All photos from Rose Mary Sarsfield book-****Whispers from the Past, History and Tales of Clayton” If you want to purchase a book please email Rose Mary Sarsfield at rose@sarsfield.ca or call me at 613-621-9300, or go to the Clayton Store, or Mill Street Books in Almonte.
I saw this ad in the 1903 Almonte Gazette and it intrigued me– so this is what I found.
According to Rose Mary Sarsfield’s book about Clayton called Whispers From the Past– Mrs. Dickenson sold her store in Clayton to Joseph Paul in the 1896. Joseph Paul and his wife Maggie ( margaret Rath) ran the store situated at the Darling Road and the Main Street. Paul put on an iron roof on the store in 1903.
In 1903 the first telephone office was situated in Mr. Paul’s store: where all messages, whether public or private will be attended to promptly. Johnnie Erskine’s father bought the store from Mr. Paul in 1905.
All photos from Rose Mary Sarsfield book-****Whispers from the Past, History and Tales of Clayton” If you want to purchase a book please email Rose Mary Sarsfield at rose@sarsfield.ca or call me at 613-621-9300, or go to the Clayton Store, or Mill Street Books in Almonte.
All photos from Rose Mary Sarsfield book-****Whispers from the Past, History and Tales of Clayton” If you want to purchase a book please email Rose Mary Sarsfield at rose@sarsfield.ca or call me at 613-621-9300, or go to the Clayton Store, or Mill Street Books in Almonte.
1921 census
| Name: | Joseph Paul |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Racial or Tribal Origin: | Canadian |
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Age: | 59 |
| Birth Year: | abt 1862 |
| Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Residence Date: | 1 Jun 1921 |
| House Number: | 2 |
| Residence Street or Township: | Country |
| Residence City, Town or Village: | Town of Almonte |
| Residence District: | Lanark |
| Residence Province or Territory: | Ontario |
| Residence Country: | Canada |
| Relation to Head of House: | Head |
| Spouse’s Name: | Margaret Paul |
| Father Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Mother Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Can Speak English?: | Yes |
| Can Speak French?: | No |
| Religion: | Church Of England |
| Can Read?: | Yes |
| Can Write?: | Yes |
| Months at School: | X0-13 |
| Occupation: | Salesman |
| Employment Type: | 2 Wage Earner |
| Nature of Work: | Fathers Farm B |
| Income: | 700 |
| Out of Work?: | No |
| Duration of Unemployment: | 0 |
| Duration of Unemployment (Illness): | 0 |
| Municipality: | Almonte |
| Enumeration District: | 97 |
| Sub-District: | Almonte (Town) |
| Sub-District Number: | 45 |
| Home Owned or Rented: | Owned |
| Monthly Rental: | BB |
| Class of House: | Single House |
| Materials of Construction: | Wood |
| Number of Rooms: | 6 |
| Enumerator: | J. Paul |
| District Description: | Ward 3, Polling Division No. 2 – Comprising the remainder or balance of the said Third Ward |
| Neighbours: | View others on page |
| Line Number: | 3 |
| Family Number: | 2 |
| Household MembersAgeRelationshipJoseph Paul59HeadMargaret Paul65Wife |
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Joseph E. Paul
| BIRTH | 1859 |
|---|---|
| DEATH | 1935 (aged 75–76) |
| BURIAL | Saint Pauls Anglican Church CemeteryAlmonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
Joseph E. Paul Called By Death 1935
Former Almonte Resident Passes Away in Carleton Place.
After a somewhat brief illness Mr. Joseph E. Paul, on of our esteemed citizens, passed away at his home on William Street, in the early hours of Sunday morning, of a heart affection. Mr. Paul was in his 76th year. He was born in Admaston, Renfrew County, in December, 1859, a son of the late Robert L. Paul and his wife Sarah Houston. After receiving his early schooling he took a commercial course in a Brockville College and later went into business in Clayton village, which he conducted successfully for some years. After disposing of this business he moved to Almonte, where he resided for many years and about three years ago came to Carleton Place. Mr. Paul was twice married, his first wife, Margaret Rath predeceased him, leaving three sons – Robert, Clare, and Everett. Clare enlisted in the Great War and became one of Canada’s heroes who gave their lives for the cause of democracy. Robert died four years ago, and Everett, whose home is in Montreal, was at his bather bedside when the final summons came. Three years ago, Mr. Paul married Isabella Wilson Butler, who predeceased him by some 13 months. One brother and three sisters survive – W. B. Paul, of Stittsville, Mrs. Geo. Robertson and Mrs. Alex Rath of Clayton, and Mrs. Wm. Robertson of Haileybury. Mr. Paul was a member of the Anglican Church and a member of the Masonic Order belonging to Mississippi Lodge, Almonte. He was fond of music, had been a former member of the Almonte Band and was latterly a member of the Band her, and the members of both these organizations attended at the funeral and paid the last tribute of respect to their late comrade. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to St. James Church, where the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bruce, assisted by Rev. J. J. Lowe of Almonte. Before leaving the home the Masons conducted a brief service. At St. Paul’s cemetery, Almonte, the Masonic service was concluded by Bros. D. B. Taylor, Dr. W. M. Johnson and Ernest Adams. The pallbearers were Bros. D. B. Talor, John Lindsay, Ed. Nicholson, Edgar Lee, Thos. Barclay and Chas. Baird. Many floral tributes were received. Amongst them, Wreaths from: Mississippi Lodge No. 147, A. F. and A. M., Almonte, Carleton Place Horticultural Society and the Carleton Place Band. Among those present from out of town were Mrs. R. Paul, Mrs. J. J. Dunlop and Mrs. J. A. Charbonneau, of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mr. Harry Wilson and Mrs. Dr. Samis of Lanark.
Joseph Paul’s second wife
Mrs. Joseph Paul
Another of our native born citizens passed to her reward on Wednesday last in the person of Mrs. Joseph Paul, William street. Mrs. Paul the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson, her maiden name Isabella Bell Wilson. She was twice married, her first husband William Butler of Drummond, who died some ten years ago. Two years ago last April she married Mr Joseph Paul, of Almonte, and since their marriage they have made their home in Carleton Place. Mrs. Paul had been ailing for some time, but her death was not thought so near and the final message came as quite a shock to her family. A life long member of the Anglican Church and a zealous worker in St. James congregation, Mrs. Paul was widely known and highly respected. She Is survived by her husband, one brother, Mr. Robert Wilson of Lanark., and two sisters Mrs. John McArton of Ramsay and Mrs. Margaret Bourk of Carleton Place, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to St. James Church and cemetery and was largely attended. The service was conducted by the rector, Rev. C. L. G. Bruce. The pallbearers were Messrs; Robt. Wilson, J. A. McArton, W. B. Paul, 0. M. Warren, D. R. McNeely and H. Bowland. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Among those from a distance who were present were Mr. Wm. Moore and the Miss Moore of Brockville; Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. Dr. Charbonneau of Lanark; Miss M. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dunlop of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Paul and Mrs. F. Bradley of Stittsville, and many from Almonte, Clayton, Ramsay and other places. Carleton Place Herald.
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Arthur Clare Paul was the son of Joseph Paul and Margaret Rath who owned the store for a time in Clayton. Clare was born August 13, 1893. He enlisted in Toronto on October 13, 1915. He was a Gunner with the 9th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery. He died at Passchendaele, West Flanders, Belgium.He was buried in the Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium.
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