100 Years Ago: Sir Mackenzie Bowell Death Notice, Funeral Notice, Proclamation by Mayor Ketcheson

The Intelligencer December 12, 1917 (page 2)

“Death Notices. BOWELL—In Belleville, on December 10, 1917. Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell, in his 94^th year.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, 194 William street, on Thursday, December 13^th, at 2 P.M., to Bridge St. Methodist Church. Interment Belleville Cemetery. (Kindly omit flowers.)

The Intelligencer December 12, 1917 (page 2)

“Funeral Notice. The Brethren and Officers of the Belleville Lodge, No. 123, G.R.C., A. F. and A. M., are requested to meet at No. 194 William St., on Thursday 13^th inst., 1.45 P.M., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, the Honorable Sir Mackenzie Bowell.

Sister Lodges will kindly accept this notice. By order of the W. M. D. Barragar, Secretary.”

The Intelligencer December 12, 1917 (page 2)

“Proclamation. The Business men of Belleville are requested to close their places of business from two o’clock p.m. to four o’clock p.m. on Thursday, December 13^th, out of respect to the memory of the late Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell. H. F. Ketcheson, Mayor.”