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CHRISTOPHER BRAUGH GOES WEST
[Welland Tribune, 14 May 1897]
C. Braugh, who owns a nice little farm just north of town, stepped aboard an M.C.R. train on Tuesday and went west, leaving his poor old wife aged 82 years to look after herself. Braugh left behind him a letter telling his wife that he would never return, and stating that she would find $7 on the clock shelf (which she did). Braugh is a man nearly 80 years of age. The farm and buildings are probably worth $1500, and we understand the mortgage against them is $800, so that Mrs. Braugh will probably be able to retain the place as long as she lives by having it worked on shares. Two nephews have since been here arranging matters as well as possible for the old lady, and she will not suffer for the present at least, the house containing considerable provisions. Old man Braugh’s action is strange and unexpected, and he may yet repent and return to his aged partner. He complained to the man who took him to the station of a pain in the head, and some had fears as to his intentions toward himself, but it is generally thought that he may have gone to Illinois where his sister resides.
Our files show that Catherine Barbara, wife of Christopher Braugh, passed away in Thorold township on 28 June, 1897.
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