On Monday evening, March 7th,
death came to take away one of the oldest men in Delhi, in the person of
Dr. John Bonner, who was ninety years and three days old. The deceased
fell on the ice, Sunday, Feb. 27th, and broke his hip. This and his
advanced age led to his sudden departure.
Dr. Bonner was born at Jefferson,
York State, in 1820, being a son of the late John Bonner, who was one of
the first pioneer settlers of Oxford county. Deceased practised dentistry
in Listowel and Tillsonburg before coming to Delhi, where he has resided
for about 35 years, following his business until he became too feeble. He
is spoken of by the older residents of Delhi as being a very clever
dentist in his day.
He was a member of the Baptist
church.
He leaves to mourn his loss a
bereaved widow and one daughter, (Matilda), Mrs. Schram, of Medicine Hat,
who were at his bedside at the time of death.
The funeral took place on
Wednesday, and the remains were laid to rest in the Delhi cemetery, after
which a service was held in the Baptist church.
The widow and daughter have the
deepest sympathy of their many friends.
Mrs. Bonner will return with her
daughter to the west.
