Mr.
Oscar Hendry Passes at Delhi
Veteran
businessman and commercial traveler dies in 88th year
-- 30 years a merchant in Simcoe -- Was Warden of County
The death took
place at his home in Delhi on Friday last of one of Norfolk's oldest
and most widely known residents, in the person of Mr. Oscar Hendry, in
his 88th year.
Mr. Hendry was
born in London, England, October 25, 1839, and came to Canada in 1864.
After spending
some time in the employ of Mr. Brethour of Brantford, he went into
business for himself, conducting what was then known as "The
Golden Beehive," located in the present Gettas block. For upwards
of 30 years Mr. Hendry successfully carried on a general dry goods
and grocery business there.
Later he went to
Ingersoll, where he was also engaged in business for some years.
Disposing of his interests in the latter town in 1900, Mr. Hendry
became
associated with the Delhi Manufacturing Company, and as a
representative of this firm he became well known throughout Ontario and
Western Canada. He continued in this capacity until four or five years
ago, when he retired, making his home in that village.
During his long
residence in Simcoe, Mr. Hendry proved himself a most worthy citizen
and won the respect and esteem of the entire community. He was a
member of the town council for some years, and in 1896 was honored by
the council with election to the warden's chair.
In religion Mr.
Hendry was for many years a member of the Methodist Church, and later
of the continuing United Church.
Fifty-seven years
ago he was initiated into Norfolk Lodge, No. 10, A.F. and A.M., and
was the oldest member of that body. He was also a veteran of the
Fenian Raid campaign, being a member of the 7th Regiment, London.
Mr. Hendry
married Miss Walsh, a daughter of the late Francis Walsh, who
predeceased him 10 years ago. There survive one daughter, Mrs. H. C.
Marlatt, Port Dover; and three sons: O. W. Hendry of Toronto, A. C.
Hendry of Winnipeg, and Dr. F. G. Hendry of Delhi.
The funeral,
which took place from the home of his son in Delhi, on Sunday
afternoon, was very largely attended, particularly by members of the
Masonic order, under whose auspices it was conducted. The Rev. George
Trimble, pastor of Delhi United Church had charge of the service at
the house. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery, where the Masonic
service was carried out.
The pall-bearers
were: Messrs. G. H. Luscombe, Wm. Sutton, Leonard Brady, H. A. Carter
and R. H. Gunton of Simcoe, and E. Steele and H. Strout of Delhi.
