It is with deep regret that we have to chronicle the passing of Mr.
James McKinnon on Dec. 10th. Mr. McKinnon came North in 1906 and worked for the Royal Mail Service of the White Pass & Yukon Route as driver, stableman and in other occupations, at various times. When the Mayo camp became prominent Jim moved to Mayo and for many years worked for the Teadwell Yukon Co., or prospecting on his own account. On the shut-down of Mayo operatios he came to Whitehorse and for a number of years has been employed as night watchman for the British-Yukon Navigation Co.
Anyone who entered White Pass premises at night without proper credentials ran foul of Jim McKinnon, who calmly and diplomatically told them to "Beat It."
He was a faithful employee and highly regarded by officials and
personnel of the company he worked for.
Mr. McKinnon was born in Prince Edward Island on Nov. 26, 1880. Nearest relative is Mrs. Michael McCaully, St. Peters, Prince Edward Island.
Funeral arrangements are held up awaiting word from relatives.
