Abréviations utilisées
Date 6 mars 1882
Comté Saint John
Lieu Saint John
Journal Saint John Globe
Le langage employé dans les textes est tel qu’il a été transcrit par Daniel F. Johnson à partir des entrées dans les journaux originaux.
Israel MERRITT whose death is announced today, was one of the oldest residents of Portland (St. John). He was born in Indiantown (St. John). He established a line of passenger steamers between Indiantown and Fredericton about the year 1840 and for a long time was a leading steamboat man of the place. His first boat the "St. John" was ultimately sold to become a transport steamer during the American War. Time brings about many reverses and Mr. Merritt did not die a wealthy man. His funeral will take place Thursday afternoon.