By the death of Mr Robert Kimm, shoemaker, Ringford, one of the best known residenters in the district has passed away. He was in his 72nd year.

A native of Kirkpatrick Durham, he left that parish at a very early age and lived for some time in Borgue. He then spent some years in Kirkcudbright, where he took a keen interest in the Volunteer movement, before settling in Ringford, where he was in business for the long period of 43 years. Mrs Kimm predeceased him over a year ago, and he is survived by his son Alexander K Kimm, artist, Brampton, and two daughters.