Mr, Edward John Bell Funeral services were held ust" Wednesday morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart for the late Mr. Edward John Bell, followed by interment in. the Hungjao Road Cemetery. The requiem mass and last rites at_ the graveside were conducted by the Rev. Father Jacquinot, Mr. Bell was born in Shanghai Atty-eight years ago and he received his education at St. Francis Xavier's College. When very young he joined the firm of the Shanghai and Hongkong Building, Loan and Investment, Co.asan apprentice and later founded the present firm of the Shanghat Building and Lumber Company who started the operation of the second saw mill in Shanghai. On May 7, 1012, he was married in the Church of the Sacred Heart to Grace Ferris Bell who now survives him. He also survived by eight sons, Edward, Christopher, Robert, Michael, James, 'Austin, Raymond and Philip, and one daughter, Miss Mary Bell.' Many years ago. deceased served in the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. His death occurred at his home, i17 Theme. Road, last Tuesday morning, following an attack of pneumonia which Ingted for ten days.
Mrs. A. Shearer The death occurred last Wednesday in Yokohama of Mrs. Jeanie Barr Findlay Shearer, the widow of Mr. Axchibald Shearer, formerly Shanghai, Hankow, and Renfrew, her seventieth year, known in Shanghai, eft her mark on a number of unde takings. She first came to China a bride of twenty-two years of fage, and for some time lived in Hankow, where her husband was interested In the tea trade. Later the couple came to Shanghai, retire ing from business 34 years ago.
Ju addition to Mr. Shearer in 'Yokohama, she leaves three daughters and' five granddaughters China, Her daughters are Mrs. Hutchison of Shanghai, Mrs. W. Miller of Amoy, and Mrs, Parkinson of Hankow.
Mrs. Sophie Antonova Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sophie Antonova, the dearly beloved mother of Dr. N. Antonoff, were held on Thursday.
tinguished career in the medical pro-Mra, Antonova, had a very, fession, She acted ax Red cross sister during the Russo-Japanese War and for twenty-eight years acted as sistant to Dr. Baron Budberg in Harbin, later being connected with the First Ald Ambulance Corp. Twice decorated by the Russian Emperor for valuable services rendered during the Russo-Japanese War, she was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Mrs, Antonova came to Shanghai to be with her daughter, Dr. N. Antonoft and have a well earned rest.
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