MISS DORIS K. KEDDY NEW ROSS WEST, Jan.3 -- There passed away at her home, on Dec. 27th, Doris Kathleen, age 29 years, daughter of Councillor and Mrs. Edward Keddy, Forties. She had been ill for some time. Apart from her home community, she will be greatly missed at Dalhousie where she spent a good deal of her time. She also had many friends at Stanburne and Cheeryfield (sic), where she taught one term at each of these schools, previous to her illness. In her immediate family she is survived by her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Guy (Florence) Fancy, East Dalhousie; Misses Alberta and Frances, at home; six brothers, Sgt. Gordon and Cpl. George of the Canadian Provost Corps, Halifax; Seaward, Lake Ramsay; Lloyd, Fories (sic); Theodore and Douglas at home. These six brothers were pall bearers at the funeral which was held on Dec. 29, from her home to the Anglican Church, with interment in the St. Augustine Anglican Church Cemetery, beside her sister, Rens, who predeceased her 18 years ago. The service, at both home and church, was conducted by Rev. Neish, Anglican rector, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fenerty, Baptist pastor, of Kentville.

MRS. LAURA C. MESSER BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 3, -- The many friends of Mrs. Laura C. Messer, formerly of this town, will regret to learn of her death, which occurred Wednesday morning, Jan. 2nd, at Belleville, Ont., where she moved the latter part of September to reside with her son William. Mrs. Messer, who was well known, was possessed of a beautiful Christian character, and the news of her death will be received with sincere regret by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and of the Women's Auxiliary of the church; also of the Atlantic Rebekah Lodge No.52, I.O.O.F., and the Past Noble Grands Club; and at one time was a member of the Bridgewater Women's Institute. Her husband, William F. Messer, predeceased her about twenty years. A daughter of the late Isaiah and Cassandra (Snyder) Wagner, she was born at Bridgewater 72 years ago. An only son, William Messer, of Belleville, and two grandchildren, William Jr., and George Messer , survive; also three sisters, Hilda, Mrs. Fred Miller; Eva, Mrs. George Flannagan, both of Lynn, Mass., and Mrs. Carrie Dauphinee, Bridgewater, and two brothers, Dawson Wagner, Bridgewater, and Ralton O. Wagner Mahone Bay. One sister, Freda, Mrs. Charles Johnston, Mahone Bay, and four brothers, Hemroe Wagner, Mahone Bay; Benjamin Wagner, who lost his life in World War I; Lynwood Wagner, Lynn Mass', and Thomas Wagner, Bridgewater, predeceased her. The body is expected to arrive here Friday and the funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, with Rev. G.A. Ernst officiating. Members of the Rebekah Lodge will attend in a body. Burial will be in Brookside cemetery.

MRS. EDITH NICKERSON There passed away in the Victoria General Hospital early yesterday morning, Mrs. Edith Nickerson, wife of Charles Nickerson, 137 Grafton Street. Born in Halifax she had resided in the city for a number of years. The remains are resting at Snow and Company's Chapel, where service will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. George Gardiner of the Full Gospel Church. The body will be forwarded to Glace Bay on the Tuesday evening's train, where interment will take place.

MRS. JOHN A. RICHARD The death occurred recently of Mrs. John A. Richard in Charlos Cove. Blind for the past five years, Mrs. Richard has been in failing health for some time. Her husband predeceased her six years ago. Left to mourn their loss are three daughters, Mrs. Bernadette Richard, at home, Mrs. Leo Pellerin, Halifax, and Miss Charlotte Richard, Philadelphia, and one son Alphonso, at home. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday by Rev. C. Forest.