Pictou, in late years, has had frequent occasion to lament the loss of prominent citizens, men who are sorely missed from accustomed places.  The death on Friday last of John D. McQueen, Municipal Clerk, adds another to the list, although Mr. McQueen had not, comparatively, been long with us.  It was only in 1898 that he became a citizen of Pictou in order to take up the work of Clerk of the Municipality.  That in this short period he made hosts of friends, and gained the respect of every acquaintance, is the best testimony to his character.  

Mr. McQueen was born at Little Harbour 53 years ago.  There he engaged in farming and while yet a young man was chosen by his people to represent them in the Municipal Council, continuing to do so until his appointment as Clerk.  In the Council he was a strong man, a man of sound judgment and unswerving rectitude.   These qualities commended him for the Clerkship where his work was efficiently performed.  In politics he was an ardent Conservative, from principle, upright and conscientious at all times.

Mr. McQueen was an active supporter of the Church.  In Pictou he cast in his lot with the people of Prince St. congregation, and for a time was Superintendent of the Sunday School.  He was likewise active in the cause of temperance, consistently so, reasonable in is views, stern in public action, mild in criticism of his fellows.

Shortly after coming to Pictou Mr. McQueen joined the Masonic body.  With the members thereof he was soon intimate, deserved their "appropriation and good-will" and won it by being called to the Mastership at the earliest opportunity.  He was also a member of St. John's Royal Arch Chapter.  Yesterday the members of the Order assembled in greater strength than they have for many a day - from all the County Lodges - in order to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed brother.  The funeral took place at 10.30 a.m., from the bereaved home on Cottage Street to the Railway Station, thence by special train to Woodburn cemetery wherein is deceased's family lot.  The Masons from Pictou, members of the County Council, County Officials, and citizens were present, and at intermediate stations the passenger list was largely augmented.  In the assemblage around the open grave were twelve ministers.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful, filling a special carriage in advance of the hearse.

Mr. McQueen was twice married. His first wife was a daughter of John Park, of Sutherland's River.  His second wife, Joan McRae, of McLellan's Mountain.  He leaves two sons and two daughters, children of his first wife.  Four brothers and two sisters also survive him.  His brothers are all in business in the Western States. His sisters are, Mrs. McKenzie, of Pictou Landing, and Mrs. McGregor, of Little Harbour.

** John Duncan McQueen was the son of Alexander and May McQueen of Little Harbor. Mary Jane Park was the daughter of John and Margaret Park of Sutherland's River. John D and Jane were married in 1886 when he was 33 years old and she was 28. Their children were: Ruth born 1887, Alexander born 1888, John Park born 1890 and Susan born 1893.