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[People’s Press, 4 April 1905]
An accident occurred to one of our prominent citizens in the person of Charles Taylor, part owner of the famous stallion “Langton Swell,” on Friday morning last. Mr. Taylor saw his stallion needed exercise, but was not disposed to walk, so got into a cart and drove leading the stallion behind. All went well until the horse he was driving became frightened and jumped into the cart, knocking Mr. Taylor off with his fore feet. He lit on his side and was bruised considerably so as to lay him up, but fortunately no bones were broken. The stallion did not get away from him, as he hung onto him tightly, and the other horse stopped after running a mile. The cart was smashed considerably.
[People’s Press, 4 April 1905]
There occurred on Thursday, March 30th, the death of Leonard Misener at the advanced age of over 71 years. Deceased had not been in good health for many years and was seriously ill for about a week, heart trouble causing death. He was a retired farmer, formerly of Crowland, but had been a resident of this place (Fonthill) for a great many years. He was unmarried, a brother of Mrs. N.C. Damude of this place, and an adherent to the Methodist church. The funeral was held on Saturday and interment made in Fonthill cemetery.
[People’s Press, 12 September 1905]
There occurred on Sunday afternoon about three o’clock the death at his home on Beachin road of Elias F. Palmer, aged 79 years. Death was caused by gangrene, after an illness of five months. Mr. Palmer was a Liberal in politics and was councillor of Wainfleet for a term of four years, and at one time ran for reeve, but was defeated by a small majority. He was a descendent of Walter Palmer, who came out with the Pilgrims in the “Mayflower” and was the last living of eleven children. He has one son, Charles, of Wainfleet, and one daughter in Alabama. His wife predeceased him by a number of years. The funeral will be held today at one o’clock from his late residence on the Beachin road, thence to the Tunker church and thence to Willson’s burying ground, where interment will be made.
[Welland Tribune, 23 June 1905]
A quiet but happy social event was consummated at the home of William Trimble, Cameron Ave. Essex Centre, on June 1st, at 10 o’clock, when Mr.. Trimble’s sister-in-law, Miss Isabella F. Pettapiece, was united in marriage to John A. Abbott, operator at the M.C.R. station, formerly of Welland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Rass, B.A., in the presence of few immediate relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties.
The bride was attired in a travelling suit of brown silk and was unattended. The ceremony over, a dainty dejeuner was partaken of, and the newly-married couple left on the east bound noon-train on a wedding trip to Welland, Buffalo, New York and other points east.
The bride was a member of the public school staff for many years and is one of the most estimable young ladies in the community, while the groom has been connected with the M.C.R.R. at Essex for so many years that he is known by almost everybody and the young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.
Mrs. Abbott was the recipient of a number of costly and appropriate presents.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
Jacob Reuter was the victim of an extremely serious accident on Friday afternoon last while at work for Contractor Hogan. The drill Volcanic was being drawn up on the ways by capstans which were drawn by horses. Mr. Reuter was sitting on top of one of these capstans driving his team, when the bar broke and the short end attached to the capstan spun around striking his leg about half way between the knee and the ankle. The large bone of the leg was fractured in two places and the small bone in one place.
The injuries are serious and painful, but the limb will probably be saved.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
Elizabeth Laura Daley of St. Catharines, who, with her mother, was stopping at Mrs. W.A. Gilmore’s died on Saturday, aged nine years, four months and seven days. Death resulted from an illness of meningitis of thirteen days’ duration. Mrs. Daley, her mother, is a sister of Mrs. Gilmore. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. A.C. Mackintosh conducting the service. Interment was made in Overholt’s cemetery.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
HUMBERSTONE-The community mourns the loss of an old and esteemed citizen in the person of Wm. Zeiter, who died quite suddenly early yesterday morning. Deceased had been ailing all winter, but his condition became serious Saturday night and he rapidly sank, death coming at the hour above mentioned. He was born in Germany, but came to this country when a boy. He married Mary Rother, who survives with two adopted daughters, Miss Lorna Rother and Miss Calista Rother, and two brothers, Christian of Niagara Falls, Ont., and Charles of Minneapolis. The community loses a valuable member in the death of Mr. Zeiter. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made at this this writing.
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Wellandport, Oct. 19-A wedding of more than ordinary local interest was solemnized on Sunday, Oct 17 at 10.30 a.m. in Anglican Temple, Los Angeles, California when Elizabeth Elimore, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Clarence M. Webber was united in marriage to Lieutenant Wayne Melvin Morse, United States Army.
The bride is the daughter of the former Miss Nellie Seldon, daughter of the late James P. Seldon and Mrs. Seldom of Wellandport, who resided here until Miss Seldon’s marriage to C.M. webber who was clerk of the city of Welland for several years prior to taking up residence in Los Angeles. The bride is an ordained minister in the temple and a valued member of the choir of 150 voices. Rev. Aimee Semple McPherson, pastor of the temple, officiated at the ceremony, following which felicitations were received in the parsonage.
[Welland Tribune December 16, 1943]
A pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, December 11, at 4p.m., when Margaret Ada Jolley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Gordon Jolley, Schofield avenue, became the bride of James Duliban, son of Mr. and Mrs S. Duliban of St Ann’s. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents, by Rev. F,A. Sayles.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, woe a street length dress of pastel blue crepe with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs Neil Braid of Buffalo, cousin of the bride wore a two-piece beige crepe dress with brown accessories and corsage of red roses.
The best man was Jack Stevens R.C.A.F, of Toronto. David Mooly Braid, uncle of the bride sang “Oh Promise Me.”
A reception was held at the bride’s home with Mrs Jolley receiving the guests in a navy crepe dress and Mrs. Duliban, mother of the groom, wearing a two=piece black dress. Both wore corsages of roses.
Later the bride donned a navy coat over her wedding dress and the happy couple left for a wedding trip to Hamilton and on their return will reside in Toronto. St Anns, Smithville and Buffalo.
[Welland Tribune December 18, 1943]
The wedding took place this morning at St Thomas Anglican church , St. Catharines, at 11 a.m. of Jane Elizabeth Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.E, Davidson, Fonthill and James Fortnam Bell son of W,J, Bell and the late Mrs. Bell of Toronto. Rev. Canon James officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a brown suit with matching hat, brown accessories minkl scarf and corsage of yellow and white orchids.
The bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Pritchard of Toronto, wore a brown suit with matching accessories and corsage of yellow roses.
George H. Hammond of Toronto was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon for the immediate families was held at the Welland House, St Catharines.
Mr. and Mrs. Bell will spend their honeymoon at Limberlost Lodge, Muskoka and on their return will make their home in Welland.
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