Person Page - 881

     She was born on 4 July 1866 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{8,3,11,4,12,10,5} Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1865 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since she was age 56 in the 1921 census.¹³ Augusta married William Kelo on 8 April 1886 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{6,14,9,3,11,15}
     Augusta Markus died on 15 August 1933 at Cottage Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67. The informant was August Kelo.^8,4,5
     
     Augusta Markus was buried on 18 August 1933 at Wilberforce United Church Cemetery (AKA Evangelical Lutheran / Zion Evangalist ), Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^16,8,4,5
     She was commonly knownas Gusta Kelo.^17,11
     Frederica Marcus appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus.¹²
     Augustus Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.¹⁰
     William and Augusta Kelo appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer. Their children: Anne, Minnie, Carline, Emma, Martha, Solomon and Martin, were listed as living with them. Their mother tongue was German.³
     Augusta Markus was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Otto W Biesenthal and Annie Killow on 31 July 1907.¹⁸
     William and Gusta Kelo appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. William was described as a farmer and a G. Methodist. Their children Martha, Solomon, Martin, August and Julinine were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Mrs. William Kelo appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as farming on her own farm.¹³
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his daughter, Augusta Kelow of Wilberforce, was listed as a survivor.^6,19
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 17 August 1933:


     Augusta Markus was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of Solomon F. Kelo and Rosa D. A. Karau on 4 October 1933.²⁰

     Albert married Wilhelmina (?).²

     Wilhelmina married Albert Kilow.²

     He was born on 4 March 1869 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{5,2,13,7,3,8,14,9,10,12,15} William married Jullianna Louise Lidkea on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.^{16,2,17,7,3,8,18,12,15}
     William Frederick Markus died on 4 June 1943 at Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74 according to Ontario Death Registration 012845.^19,2,5,20,18
     
     William Frederick Markus was buried on 6 June 1943 at Wesley United Cemetery, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,18
     Frederick Marcus appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus.⁹
     William Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.¹⁰
     William Marcus appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Martin and Caroline Marcus, listed as a bricklayer.¹⁴ William Marcus, of Wilberforce, was listed as a witness to the marriage of Charles Pelkie and Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892.²¹
     William and Julia Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Methodist and a Mason. Their children: Ezra, Myrtle and Bertram, were listed as living with them.³
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Willie was described as an Evangelical and a General Contractor. Their children Ezra, Myrtle, Bertis, Ruby, Edith, Laura, Viola T. and Martin were listed as living with them.⁸ William Frederick Markus, of Pembroke, was the informant on the death registration of his sister-in-law, Annie Markus, who died on 27 April 1915.²²
     In the obituary of Myrtle Lavina Markus who died 23 January 1920, his his father, William Markus was listed as a survivor.²³
     William F. and Julia L. Markus appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as a building contractor. Their children Bertram W., Edith M., Laura E., Viola T. and Helen L. were listed as living with them. His father, Martin Markus was also included in the household.¹²
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his son, and informant on his death registration, William Markus of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.^1,11
     William Markus, Edith's father,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.²⁴ William F. Markus, of Pembroke, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Ezra John Markus and Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930.²⁵
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Their children Viola T. and Helen were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     William Markus, of Pembroke, was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Fred Lloyd Flatt and Viola T. Markus on 14 June 1934 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.²⁶
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 19 August 1941 :

     William J. (sic) Markus was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Minnie's brother; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.²⁸
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 5 June 1943:


     In the obituary of Ruby C. Hamilton who died 9 December 1962, her parents, William Markus and Julia Markus were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁹

     She was born on 4 November 1872 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,6,7,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1874 at Ontario, Canada, since she was age 47 in the 1921 census.⁸ Wilhelmina married Charles Pelkie on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.^9,1,2,6,3,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Wilhelmina Markus died in 1961.¹
     Wilhelmina Pankie was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3
     Minnie Marquis appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Martin and Caroline Marquis.⁵
     Charles and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1901, described as a Mechanic and a Roman Catholic. Their children: Caroline, Henry, Alexander and Edna, were listed as living with them. 18 year old Minnie Pankie was listed as a domestic. Was she his sister?¹⁰
     Charlie and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Charlie was described as an Evangelical and Stone Mason, House Building. Their children Lena, Henry, Alex, Edna, Mary, Wilfred and Orfa were listed as living with them.⁶
     Charles and Minnie Panke appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Charles was described as a building contractor. Their children Alexander C., Mary A, Wilfred F. and Orpha R were listed as living with them. As were his son-in-law and daughter, Lawrence Plummer and Lena A. Plummer and his granddaughter, an unknown person . A second son-in-law and daughter, Albert Hoare and Edna M Hoare were also included in the household.⁸
     In the obituary of Martin Markus who died 17 August 1925, his daughter, Mrs. Charles Pankie of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.^4,11
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 27 March 1942 :

     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, her sister, Mrs. Charles Panke was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Wilhelmina Markus was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband Charles Panke Sr. who died May 1957; Two unidentified daughters also survived.¹⁴

     He was born in 1867 as recorded on his gravestone.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born in November 1865 at Germany since he was age 45 in the 1911 census⁴; or, on 31 December 1869 at Germany according to the 1901 census, when he was 31.⁵ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1870 at modern Germany since he was 23 when he married.³ Charles married Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010831.^6,1,3,4,7,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Charles Panke was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Charles Panke died in May 1957, at his home, at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,9
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Charles Panke Sr..
     Charles Panke immigrated in 1870 to Canada from Germany.^4,8
     Charles and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1901, described as a Mechanic and a Roman Catholic. Their children: Caroline, Henry, Alexander and Edna, were listed as living with them. 18 year old Minnie Pankie was listed as a domestic. Was she his sister?⁵
     Charlie and Minnie Pankie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Charlie was described as an Evangelical and Stone Mason, House Building. Their children Lena, Henry, Alex, Edna, Mary, Wilfred and Orfa were listed as living with them.⁴ Charles Panke was naturalized in 1916 at Canada.⁸
     Charles and Minnie Panke appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Charles was described as a building contractor. Their children Alexander C., Mary A, Wilfred F. and Orpha R were listed as living with them. As were his son-in-law and daughter, Lawrence Plummer and Lena A. Plummer and his granddaughter, an unknown person . A second son-in-law and daughter, Albert Hoare and Edna M Hoare were also included in the household.⁸
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 27 March 1942 :

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Herald-News published in Passaic, New Jersey, 14 May 1957.⁹

     She was born on 17 October 1897 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 037816.^2,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 17 October 1898 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^6,5
     Myrtle Lavina Markus died on 13 January 1920 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 22 Her death registration gives her occupation as office clerk, and her cause of death as chronic nephritis. Her death notice indicated she died of influenza.^7,2,8
     
     Myrtle Lavina Markus was buried at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.²
     Myrtle Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Julia Markus.⁶
     Myrtle Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Willie and Julia Markus.⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Eganville Leader published in Eganville, Ontario 23 January 1920 :


     In the obituary of Ruby C. Hamilton who died 9 December 1962, her sister, Myrtle Markus, of Pembroke, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     She was born circa 1941.² Arlene married Douglas Clayton Yourth.^2,3
     Arlene Alma Zohr died on 25 January 2004 at Renfrew Hospital, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, of lung cancer.^4,2,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Arlene Alma Zohr was buried in a spring interment at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,6
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 26 January 2004.²
     In the obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth who died 11 November 2016, her wife, Arlene Yourth, was listed as predeceased.³

     She was born on 16 February 1870 at Locksley, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{4,5,3,6,7,8,9} Jullianna married William Frederick Markus on 21 December 1892 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010926.^{10,4,11,3,6,7,12,8,9}
     Jullianna Louise Lidkea died on 22 March 1951 at 400 Supple Street, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 81.^4,13
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.¹³
     Jullianna Louise Lidkea was buried on 24 March 1951 at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,13
     She was commonly knownas Julia Markus 1911 & 1931 census.^14,5,6,7,9 Her name was also recorded as Julia Luedke according to her marriage regristration.³ Julia Lidke, of Pembroke, was listed as a witness to the marriage of Charles Pelkie and Wilhelmina Markus on 30 March 1892.¹⁵
     William and Julia Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Methodist and a Mason. Their children: Ezra, Myrtle and Bertram, were listed as living with them.⁶
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Willie was described as an Evangelical and a General Contractor. Their children Ezra, Myrtle, Bertis, Ruby, Edith, Laura, Viola T. and Martin were listed as living with them.⁷
     In the obituary of Myrtle Lavina Markus who died 23 January 1920, her her mother, Mrs. William Markus was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     William F. and Julia L. Markus appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. William was described as a building contractor. Their children Bertram W., Edith M., Laura E., Viola T. and Helen L. were listed as living with them. His father, Martin Markus was also included in the household.⁸
     Mrs. William Markus, Edith's mother,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.¹⁷ Mrs. William F. Markus, of Pembroke, was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Ezra John Markus and Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930.¹⁸
     Willie and Julia Markus appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Their children Viola T. and Helen were listed as living with them.⁹
     Julia Lidkea, of Pembroke, was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Fred Lloyd Flatt and Viola T. Markus on 14 June 1934 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹⁹
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 19 August 1941 :

     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, her wife, Julia Lidkea was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Ruby C. Hamilton who died 9 December 1962, her parents, William Markus and Julia Markus were listed or implied as predeceased.²¹

     He was born on 19 November 1895 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029430.^1,5,4 He was born on 19 November 1896 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, 1911 census and his 1917 WWI Attestation papers.^3,6 Ezra married Mary Roberta Hilliard on 5 April 1930 at Montréal, Québec, Canada. at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. May.^1,2,7
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:

     Ezra John Markus was buried at Wesley United Church Cemetery, Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Ezra John Markus died in 1982.¹
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Ezra John Markus began military service on 22 June 1917 at the age of 21 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, listed as a Sapper (SPR.) He was assigned regimental number 2265850.⁸

Military Service

     Lieut. E. J. Markus began military service before June 1943.⁹
     His name was recorded as Ezra Markus on his birth registration.^5,4,3
     He was commonly known as John.¹
     Ezra Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia Markus.⁴
     Ezra Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Willie and Julia Markus.³
     The following article appeared in the Montréal, Québec The Montreal Star, 9 April 1930 :

     In the obituary of Laura Markus who died 10 April 1933, his brother, E. J. Markus was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, his son, Lieut. E. J. Markus was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Ruby C. Hamilton who died 9 December 1962, her daughter, E. John Markus, of Deep River, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     He was born on 4 October 1899 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 035866.^6,3,7,5 He was born in October 1900 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁴
     His name was recorded as Bertram Willie Markus on his birth registration.⁶
     He was commonly known as Bertis according to the 1911 census.⁴
     Bertram Markus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia Markus.³
     Bertis Markus appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Willie and Julia Markus.⁴
     Bertram W. Markus appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Julia L. Markus, and he was listed as a bookkeeper in the building industry. Their is a second work after building, but it is obscured by census annoation marks.⁵
     Bertram Markus, Edith's brother, the best man,was referenced in an article about the wedding of John Butt and Edith Meron Markus which appeared on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Miss E. M. Markus Charming Bride
Pretty Wedding of Pembroke Girl to A. John Butt, of Emsdale
Special to The Journal.
PEMBROKE. Sept. 28.
A quiet and charming autumn house wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Markus, 403 Murray street, Pembroke, Wednesday evening, September 28, at 8.30. when Miss Edith Meron Markus became the bride of Mr. A. John Butt, of Emsdale, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt. of Depot Harbor. Rev. R. H. Waterman officiate . The marriage took place under an arch of autumn flowers which were mingled with bright autumn flowers. T

he bride was given in marriage by her father and was sweet in a poudre blue georgette. made with slashed tunic effect over beige, and wore grey shoes and hose. Her shower bouquet was of American Beauty roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Fred Crabtree, "Glenview," Todmorden, England. was the only attendant and was in a Mediterranean crepe romain. with diamante trimming and wore a corsage of ophelia roses. Mr. Bertram Markus, of Montreal. brother of the bride, was best man. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by Miss Anna Meits.

A buffet supper was served to the guests and Mr. and Mrs. Butt left on the midnight train for Montreal. Toronto and Niagara, and will take up residence in Emsdale. Travelling the bride wore a navy blue velour coat, with kolinsky fur trimming and a small model hat to match.

Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butt, Depot Harbor; Mr. Frank Butt, of Chicago. and Mrs. J. Craig, sister of the groom, of Chicago.⁸
     He particpated in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, representing Canada in Fencing at the age of 32. He was in three events.^9,10,7
     In the obituary of Laura Markus who died 10 April 1933, his brother, B. W. Markus was listed as a survivor.¹¹ On 24 August 1942 his name was legally changed to Bertram Willie Merrick.⁶
     In the obituary of William Markus who died 4 June 1943, his son, Bert was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Ruby C. Hamilton who died 9 December 1962, her brother, Bert, of Toronto, was listed as predeceased.¹³

     In the obituary of Arlene Yourth who died 26 January 2004, her son-in-law, Elvis Boucher, was listed as predeceased.¹
     In the obituary of Douglas Clayton Yourth who died 11 November 2016, his son-in-law, Elvis Boucher, was listed as predeceased.²

     She was born circa 1870 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.² Mary married Richard Maas on 14 October 1892 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 010851.^1,2
     Her name was also recorded as Maria Helen Kosmack.³
     In the obituary of Ferdinand Kosmack who died 3 April 1912, her daughter, Mrs. Moss (sic) was listed as predeceased.⁴