Died. --
In London, Ont. on Thursday, August 1, 1912, J. Allan Butler, aged 44
years. Deceased was born near this village, and was a resident here for
several years prior to his removal to London, where his labors were
rewarded by a gratifying financial success.
In connection with his
brother, S. Butler, he has closed the deal for the dry goods department
of the Scofield store of this town, and was preparing to return to the
Port, when he was stricken down in the prime of life.
Deceased was a
member of the A.O.U.W. and of St. John's Lodge, No 20, A. F. & A.
M., London. The latter lodge had charge of the remains in London, while
Erie Lodge, No. 149, A. F. & A. M., of this place, performed the
usual Masonic ceremony at the funeral, which took place on Monday from
the residence of his father-in-law, William Porritt.
His
wife and young daughter, his aged mother, one sister, Mrs. H. Cook, of
this place, three brothers, Lebbington of Detroit, Mich., Salas, of Port
Dover, and William, of Hamilton, remain to regret the departure of the
deceased.
Robert
Morrison of Imlay City, Mich., a half-brother, John Aikens, principal of
Owaaso Business College, Michigan; C. M. Porritt, and C. R. Stringer, of
Niagara Falls, Ont., were in town on Monday for the purpose of attending
the funeral of J. Allan Butler.
