Black, James

James Black, Reeve of
Eramosa Died Suddenly
Death Follows an Operation at
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph,
On Saturday
FATHER DIED SUDDENLY IN JUNE
James Black is dead. The sudden announcement on Sunday morning filled the people of Eramosa, and even a wider circle with amazement and sorrow. Great sympathy is felt for the family bereft so suddenly of a husband and father so greatly beloved and honored.
Reeve James Black, of Eramosa, passed away just before midnight on Saturday, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, following an operation for internal trouble. His death comes as a decided shock, although it was generally known that he was not in the best of health, even when he attended the January session of the County Council, at Guelph a couple of weeks ago.
Mr. Black was one of the best known and highly respected men in the township of Eramosa, and had lived there all his life. He was 58 years of age and was the son of the late John Black, who expired so suddenly in the committee rooms of S. Carter, M.P.P., on the evening of June 29th last, and who resided in that city.
A peculiar co-incidence in connection with his death is the fact that Chas. McNabb, who was Reeve of Eramosa last year, also died while in office. Mr. Black was elected to fill out the balance of the year, and was re-elected in January by an increased majority. He was in attendance at every session of the County Council and was apparently in good spirits, but took seriously ill upon his return home.
He resided on the farm adjoining the one on which James J. Hill, the railway magnate, was born. He was well posted in municipal affairs and was honored on several occasions with positions of trust by the ratepayers.
He leaves to mourn his death a sorrowing wife, five daughters and two sons, Mrs. Albert Robertson, wife of Professor Robertson, of the University of Toronto; Miss Lois Black, of Edmonton, a school teacher, and three daughters at home. Two sons also survive and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will not be held until this afternoon in order to allow Miss Lois Black to return home from Edmonton. Miss Black was for some time teacher of Lorne School, here.
For three generations the family of Blacks have been leading and influentials residents of this section. They were prominent members of the Disciples Church and the grandfather of the deceased frequently preached in Acton with much acceptance. They were leading Liberals in their community.