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In his young manhood Kinder had been a surveyor in Australia. He returned to England where he became a veterinarian in the then new profession of veterinary medicine and acquired an expert knowledge of the new forms of vaccination developed for animals by Pasteur and Koch which were later found effective for man.

These skills and knowledge Kinder applied in his treatment of the sick of the settlement whose doctor he became.

More details can be found in the footnote links below.⁸

Died at North Bay, Mrs Frances Jessup, widow of the late John Jessup, and mother of Mrs A J Young at North Bay. 85 years. A sister of the late Robert Turner of Eganville. Father was John Turner, who in pioneer days lumbered with John Egan and James Bonfield on the Bonnechere. With her husband she went to Nipissing in 1885, Mr Jessup taking charge of the lumber depot and farm on which is now built the town of Cache Bay. Surviving children: John of Folyet; Edward of Cache Bay; James Henry of North Bay; Mary, Mrs Young of North Bay and Toronto; Margaret, Mrs W H Wasburn of North Bay. Also 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

Mrs Jessup was born March 6, 1837, on the banks of the Bonnechere at Eganville in Grattan Twp, the sixth child of John Turner and Frances Kitley, both of Belford, County Antrim, Ireland. (Note: most sources say Belfast.) Parents came to Canada c1820, settling at Quebec and then Bytown (Ottawa). To Eganville c1830 by boat and canoe. The Turners and the Jessups were the first white settlers in that part of Renfrew County. Father engaged in lumbering with John Egan under the name Turner & Egan. On her father's death the business was carried on by her brother Robert, first in partnerships with Robert Mills and then James Bonfield. March 1855 she married John Jessup, a son of William Jessup. In 1905 they celebrated their golden wedding at Cache Bay.²

Died at Grattan August 7,
     Robert Turner Sr, 83. Born at Point Levis, Quebec; came to Eganville as a boy of six. A lumber jobber for John Egan and a partner with the late James Bofield. Leaves a widow, Susan Stone; secven sons. one dau. Sisters surviving are Mrs McMullen; Mrs Martin; Mrs Eno; Mrs Skelly; Mrs Gallagher; Mrs Jessup. Buried in the family cemetery.²

Death of John W. Yourt
     The death of John W. Yourt, occurred Saturday morning in Haverhill, after a short illness. Mr. Yourt was 27 years, 8 months and 35 (sic) days old, a native of Ontario, recently coming to Amesbury and entering the employ of the American Abrasive Co. The deceased was a man of very quiet and sunny disposition, who was well liked and respected by all with whom he came in contact. He is survived by father, mother, three sisters I and eight brothers. There was reading of the Scripture and prayer by Rev. John B. Copplestone, pastor of the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the A. Reynolds Co. At the close of the service the remains were taken to Newbury port, where the body and escort party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. John E. (Yourt) Pilgrim and Mrs. Wilfred Wasmuld (sic), entrained for Rosenthall, Ontario.¹⁶

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yourth, Sr., accompanied by their son-in-law of Toronto, motored to Toronto last week where Mr. and Mrs. Yourth will visit with relatives and friends for a few weeks.³⁰

Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Yourth, Sr., returned home last week from Toronto where they visited with relatives.³¹

Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Yourth, Sr., returned home from Denbigh last Saturday after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Schruder, the latter being their daughter.³²

As Reported in their local newpaper.....
     "On Sunday, October 12th Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yourth Sr. of Rosenthal celebrated their 50th anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yourth Jr. [son and daughter-in-law]. The actual date of their wedding was October 7th, but a number of the family being unable to attend on that date, the 12th was chosen.
     Mr. and Mrs. Yourth were married in Palmer Rapids in 1891. The ceremony was performed by the late Rev. R.G.G. Schmidt, pioneer Evangelical preacher.
     The entire neighborhood joined with the family in rejoicing, to extend good wishes and express the desire that more years be added to the already three score and ten attained by the worthy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Yourth were the recipients of many beautiful gifts / the family giving them a purse of gold.
     Mr. and Mrs. Yourth are both able to be up and doing, attending to their own household duties. Mrs. Yourt still spins yarn for her own use and keeps the family knitting up to date. She was the former Bertha Boehme.
     The bridesmaid and groomsman, though both living were unable to attend the celebration. The bridesmaid was Annie Boehme, sister of Mrs. Yourth and Mr. William Pilgrim, of Rosenthal was the groomsman. They were later married and live at Powassan, Ont.
     The presentation was made by Rev. W.A. Durst of Rosenthal, who delivered a very appropriate address. He mentioned the Evangelical church to which Mr. and Mrs. Yourth are faithful members; also celebrated it's 50th Young People's Association on the same date.
     A very modern bride and groom were chosen to sit in the "circle of honor" with Mr. and Mrs. Yourth while members of the family sang the fitting hymn "Never Grow Old". Miss Carol Phannenhour, a granddaughter, the bride of four looked winsome in her dress of floor length satin, in white. Her veil daintily caught in a halo of orange blossoms. The groom was a friendly little neighbor boy, Vernon Hilderbrand.
     Mr. and Mrs. Yourth were blessed with a family of 12 children. One son, John died in 1925. Those members unable to attend the celebration were Viola, Mrs. Thomas Taylor of Toronto, Louise, Mrs. John Pilgrim, Westfield, Mass. U.S.A., Mrs. James Smith, of Asquith, Sask.
     Those attending were; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lidtkie [Sadie], their son Edwin and Miss Reed, all of Toronto; Mrs. John Walmsley [Emma] of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder [Elva] and family, of Denbigh, Mr. and Mrs. Max Lidtkie [Annie] and family of Palmer Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. John Phannenhour [Bertha] and family; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Yourth of Rosenthal; Mr. and Mrs. William Yourth of Cobden; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yourth and family at home.
     After the presentation, Mr. Yourth spoke a few words of thanks to their kind friends and the family. Group pictures were then taken. Lunch was served and those who could, spent the evening by the Yourth fireside. Others attended a sacred play staged by the Rockingham E.L.C.E. at Palmer Rapids in honor of it's 50th anniversary."

Sorry to report that Mr. Fred Yourth, Sr., is on the sick list.³³

Mr. Fred Yourth, Sr., who had been on the sick list the biggest part of the winter has had a relapse.³⁴

Many friends of this community will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Fred. Yourth, which occurred at his home, March 25th, at the age of 78 years.²⁴

Who was the source of the Oct 12, 1941 article about their 50th anniversary?
     Was it Sharon Welton or Ruth Pilgrim.³⁵

His parent(s) were listed as Frederick Yourt and Bertha Beohme (sic). Her parents were listed as William Cameron and Margaret Cameron.¹

was home for Christmas and his wedding
December 30, 1937
Holiday visitors notices are Miss Viola Cameron, Cobden; Miss Beryl Fraser, Poland; Mr. Allan McNab, Darling; Mr. Wm. Yourt, Palmer Rapids; Miss Florence Ring, Toronto.²⁰

Reception in Honor of White Lake Newlyweds
     Special to The Evening Citizen.
     ARNPRIOR, Ont., Jan. 7. — Miss Viola Elizabeth Cameron, third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron, White Lake, and Mr. William Young (sic), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Young (sic) of Rosenthal, were married at the manse In Cobden recently. The bride was attended by her brother, Mr. Peter Cameron, and Mrs. Cameron of Cobden. After the ceremony the bridal couple were entertained at a dinner at the home of the attendants.
     Three days after the marriage the happy young couple were again entertained at the home of the groom's sister. Mrs. Melvin Headrick of White Lake. On this occasion Mr. and Mrs. Headrick were celebrating the fifteenth year of their marriage. After the dinner little Miss Ella Cameron, a niece, led the bride, lovely in her wedding costume of toddy brown, to a Christmas tree laden with pretty wedding gifts, some of which were sent by friends in Manitoba. Guests included Miss Anna Cameron, Brockville, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Russett, Glasgow-Station.²¹

PALMER RAPIDS
     The correspondent takes pleasure in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yourt -- née Miss Viola Cameron -- who were married on December 23rd, (sic) at With (sic) Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Yourt are at present residing at Rosenthal. All wish them happiness and success.¹³

The registration listed the following official witnesses: Viola E. Cameron and William Orlando Yourt. His parent(s) were listed as Fred W. Yourth and Bertha Boehme. Her parents were listed as Fred Schroeder and Annie Neuman.¹⁰

Survivor(s): Lloyd Yourth, Marilyn Wasmund, Orville Wasmund, Margaret Yourth, Cyril McWhirter and Emma Wamsley (sic). Predeceased by his wife, Stella.¹²

Last Sunday, while coming down the consession from the Evangelical church, Mr. Fred Yourth, Jr., and Rev. W. A. Durst met with an accident. The car skidded on the fresh snow, ran off the road, hit the bank and upset. Rev. Durst had his left arm hurt.¹⁵

Engagements
Grierson - Mayhew
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Grierson announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Marion, to Kenneth Colin Mayhew, of Montreal, son of Mrs. H. Mayhew, of London, England, and the late Mr. Mayhew. Marriage to take place at Matthew's Church, Saturday, September 2, at 4 o'clock.¹