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[Welland Tribune, 21 July 1905]
St. Catharines, July18-A 15-year old boy, Stanley McNulty, son of John McNulty, owner of the Mansion House at Merritton , was drowned in lock 14, old canal, this afternoon about 4.30. The boy was in swimming in the lock and suddenly disappeared from sight. All efforts to find the body up to 7 this evening have been unavailing.
EDITH MARLING KING
[Welland Tribune, 22 February 1947]
The death occurred at Wellesley hospital in Toronto yesterday, of a descendant of one of Welland County’s pioneer families in the person of Edith Marling King, native of Port Colborne, resident of St. Catharines for some years, and member of the staff of the Provincial Legislative Library at parliament buildings, Toronto, for the past 45 years.
The body is resting at the A.W. Miles funeral chapel, 30 St. Clair Avenue west, Toronto, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock, Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Victoria Lawn cemetery, St. Catharines at 4 p.m. Monday.
The late Miss King was the daughter of the late Col. Dr. Frank King, who for some years was a prominent Port Colborne physician and who moved to St. Catharines about 1893 or 1894. Geo. H. Smith, local historian, recalled this morning when advised of the death. The late Dr. King had his office and home in the residence at the south-west corner of Catharine and Clarence streets, more recently the home of Edward Monck. He was prominently identified with the old Welland Canal Field Battery.
Miss King was a granddaughter of the late Col. Richard King, of Port Robinson, who lost a leg in the Fenian raid.
A brother, Brig. General William King, resides in Toronto, and a sister, Mrs. Esten Fletcher, (Maude) resides in Cobourg. Another sister, Daisy, predeceased her.
[Welland Tribune, 21 February 1947]
Louis Jacques of 66 Patterson avenue brought a copy of the issue of The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, January 9, 1923 to The Tribune office yesterday, It proved to be an interesting document. One note of interest concerned County Judge D.B. Coleman of Whitby, one of Welland’s popular barristers of 10 years ago. There is on the editorial page under signature of “D.B. Coleman” announcing the annual general meeting of Welland Horticultural Society. Judge Coleman was at that time the retiring president.
It was noted in this issue that Mayor James A. Hughes ( Jim Hughes) is still one of Welland’s well known citizens took oath of office, and a mayor of another town. Mayor John Shriner of Thorold wrote the then Federal Minister of Justice a letter of protest against the commutation of sentence of death of Nick Thomas and Harry Rutka to life imprisonment. This news item also noted the reply of Sir Lomer Houin, Minister of Justice to the effect that this particular case was “disposed of on its merits.”
Another interesting item was the construction of the new cold storage plant at the intersection of Hellems avenue and Division street. It was then known as the St. Thomas Packing Company.
Harry Jones was Crowland’s police chief in those days, and the late Magistrate John Goodwin was on the bench.
Louis Blake Duff was the editor of the paper at that time.
Mr. Jacques found this newspaper in the desk at the offices of Macoomb, Macoomb and Street, East Main street, where he was doing a wood finishing job.
[Welland Tribune March 13, 1947]
Fonthill March 13-Mrs Grace Rowe, one of Fonthills older citizens passed quietly away early Sunday morning at the home of her sister Mrs F. Kinsman, Mrs Rowe who was in her 77th year was the second oldest daughter of the late Dr Jas O. Emmett and had made music her career through the efforts of her piano teaching which covered a span of 56 years. Her cheery smile and kindly disposition endeared her to the hearts of many in this and the surrounding community.
It is a well known fact that had many times taught piano to as many as three generations in the same family. Starting to play when she was five years old she practised diligently and taught her first lesson at the age of 16. In 1886 this was no easy task as she had to drive her own horse and buggy to the homes of her various pupils. From 1889 she studied two years at the Detroit Conservatory of Music and then continued her studies at the Toronto Conservatory where she obtained her A.T.C.M. and L.T.C.M. She continued her teaching in this village and taught for five years at the Conservatory.
In 1906 she married Arthur Rowe of Carduiff, Wales, England but still carried on with her profession. In 1909 she returned to Fonthill. This was the year the new Baptist church was built and Mrs Rowe lent her unceasing efforts to the organizing of the choir. She remained a church organist and choir leader for the next 21 years.
Mr Rowe died in 1914 and Mrs Rowe carried on her work of teaching until she reached her 72nd year.
More than a 1000 pupils came under her capable guidance during her lifetime. This monumental effort alone would make her one of the outstanding citations of the community. She lived a fine Christian life giving her all to the work she loved.
Mrs Rowe is survived by two sisters, Mrs F. Kinsman and Mrs K. Pitkin both residents of Fonthill.
The funeral is being held on Tuesday afternoon from the late residence with interment in Fonthill cemetery
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
Quaker Road, March 1-Funeral services for Ernest F. Shute who passed away at his home here on Saturday Feb. 22, after only a day’s illness, were held Tuesday from the late residence to Fonthill cemetery. Pastor Grover Gordon of the Church of God Cleveland, Ohio officiated
Mr and Mrs W. H. Holland of Thorold accompanied by Mrs Charles Page, sang two favorite hymns of the deceased “Beautiful Garden of Prayer” and “God Will Take Care of You”
The floral tributes were many and beautiful betokening the esteem of many friends. Pall bearers were Lloyd Rice, David Elliott, Francis Henderson, William Holland and William E. Brown.
Although Mr. Shute, a well known resident of Thorold township had not been in good health for some time his death came as a shock to the community. He was born in Swindon, Wiltshire England, on Jan. 28 1889, the youngest child the late of James and Louisa Shute. On March 11 1910 he came to Canada and on Oct 13 1913 he married Martha Ball of Thorold township. From that time on he lived at Quaker road carrying on the occupation of farming. For a number of years he was on the board of trustees of S.S. 5 the Quaker road school. He was a member of the Fonthill church of God.
Surviving are his widow Martha Shute; one daughter Mrs J.K. Brown (Margaret) of Welland and a son Howard at home. One son Fredrick Ernest predeceased him in infancy. He also leaves two sisters Mrs E. Hewer of Fonthill and Mrs E.J. Bridegeman, Swinton , England. Five brothers predeceased him.
It’s the last month yes December is here
And in a few days we will celebrate a new year
This month will go by like all the rest
Yes all the ones before that were the best
Snowmobiles will be out this winter once again
May no accidents happen and no one suffer pain
The wild geese are gone and will be back in May
And boats and summer things are now put away
Those who got a deer may they enjoy the meat
I hope they give thanks as they sit down to eat
A team was harnessed and hooked up to the sleigh
So folks got on for a ride on the winters day
All the trees were bare with snow all around
While the house was cozy as the moon shone down
Ride program is in effect to catch impaired drivers
I say change it to side and we’ll have more survivors
Christmas is coming and children are full of joy
Hoping they will get some more new toys
There were many presents there under the tree
But if times get hard not one there will be
Children will skate and play in the snow
As we done the same back many years ago
There isn’t much sun in December it will be back soon
Yes there will be more of it before we hit June
Others will ice fish if there is enough on the lake
And as they go home may the limit is all they take
Since its cooler out we’ll all spend more time indoors
So isn’t it a good time to do those put off chores
Christmas is the time we have a big celebration
But isn’t it Christ’s birthday were to celebrate in our nation
Winston E. Ralph
Bancroft, Ont.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs Annie Woram, who died suddenly at the home of Mrs. J. Goodwillie, 37th Griffith street, on Marc 17, in her 66th year was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 153 Hellems avenue to the Church of England cemetery, Smith street. Many neighbors and friends attended, and among the many beautiful floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from neighbors and friends, McCormack street, the employes at the Joseph Stokes Rubber Company’s plant, the Foreman’s club, Joseph Stokes Rubber Company and Quaker Road W.I.
Rev A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated both at the funeral home and the graveside. The casket bearers were N.F. Haist, Fred Tufts, Walter Emmons, C, Peskett, Jack Morwood and W. Lane.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The remains of the late Harry Meyers, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning at his home, 185 East Main street have been conveyed from the J.J. Patterson ad Sons funeral residence 19 Young street, to Toronto, where the funeral will be held. Deceased was about 50 years of age and was employed at the plant of Atlas Steels Limited.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
Hugh C. Asher, Welland R.R. 1, died suddenly at 11 o’clock today at his home, the old Asher homestead East Main street from a heart seizure, in his 50th year. He had been in generally good health, but earlier in the morning had complained of feeling poorly and stayed at home. He was born on the Asher homestead. The original homestead was built east of the present one on East Main street 114 years ago by the first member of the family to come to the Welland area, Alexander Asher.
The late Mr. Asher was employed at the plant of Page Hersey Tubes Limited. His wife predeceased him many years ago. He is survived by his son Hugh Asher Jr. and grandchild at the homestead, also by other relatives among whom are Mrs. S.S. Wilson and Mrs. G.M. Pool.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, In the meantime the remains are resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home 153 Hellems avenue.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
Nancy Elizabeth Snider, wife of Albert Snider of Humberstone township, passed away at her home early this morning in her 79yj year She as born in the township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Jeremiah Neff and resided in Welland county all her life, she was a member of First Lutheran church, Humberstone.
Surviving relatives include deceased’s husband, Albert Snider and their son Grant at home; five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday March 4 at 2pm from the late residence, Humberstone township, to First Lutheran church for the service with interment in Overholt cemetery.
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