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Title: Page 40
Full text: MARCH - APRIL, 1858 39 A melancholy occurrence took place this forenoon at Lehave. While three young men we're crossing the Lehave River, from New Dublin side to the 5 houses, a squall of wind upset the boat, and sad to relate, two were drowned, and the third only saved himself by the greatest exertions in clinging to the boat until assistance arrived. The two who were drowned were Josiah Oxner, son of Mrs. John Oxner, and Frederick Smith, son of Fredk. Smith, all of the 5 houses; the one saved was Alfred Oxner, also a son of Mrs. John Oxner. Monday, 8th,—About 40 persons were in the search for the bodies of the two unfortunate men who were drowned on Saturday, but without effect. Thursd. llth,—Went to the Mahone Bay this Morning with Lawyer Creighton, for the purpose of arranging some Accounts and other matters in a dispute between John Zwicker and his brother, Francis Zwicker. Sunday, llfth,—About 20 young men from this town went out to Lehave for the purpose of searching the River for the bodies of those two unfor- tunate young men who were lately drowned. Monday, 15th,—One of the young men, who was drowned ten days ago, by name Frederick Smith, was taken out of the water this afternoon. His body was found near the spot where he lost his life. Thursday, 18th,—The body of the young man, Josiah Oxner, was 're- covered this afternoon near the spot where he was drowned. Monday, 22nd,—Died early this morning, Sophia, wife of Hibbert Young. Aged 40 years. Tuesd. 23rd,—The funeral of the late Mrs. Young took place to day at 2 O'clock, afternoon. April, 1858 Monday, 5th,—This is Easter Monday. As usual the Churchwardens, Vestry, and Parishioners met in the Church at 3 O'clock for the purpose of selecting the Officers for the ensuing year, and transacting other bussi- ness connected the Church. H. M. Moyle, Esqr., Collector of Customs, and myself were chosen wardens. The Ladies Bazaar was opened at 12 O'clock in the Temperance Hall. A great variety of fancy Articles, all the manufacture of the Ladies of this Town, were exhibited, together with a goodly quantity of Cake of all descrip- tions, from the best of pound Cake to the common Gingerbread; also pies and other Confectionery, with the more substantial articles of food, Roast
