PASSED AWAY. – The death occurred, on Wednesday, at Biggar, of Jno. Gilliland, a gentleman who has been associated with local life for a great many years. Mr. Gilliland went to his present farm over 20 years ago, and his career in the agricultural line has been one of considerable success. Originally, he lived on the mainland, and at different times conducted a business as coal dealer and milk dealer. The latter line of enterprise was continued when Mr. Gilliland turned to farming, and has been maintained with the help of his sons up till the present time. Among the farmers of Biggar, Mr. Gilliland enjoyed popular intimation, and he was alike well known and familiar among the farming community of the entire island, and the wider area of Furness. Mr. Gilliland was 70 yrs of age (sic), but though the weight of years prevented him from giving that personal attention to his farm for which he was noted in past years, he did not fail to take a lively interest in the welfare of his property. Throughout the district, the death of a worthy farmer and genial personality is sincerely mourned, and genuine sympathy is extended to the members of the bereaved family. The interment takes place today.