Parkinson, Wm.

Eramosa Loses Third
Reeve in Five Months
Wm. Parkinson, Elected March
1st to Succeed the late Reeve
Black, Died on Tuesday
REEVE McNABB DIED IN OCTOBER
On Monday, March 1st, Wm. Parkinson was elected Reeve of Eramosa, to succeed Reeve James Black, who died suddenly on the 6th February. On Tuesday of this week Mr. Parkinson died very suddenly at his own doorstep.
He had been in Guelph on business in the forenoon, and during the afternoon had assisted in killing some hogs. When he had finished and was about to enter the house he collapsed on the doorstep and before assistance could reach him he had expired.
A remarkable fact in connection with this death is that he is the third Reeve of the Township of Eramosa to die inside of five months. Reeve Chas. McNabb, died on the 20th October last after a short illness and James Black was elected to fill the vacancy. He was re-elected in January, sat at the County Council session and died suddenly at St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, following an operation on the 6th February. Another election was held on Monday, March 1st, and Wm. Parkinson was elected Reeve by a majority of seven. He never had a chance to even sit in the Township Council meeting.
He was a son of the late Lazarus Parkinson, of Ermaosa, and was about forty-five years of age, and was known as one of the most prosperous and best farmers in the township. He leaves a widow and three small children, also three brothers and two sisters. The sudden death has caused profound sorrow in the community.