Results for ‘Early Citizens’
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1905]
On Wednesday afternoon a lineman in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company, named Daniel McKinnon, who boarded at Mr Nolan’s on St Clair avenue, who instantly killed while stringing wires on Ferry street, near the big Brundage bar.
The unfortunate man came in contact with a live wire ad received the full voltage.
He has been in the employ of the company for almost 2 years and was a fine specimen of manhood The body was taken to Morse & Sons undertaking establishment.
[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
An interesting wedding took place at Holy Trinity Anglican church at 2 p.m. today, uniting two popular young Welland residents, when Miss Colleen Marie Reilly, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. Park Reilly 34 Margery road, Welland became the bride of Frederick James Walker, elder son of Mr. and Mrs James Walker of this city. Rev. A, H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in her two piece suit ofAirforce blue with smart brown fur felt hat trimmed with veiling. She wore brown accessories with a corsage of sweet peas and roses.
Mrs Jack Skitch, the bride’s only attendant, was gowned in a frock of Queen’s blue crepe, with matching hat, and wearing a corsage of roses.
Jack Skitch was groomsman
A reception and buffet luncheon for the immediate family was held later at the home of Mrs D.E. Smith, 168 West Main street. Mrs J. Park Reilly received, wearing a two piece turquoise blue ensemble with a small brown velvet hat and nose veil and a corsage of roses. Mrs James Walker, mother of the groom assisted. She chose a two piece wine crepe dress with a wine colored hat with fur trim and a pretty corsage.
Later Mr and Mrs Walker will leave for a honeymoon trip to Toronto, the bride travelling in the dress in which she was married. With a royal blue wool chesterfield coat. They will reside on their return at 11 Margery road.
[Welland Tribune February 18, 1947]
A pretty wedding took place at Tilsonburg at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wilford Foreman, when their daughter, Irene Bernice , became the bride of Hana Edward Anderson of Tilsonburg. Rev. R.A. Facey, formerly of Fort Erie, conducted the wedding under an arch of evergreen and sweet peas.
Mrs Alfred Spear was soloist, accompanied by Mrs Paul Bloomfield.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a full length gown of white sheer, fashioned with long full sleeves and a braidtrimmed yoke. She wore a headress of pearls and carried a bouquet of red roses and snapdragons.
Miss Helen Foreman of Tilsonburg, cousin of the bride, was maid-of-honor, and was gowned in blue sheer with long full sleeves. She carried pink carnations with snapdragons.. Little Elsie Ann Foreman, niece of the bride was flower girl. She wore pink dotted Swiss and carried a muff of violets and pink roses. Jack Foreman of Hamilton, brother of the groom was best man.
A reception at the home of the bride’s mother followed, Mrs. Foreman choosing a navy blue ensemble with a corsage of pink roses to receive. The couple left for a wedding trip to Windsor and Detroit, the bride changed for travelling to a grey wool suit, black accessories and a flowered hat. Guests were present from Fort Ere, Ingersoll, London and Windsor.
[Welland Tribune May 26, 1905]
Died at his residence in Wainfleet May 3td 1905, Alex’r Young sr., in his 84th year. Born in Haddingtonshire, Scotland in the year 1821. In 1846 he emigrated to Canada. After living five years in Brant and Lincoln he settled in Wainfleet in 1851. By industry ad prudence he transformed the wilderness into one of the many fine farms to be found in this township. It is to such men as he that our country is inhabited for the many comforts that surround us today.These pioneers laid the foundations of our country’s prosperity a d are entitled to our gratitude and regard. He was a man of sterling integrity and uprightness of character. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian. He will be long missed and remembered in that community.
Five sons and five daughters survive him.
Richard Williams Lights a Coal Fire in an Iron Pot
[Welland Tribune, 14 April 1905]
Thorold-April 11-Richard Williams, an old resident of Thorold committed suicide last night by inhaling coal gas.
When parting with William McDonald on the previous day, deceased asked him to call at his house the following afternoon. Mr. McDonald accordingly stopped at Mr. Williams’ and on entering noticed a very strong odor of gas. Not seeing deceased, he went to his bedroom, where he found him sitting in a rocker fully dressed, but dead. Investigation showed that it was evidently a case of suicide, planned with a good deal of care. The coal heater had been filled recently, the dampers closed and the stove doors left open, allowing the gas to escape into the room. Pillows had been placed at the bottom of the door and all apertures closed by which the gas might escape into the open air. An iron pot of charcoal had also been suspended from the ceiling and hung at his head. This had been lighted and the fumes from it inhaled.
A large butcher knife, newly sharpened was fond nearby, which would have been used, it is thought, to commit the deed, if the other means had not been effective.
Beside the dead man were found two letters, one addressed to a sister, and the other to a well-known resident of town.
Coroner Lemon decided that an inquest was unnecessary.
Richard C. Williams was about sixty years of age, and was a skillful carpenter. He had been a resident of Thorold for many years, and for a long time had been employed in the basket factory owned by his brother, George H. Williams. He was very popular among the employees. For some months, however, he had been out of employment, and this, together with other matters of a private nature, it is thought, brought on a fit of despondency, which terminated so sadly and fatally on Monday night. Mrs. Williams has been to England for some months having gone there for her health. A brother, Mr. George H. Williams and two sisters, Mrs. B. Ball and Mrs. John McDonagh reside in Thorold.
Niagara Falls South
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The death occurred in Clio., Michigan, on Wednesday of last week, of John Robinson, uncle of V. H. Robinson of this place. It will be remembered that the late Mr. Robinson was taken ill with paralysis when he lived in this city last spring, and that he was removed to his daughter’s home in Toledo. From there Mr. Robinson went to Clio., Michigan where his other daughter lived, and he remained there until his death occurred. The deceased gentleman was 87 years old. He was born in Welland county, and was a resident of Wainfleet for many years. In the olden days he owned a farm near to that of the late John W. Overholt on the Forks Road. He was a resident of New York state for a while, and spent many years in Michigan. Of recent years he had lived at Niagara Falls South. He was twice married and leaves a family of four, viz: Mrs. Hurd of Clio, Mrs. Roulston of Toledo, and two sons in the States. Interment was made in Toledo.
Port Colborne
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
On Saturday, November 28, at Sunnyslope, Alberta, Miss Emma North, daughter of Mrs. Catharine North of this place, and Mr. C. W. Scott of Los Angeles, Cal., were joined in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Gratz. The bride was teaching school in Alberta previous to her marriage. Her many friends here will extend congratulations and best wishes.
Port Colborne
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
Mrs. Asenath Rogers announces the marriage of her daughter, Luella Asenath, to Walter H. Tyler, on Wednesday the thirteenth day of December, 1908, at Irondequoit, N.Y. At home after fifteenth January, at Shangatrick, Michigan. The bride has many friends here who will be pleased to hear of the happy event.
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The marriage of Miss Bertha Nagle to J.K. Tisdale, of the Roach-Tisdale Candy Co., took place at the home of the bride’s mother, 2431 16th avenue, south, Dec. 18th. Rev. Charles E. Burton read the service in the presence of small group of relatives and friends.
The bride wore a gown of white satin made along Empire lines and carried white roses. After the ceremony a buffet supper was served in the dining room where carnations and ferns formed the decorations.
After a trip east, including Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara Falls, and Toronto, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. will be at home in the new Vermont, January 15,Mineapolis Times.
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Poehlman was the scene of a happy event Tuesday evening, when Miss Josephine Rother became the wife of Robert E. Cook of Port Colborne. The interesting ceremony was performed at six o’clock by Rev. Mr. Sohn, in the presence of only a few immediate relatives. The many friends of bride and groom will extend congratulations and best wishes.-Humberstone News
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