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[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
The death occurred at Niagara Falls General hospital, Thursday of Sylvia Phillips, 1803 North Main street, Niagara Falls in her 25th year. Death followed a week’s illness.
The late Mrs Phillips was born at Seech, Man. And had resided in Niagara falls for the past six years and had previously resided in Port Colborne for a year. She is a member of St Patrick’s church, Niagara Falls.
Surviving are her father, Michael Shatkosky, Alvinston, Man.; a sister Mrs. Cecil Barrow, Port Colborne, and two brothers, John and Anthony Shatkosky, Alvinston, Man.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 8, from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street , Port Colborne to St Teresa’s church, where mass will be sung at 9 a.m. by Rev E.P. Malone. Interment will be in Mount St Joseph cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Frederick Day, 71, native of Cayuga and resident of Fort Erie half a century, died in Douglas Memorial hospital yesterday, where he had been confined about ten days. Specialists were unable to diagnose his trouble, although he had been in failing health following a fall some time ago. He retired as conductor of the New York Central six years ago, after 45 years of service, and was one of Fort Erie’s best known railway workers. He was a member of the Masonic I.O.O.F. and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Fraternities, and is survived by his wife, Mabel and three sons, Homer, Frederick and Robert. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Fenwick, March 7- Mary Rebecca Tritton passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Albert Fletcher, Fonthill on Wednesday, March 5, 1947, in her 66th year, following an illness of two months duration. Born in Gainsboro township she was the eldest daughter of the late John Nelson and Julie Ann Misener of Bismarck and leaves to mourn her husband William F. Tritton, Hamilton, two sons Erie M. Tritton, Hamilton and Leon E. Tritton of Fenwick; two daughters Mrs. Ralph Yager, Fenwick and Mrs. Albert Fletcher, Fonthill and five grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister, Mrs Charles Lounsbury (Edna) of St Catharines and a brother William T. Misener of Bismarck.
She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother and a friend to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be held on Saturday March 8 at 2.30 p.m. from Lampmans funeral chapel, Fenwick. Interment at Hillside cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Mr and Mrs Anthony Paul Jr., wish to announce the birth of a daughter (Kathleen Margaret) at the Welland County General hospital on Friday March 7, 1947. A sister for Anthony.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
At the Welland County General hospital on Monday, March 3 1947 to Mr and Mrs Walter N. Black a son (James William Carl)
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
The funeral of Steve Faner, 6 Jones Alley, Crowland, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Thursday, March 6 in his 62nd year, will be held from the family residence at 9.30 a.m. Saturday March 8 to the Church of Our Lady of Hungary for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
Much interest was evidenced at the wedding held at the residence of Mr. Wm.Jackson on Tuesday afternoon last, when their daughter, Margaret H. was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr. Robert B. Bielby of Buffalo. Rev. F. McCuaig of the Presbyterian church tied the nuptial knot. The groom was ably assisted by Mr, Geo. Keller of Buffalo, while Miss Carrie Jackson of Fulton made a charming bridesmaid. About 70 guests partook of a dainty wedding supper, after which the newly married couple left on the evening train for Rochester, Boston and points east. Mr and Mrs Bielby will make their new home at 102 West avenue Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
Fred Christiansen, of the Sawyer-Massey, of Niagara Falls, Ont., at the residence of C.G. Gable, corner of Wellington and Robert streets, Hamilton, last Thursday afternoon. Rev. J.C. Morlock of the Evangelical church performed the marriage ceremony. Miss Alexia Heximer, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and the groom was assisted by Mr. Frank Lewlington of Hamilton.
[Welland Telegraph September 10, 1903]
At the Methodist parsonage, Welland, on Aug. 26Th, by Rev. G.W. Calvert, Mr. Henry Robins of the township of Wainfleet to Miss Laura Terryberry of the township of Clinton.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
A quiet pretty wedding took place at the home of Rev. Father Otto, Victoria avenue, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, when Miss Julia Mularkie, daughter of Mrs. M. Mularkie, Queen street, was united in marriage to James Green by the Rev. Father Otto. The bride wore a becoming gown of white French batiste with trimming of lace. She was attended by her sister, Miss L. Mularkie, who was gowned in white dotted mull. Mr. Hillimer attended the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Green have gone on a trip to Chicago and other Western cities.
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