ALEXANDER LOGAN

[Welland Telegraph January16, 1903]

Mr Alexander Logan, one of the most prominent citizens of this town, and Police Magistrate of the Niagara frontier, died very suddenly on Saturday afternoon at his home on Morrison street. The cause of death was uraemic poisoning, a disease from which he had been suffering for some time and for which he was treated by a Buffalo specialist. He was 51 years of age.

On Saturday afternoon Mr Logan complained of indisposition and about one o’clock left his place of business. Arriving at home he laid down on a couch and later in the afternoon was seized with spasms. Dr Walker was hurriedly summoned but medical aid could not stay the potent hand of death. The uraemic poisoning had paralyzed the brain and death resulted at 5.30 o’clock.

Magistrate Logan was one of Niagara Falls’ most energetic and loyal citizens and for the past 30 years has been identified with this town’s welfare and advancement. For two years he occupied the mayorality seat, and for several years sat at the council board. He was also a member of the Collegiate Institute board, was at one time a License Commissioner of Welland County, and as a sturdy Reformer  has held the presidency of the Welland County Reform Association. In 1895 the Ontario Government honored him with the appointment of Police Magistrate of the Niagara Frontier, which office he has ever filled with dignity and with most commendable judicial ability. Stationed as he was on the frontier, many an important case has been heard by him, among these the dispute in connection with the International Boxing Club at Fort Erie. Leniency has been his propensity rather than severity, and many a wayward son has benefitted by his sound advice. The police court duties of Niagara Falls are heavy, considering the town’s size, on account of its proximity to the United States, but all these duties have been carefully discharged.

The Y.M.C.A. also loses one of its greatest supporters and workers. Mr Logan was known as the father of that noble institution at the north end and his loss will be a severe blow to it.

Mr Logan’s death was a terrible shock to his family and to the citizens generally. Niagara Falls is indeed bereaved by his sad and unexpected death.

Deceased was born in Invernessshire, Scotland, and 39 years ago came to Canada and settled in this town. Embarking into the merchant tailor business in partnership with  Mr Frank Anderson, his present partner. By diligent attention to business and by uniform courtesy these two gentlemen built up a strong and prosperous trade, and one of the most flourishing in the Niagara district

In the summer months Mr Logan visited his native home in Scotland, to see, probably for the last time his aged father; This prophesy was indeed fulfilled by the death of the son.

A widow, five daughters and three sons survive him. The daughters are: Bessie, Jessie, Olive, Maggie, Emma; the sons: Frank, Horace and Harold. Mr John Logan, the well known dry goods merchant of town, is a brother of the deceased.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. A private service was held at the home of the family at 2p.m. and a public service was held in St Andrew’s church at 2.30p.m. where crowds attended.

He was a member of St Andrew’s church for thirty years and has been leader of the choir. He was always in his place on Sabbath, both mornings and evening, and for many a day the congregation of St Andrew’s will “long for a touch of the vanished hand, and a sound of the voice that is still”
The memory of the just is blessed.