I thought everyone might enjoy these photos of Ethel McLeod Good Deakin. For those of you who were at the family reunion, it’s Steve . . . → Read More: ‘Good – Deakin’ Wedding – June 4 1908]]> The transcription below “A Very Pretty Home Wedding” was created by me from a type-written note given to me by Renae Grubb. She says of the document and the attached images:

I thought everyone might enjoy these photos of Ethel McLeod Good Deakin. For those of you who were at the family reunion, it’s Steve Scott’s grandmother. Ethel was my Grandma’s (Gretta Good Elder) sister.

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We went to the Kings Co. Museum in Hampton, NB on Mon. Aug. 22. The lady at the museum was able to pull out Ethel’s wedding dress for us to see. Lois Deakin Scott, Steve’s mother had donated this dress many years ago. I also sent this information to the museum providing some history to go with the dress. The pictures show the dress in 1908 (Ethel) and in 2011 (Renae)! Although I’m sure Ethel wore much more dainty shoes than what I wore!

Notes:

• 2nd paragraph: Miss Helen Good played the piano at the wedding = John Charlton’s Grandmother
• 4th paragraph: Mrs. E.A. Banbury & Mrs. Levi Thomson, daughters of Senator Perley late of Sunbury Co., attended the wedding = Phoebe Banbury’s relatives.

~ Renae

A Very Pretty Home Wedding

Ethel McLeod Good Deakin in wedding dress 1908

A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Jas. E. Good of Fillmore, Sask. on the afternoon of Thursday the 4th inst. when their daughter, Ethel McLeod Good, was married to Oscar Frederick Deakin of the C.P.R. The bride, who was one of the most highly esteemed young ladies of Fillmore, looked charming in a princess dress of white silk mull elaborately trimmed in Valenciennes lace and insertion and carrying a shower bouquet of carnations and sweet peas. Miss Gertrude Good, sister of the bride who acted as maid of honor, was prettily attired in spotted Swiss muslin.

The bridal party entered the drawing room to the music of the Bridal Chourus from Lohengrin played by Miss Helen Good. The ceremony which took place under a bridal arch of lilacs and maiden hair fern was performed by the Rev. Arthur Smith. After the wedding ceremony the guests partook of a recherche* luncheon and then drove to the depot whence the happy couple departed for an extensive trip to Calgary, Banff and points west intending to return by way of Toronto and Niagra Falls to their future home in Benton, N.B.

The bride’s gong away dress was of striped brown broadcloth with hat to match. The presents which were beautiful and expensive consisted of cut glass, silver, linen and cutlery besides several substantial cheques. The groom’s present to the bride was a handsome brooch of pearls.

This photo shows “Cousin Ralph Slipp, son of John G. Slipp & Annie M. Sharp, lived in Trochu, Alberta with Ethel & Oscar.

The noticeable feature of the company was the large number of Maritime Provinces people who were present including Mr. W. Dell Hartt and Miss Hartt formerly of Fredericton Jct., Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Black of Sackville and Moncton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Stopford and Aire Stopford of Fredricton, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Branscomb of Baltimore, Mrs. Kinnear (nee McLeod) of Millstream N.B., Mrs E. A. Bambury and Mrs. Levi Thomson daughters of Senator Perley late of Sunbury Co., Guy McLeod of Saint John, Mr. & Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Brundage of Amherst, besides Mr. and Mrs. Good and family, late of Millstream, Kings Co. All these are now residents of Saskatchewan yet have fond memories of Atlantic sea breezes and old N. B.

*recherche – Sought out with care; choice; of rare quality or elegance. (Webster’s dictionary)

January 12, 1883, Daily News, Saint John m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 2274

January 12, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John . . . → Read More: James Elbridge Good]]>

Marriage

January 12, 1883, Daily News, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 2274

January 12, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3618

January 13, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
An interesting social event took place at the residence of Edw. McLEOD, Lower Millstream (Kings Co.) on eve. 10th inst., viz., the marriage of his eldest daughter, Agnes B. McLEOD to James E. GOOD, only s/o George L. GOOD, same place. The bridesmaid was Alice J. McLEOD d/o Robert E. McLEOD, cousin to the bride. The groomsman was Stanley KIERSTEAD, student-at-law. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3623

1901 Canada Census – New Brunswick

Obituary: The Late James E. Good

Funeral services for the late James E. Good were held from Grace United Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. S.A. Harry. The choir led the singing and contributed an anthem. Mrs. George Argue was soloist.

Mr. Good was born at Mill Stream, New Brunswick, December 26th, 1857. James E. Good married Miss Agnes B. McLeod on January 10, 1883. On January 10th, 1943, they celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. Good was a pioneer of the district and a most highly respected citizen. He came with family to Fillmore in 1905 where he farmed 6 miles NE of Fillmore until he moved in Fillmore to live a few years ago. He was the organizer of the first Telephone Co. in the district and was president and director of the East Rural Telephone for years. He was a member of the Old Settlers School Board, a director of the Grain Growers Association and took an active part in all community welfare. He was a member of the Baptist Church and later joined the United Church to which he gave most earnest support and held the office of Senior Elder for many years.

He leaves to mourn his wife, two sons Ira and Clifford, Fillmore; three daughters (Ethel) Mrs. Deacon, Detroit; (Gertrude) Mrs. A. Raney, (Greta) Mrs. Howard Elder. He was predeceased by two daughters and a son. Helen, Lottie and Elbridge. Lottie, while very young, and Helen, Mrs. (Rev.) Robert Charlton, while they were on a trip to England. 22 grandchildren and 3 great children also survive. Burial was made in Fillmore cemetery.

Pallbearers were all pioneer friends: Messrs. L.E. Lubiens, S. Pollock, H.J. McDiarmid, W. Wright, W.O.Turnbull, Dr. T.H. Argue. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes, a testimony of respect on many friends. Fillmore friends join in deepest sympathy to Mrs. Good and her family in their bereavement.

Obituary Source: Family Genealogy Web Site of Grant Urban, now removed.

photo by Renae (Elder) Grubb

January 12, 1883, Daily News, Saint John m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 2274

January 12, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John . . . → Read More: Agnes Bassett Good (nee McLeod)]]>

Marriage

January 12, 1883, Daily News, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 2274

January 12, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3618

January 13, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
An interesting social event took place at the residence of Edw. McLEOD, Lower Millstream (Kings Co.) on eve. 10th inst., viz., the marriage of his eldest daughter, Agnes B. McLEOD to James E. GOOD, only s/o George L. GOOD, same place. The bridesmaid was Alice J. McLEOD d/o Robert E. McLEOD, cousin to the bride. The groomsman was Stanley KIERSTEAD, student-at-law. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3623

1901 Canada Census – New Brunswick

Obituary: The Late Ms. J.E. Good

Funeral services for the late Agnes Bassett McLeod, widow of the late James E. Good, were held Monday at 3:00 p.m. from Fillmore United Church with Rev. A.D. Slade and Rev. S.A. Harry of Avonlea, officiating. Many friends gathered to pay their respects to dearly loved pioneer. Mrs. E.B. Ramsay Jr. was pianist. Mrs. George Argue sang “Crossing the Bar”. Rev. Harry paid high tribute to Mrs. Good as a fine neighbour and friend during his pastorate here. Favorite hymns sung were “Lead kindly light” and “Abide with Me”.

Mrs. Good was born in 1859 at Mill Stream, New Brunswick. She married James E. Good on January 10, 1883 and they came west in April 1905 and settled on their farm five miles NE of Fillmore where they lived until they retired from the farm and took up residence in the village in 1936. In 1944, she was predeceased by her husband and since then has made her home with her son and daughter-in-law Ira and Mabel Good.

Mrs. Good’s home was noted for its warm hospitality and the fine Christian influence which radiated from it. Her cheerful disposition and her interest in people made her loved by all. She gave generous support to various activities of the church and to all worthwhile community efforts.

Left to mourn are three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Ethel Deacon, St. John NB, Mrs. Gertrude Raney, Cannington ONT; Mrs. Greta Elder, Fillmore; Ira and Clifford, Fillmore; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Albert McLeod, Sussex NB.

Many beautiful flowers paid silent tribute, covering the casket which was borne to the Fillmore cemetary by Messrs. H.J.McDiarmid, W.O.Turnbull, W.Wright, J.Hart, A.M.Boll and J.MacLean.

Obituary Source: Family Genealogy Web Site of Grant Urban, now removed.

Renae Grubb sent me this photo of her grandmother, Gretta Agnes Ruth Good. Renae writes, “The photo is stamped “Campbell, Calais, Maine”. I have no idea when she was in Maine. I’ll ask Aunt Francine & Uncle Ernest. Somewhere I thought I was told she was 16 years old in this photo so that . . . → Read More: Gretta Agnes Ruth Good]]>

Renae Grubb sent me this photo of her grandmother, Gretta Agnes Ruth Good. Renae writes, “The photo is stamped “Campbell, Calais, Maine”. I have no idea when she was in Maine. I’ll ask Aunt Francine & Uncle Ernest. Somewhere I thought I was told she was 16 years old in this photo so that trip would have been 1916.”

The front of the postcard: “Easter Greetings wes___ group. Can you find the missing one. Spring is here. No crocus yet. Snow fast going off. Gretta nearly 7 years. Mar. 23, 1907 Yours ? ABG . . . → Read More: 1907 Postcard from Fillmore]]> Photo and text submitted by Renae Grubb. From left to right: Elbridge, Gretta, Helen, Cliff, Ira & Ethel Good

The front of the postcard: “Easter Greetings wes___ group. Can you find the missing one. Spring is here. No crocus yet. Snow fast going off. Gretta nearly 7 years. Mar. 23, 1907 Yours ? ABG (Agnes Bassett Good)”

Renae, “Does anyone have any suggestions of the missing words or corrections?”

The back of the postcard reads: “Mrs. J.P. McAuley, Apohaqui, K. Co. N.B. (Kings county, New Brunswick) ”

Renae, “Mrs. J.P. McAuley is Adelia McLeod who married John P. McAuley. Adelia is Agnes’ youngest sister. Oh, the messy handwriting listing the names belongs to my Dad, Harry-Jae Elder. He wanted to make sure names were listed on the backs of the photos.”

The farm scene of Helen, Gertrude, Agnes and Gretta Good doing the chores Fillmore, Sask. Submitted by Renae Grubb who says, “Wow, my Grandma (Gretta Good) sure had a thick head of hair!”

I had a nice visit with my Aunt Francine (Elder) Ormiston (my Dad’s twin sister) from Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on Monday, Feb. 16. She has loaned me the small brown photo frame with photos of George Leonard Good, (son of John Good & Hannah McLeod) & wife Charlotte Merritt . . . → Read More: George Leonard Good & Charlotte Merritt Slip]]> On February 18th Renae Grubb wrote:

I had a nice visit with my Aunt Francine (Elder) Ormiston (my Dad’s twin sister) from Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on Monday, Feb. 16. She has loaned me the small brown photo frame with photos of George Leonard Good, (son of John Good & Hannah McLeod) & wife Charlotte Merritt Slip (daughter of James Slip & Phoebe Merritt). George Leonard Good born 14 Sept. 1831, died 29 Dec. 1890 and married 21 Jan.1857 to Charlotte Merritt Slip born 4 Dec. 1836 and died 9 Sept. 1885. They had one son, James Elbridge Good, my great grandfather.

I remember this little brown picture frame always sitting on my Grandma Gretta (Good) Elder’s bookshelf in the living room. Now Aunt Francine keeps it on her bookshelf. Charlotte’s photo is on glass & George’s photo is on tin stuck to glass. Rather strange each photo was done differently. That’s why George’s photo is darker. Then each photo is framed with a decorative tin frame.

Photos shown here without frames and cleaned up a bit from original scans. Click on photos to see larger versions.

George Leonard Good

Charlotte Merritt Slip (Mrs. George Leonard Good)

Framed Versions of Photos

George Leonard Good

Charlotte Merritt Slip 1836