Danby and Vicinity

Mr. R. G. Abbey is getting along slow ly but surely with his new house. It is a fine building so far.

James McConnell died at his home in Wacousta, Sunday, the 20th inst. His funeral took place at Compton church, Tuesday, at 1 o’clock. Burried under Masonic honors. He was born in the city of New York, in 1823; came to this state with his parents when the country was a wilderness, living in this town ship for many years. He acquired many friends. Seeking to better his fortune he sold his farm in Danby and bought a farm ½ mile from Wacousta, where he has lived for the past 7 or 8 years; he also acquired many friends there. His funeral was largely attended. He leaves a wife and four children (boys) to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Congregational church.

Died, inthis place, at her home, Mrs. Mary Brown, widow of the late Dr. Rob’t Brown. The funeral was held at the church last Sunday, at eleven o’clock. She was of the family of uncle James McConnell, sister of David and the late James McConnell; was born in New York City in 1824. She has lived in the township about 25 years; has raised a family of four children, three of whom are now living. She was a faithful wife and good mother. Died in the 57th year of her age, after a lingering illness of 52 days, confined to her bed; She lived in Christ, and to die was gain; was a member of the M. E. church of this place.

Saw mill in full blast on Pike creek. Bring in your logs.

We notice some fine dwellings, barns, &c., between here and Grand Ledge. The old buildings are fast giving place to the new, showing that we are gain- ing ground. Times are good and our country is advancing.

Charles Bucklor while drawing timber through the woods for John Nichol, broke his leg twice in two below the knee by the springing back of a fallen saplin. He is doing as well as can be expected.