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[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 February 1947]
Alfred A. Salter died suddenly at his home, 1 Cady street in his 88th year on Tuesday, February 25th. His wife predeceased him only a few weeks ago. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28 at 2 p.m. from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Woodlawn cemetery, and Rev. A.H. Davis will; officiate. Deceased was an adherent of the Anglican church.
The late mr. Salter was born in England, and came to Canada 75 years ago. He engaged in farming all his life. He is survived by three sons-Ambrose, Welland; Wilfred, Woodstock; and Lambert, Welland. Also the following daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sams, Welland; Louise, Mrs. Roy Young, Woodstock; and Lena, Mrs. Richard Uren, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
[People’s Press, 3 October 1905]
A very pretty wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 27th, 1905, at half after eight at Grace Episcopal church on Niagara street, Buffalo, when Miss Mary McCann was united in marriage to Mr. Milton Ellsworth Thompson, by Rev. Nathan Stanton. The ceremony was witnessed by fifty guests, among them being friends from New York, Toronto and Welland
The wedding march was rendered by Miss Semmer.
The bride wore white silk crepe de chene over taffeta and carried bride roses. Miss Alice McCann, sister of the bride, wore white point d’esprit over taffeta and carried pink roses. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Edward McCann, who was also best man. The ushers were Mr. Hugh McCann and Mr. Edward Walden.
The groom presented the bride with a handsome necklace set with amethysts and pearls, he also presented the bridesmaid with a necklace set with pearls, and rubies, and to the ushers and best man, scarf pins.
After the wedding supper was served at 19 Perkins Place.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have gone to Ithaca, New York and Boston and will be at home after Nov.1 at Ridgway, Pa.
1833-27 September 1905
[People’s Press, 3 October 1905]
Burr Plato, the venerable patriarch of the colored settlement in this city, died in a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday night, at the age of 72 years. He had been ill for some time of an incurable malady and his demise was not unexpected. Deceased was born in slavery in Virginia and ran away in the early fifties with four companions and travelled by the Underground Railroad to Canada. He was then about 22 years of age. Of the five he was the last survivor. Young Plato became a member of the colony of escaped colony at the then village of Drummondville and sought work as a farm hand in Stamford and Thorold townships. Older residents remember how he use to work in the fields all day and tend limekilns at night. By this means and constant saving he gathered enough money to enable him to attend classes in winter and he soon learned to read and write. He showed unusual mental power for a man of his origin and was known as a successful man in all business transactions. Hr bought horses and a carriage and for many years plied the calling of Hackman on the river bank, being seen often this summer at his old vocation. In the bad old days he was sometimes called “The only honest Hackman around Niagara Falls.” Fifteen years ago he was nominated and elected to the council of the village of Niagara Falls, now the south end of the city, and for several years he served as a district representative of the people. Since his death, the flag at the city__________of his civic service. In politics he was a stalwart Liberal. He was a member of the old colored Masonic lodge, Victoria No.2, which existed here until a few years ago under special dispensation from the grand lodge of England. He was an earnest Christian, a faithful attendant at church and a constant student aof the Scriptures and there are few men who can claim more real credit at the end of their life’s work than Burr Plato. Forty years ago he married Mary Berry, who, with three sons and four daughters survive him. The sons are Jerry, Henry and John, the four daughters, Hattie, Hannah, Cassie and Clara. Several members of the family are dead. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at half-past one o’clock from the family home on Stanley street to Drummond Hill cemetery.
[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 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.
[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.
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