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Elmwood Cemetery dedicates ‘indigent’ section of graveyard BY Desmond Devoy
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The 400 can now, finally, rest in peace. More than 400 people who are believed to have worked, and died, during their time at the old Perth House of Industry, from 1903 to 1965, and were buried in what was essentially a 'pauper's' section of the Elmwood Cemetery, now finally have their own headstone. "There have always been poor people in our town," said Eric Halpin, chair of the board of trustees at Elmwood, during the dedication ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1. More than a century ago, those without means "would gravitate to the county seat," namely, Perth, looking for work. "In the very early days, there were no social services at all," said Halpin. Like Dickensian workhouses from the 19th century, the House of Industry provided some manner of liveli-
hood for these people. If the poor died while attending the House, they were "buried very quickly and unceremoniously," said Halpin. "They were just plonked into the ground." Over the years, as plots were sold, and the cemetery filled up, Halpin and his crews would sometimes find human remains and/or disintegrating simply coffins, in the graveyard's far western, central, section, which could not be accounted for. Consulting an original 1872 survey map of the cemetery, which he found in the cemetery's safe, he noticed dozens of very narrow plots in this section, which disappeared from later maps, "in this general area," said Halpin, with a sweep of his hands, for the dignitaries gathered. As such, "I've closed this area for future internments." He enlisted the help of Wayne Harris who delved into the records for more See GRAVES page P7
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Lemonade stand donation benefits minor hockey players
Young Emery McLean set up a lemonade stand this summer to help minor hockey, raising an astounding $3,190. Accepting on behalf of the Perth Lanark Minor Hockey Association is treasurer Craig Halpenny (left). Also joining Emery at centre ice for the check pass were Tristyn Kaitt, the Blue Wings trainer, and mom Krista Hearty McLean. The funds will help five kids play the sport who may not be able to afford it otherwise. Michael McLean thanked the community “for their generous donations.”
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