitcher to each from the Misses Thompane; china butter dish to Mr. and Mrs. McIsaac and cheese dish to Mrs. Doyle from Miss Kate and Bessy Mahony; pair pearl vases to Mrs. McIsaac and pair of fancy glass vases to Mrs. Doyle form Miss Kate Mahoney (Atherley); set of baking utensils for Mrs. McIsaac, from Mr. Stacey (Orillia); a chenelle table cloth to Mrs. McIsaac form Mr. Kane (Orillia); lamp to Mrs. McIsaac and a preserve dish and china cup and saucer to Mrs. Doyle from Miss Mary Corrigan; pair of pearl candle-sticks to Mrs. McIsaac and pair of fancy vases to Mrs. Doyle from Miss M. Cleary; set of fancy toilet mats to Mrs. McIsaac from Miss M. A. McIntaggart; hand painted handkerchief case to Mrs. McIsaac from Miss Bradley; pair of card receivers one to each from a friend; half dozed cut glass goblets to each from Miss Bella McIntaggart.
The occasion of the return of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McIsaac and Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle from their wedding trip was celebrated by a party on a grand scale at the home of Mr. Bernard Duffy, last Thursday night. Contingents from Orillia, Uptergrove, Atherley, Millington and Rama were in attendance, making up altogether the most successful gathering of the season, due particularly to the untiring efforts of the members of the family.
1901 CENSUS-MARA TOWNSHIP
MCISAAC Alexander Head Nov. 10, 1856 46yrs
Donald Son July 2, 1895 5yrs
Bernard Son Dec. 4, 1897 3yrs
Alexander Son Sept. 14, 1899 1yr
Catherine Sister Jan. 10, 1852 49yrs
1911 CENSUS-MARA TOWNSHIP
MCISAAC Alex Lot 22 Head Widowed Nov. 1854 56 yrs
Catherine Sister May 1852 58 yrs
Donald Son July 1895 15 yrs
Barney Son Dec. 1897 13 yrs
Alex Son Sept. 1899 11 yrs
Alexander served as a school trustee
Lived on Lot 22, Concession 10, Mara Township
Death of Alexander McIsaac
The death of Mr. Alexander McIsaac occurred at his home in Uptergrove, on Friday, November 24. Mr. McIsaac was one of Uptergrove's older residents having been born there sixty-eight years ago. In 1894 he was married to Miss Mary Duffy, of Rathburn, her death occurring about twenty years ago. Three sons remain, Messrs. Donald, Bernard and Alexander all at home also on brother and one sister, Mr. D. J. McIsaac, Orillia, and Mrs. Harriagan, of Kirkfield. Mr. McIsaac was a much repsected member of the community at Rathburn. For a number of years he served as a school trustee, and will be missed. The funeral was held on Monday from his late residence, lot 22, concession 10, Mara township, to St. Columbkill's church where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Flannigan. The pallbearers were Messrs. John McIsaac, Thos. McIsaac, P. Duffy, P. Mahoney, A. McDonald, and A. Steele. Numerous mass cards were indicative of the large number of friends who learned with regret of the passing of Mr. McIsaac. Amongst those attending the funeral were Miss Beatrice McIsaac, of Toronto, and Mr. Roy McIsaac, of Toronto Normal School.
The Orillia Times
30 November, 1922
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