Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 15 Feb 1935, Fri, Page 1
Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 01 Mar 1935, Fri, Page 1
Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 01 Mar 1935, Fri, Page 13
Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 21 Mar 1935, Thu, Page 24
Author’s Note–There was no other mention of the case in the newspaper archives and no other mention of what happened to Dr. Hobson of Perth. I could not find Lila’s death notice or grave marker. Another tragedy lost in the dust and this one paragraph said it all to me.
Information where you can buy all Linda Seccaspina’s books-You can also read Linda in The Townships Sun and Screamin’ Mamas (USA)
Come and visit the Lanark County Genealogical Society Facebook page– what’s there? Cool old photos–and lots of things interesting to read. Also check out The Tales of Carleton Place.
Women in Peril– Betrayed by Heartless Scoundrels 1882
The Home for Friendless Women
Laundry Babies – Black Market Baby BMH 5-7-66
Embroidery of the Insane?
Women in Peril 1868 — Mathilda Routh
Did You Know About the House of Industry?
The Very Sad Tale of Hessie Churchill
All the Single Ladies?
I’m Every Woman?
Friday October the 13th– 6:30.. meet in front of the old Leland Hotel on Bridge Street in Carleton Place (Scott Reid’s office) and enjoy a one hour walk with stories of murder mayhem and BOO!.. Some tales might not be appropriate for young ears. FREE!!
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