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[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1905]
On Wednesday, April 12th, a very pretty function took place at the residence of Mr. T.E. Reeb at “Limestone City”, the occasion being the wedding of J. Frederick Reeb, of the township of Wainfleet, a prosperous young man, a a general favorite among his many friends, to Miss Jennie Bullock, one of Dunnville’s most beautiful young women.
Precisely at two o’clock in the afternoon the Rev. J.C. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church, Dunnville, took his position before an evergreen arch, when the bridal couple entered and took their position in under a white bell, which was hung in the centre of the arch, while Miss Lorena Reeb played the wedding march. Roy Zavitz assisted the groom and Miss Nellie Reeb was maid of honor. The bride was attired in a beautiful white silk dress and carried a white roses, while the bridesmaid also wore a white dress and carried pink roses.
After the beautiful service was over, the guests, after congratulating the newly made man and wife enjoyed themselves by partaking of the sumptuous dinner which was served at about four o’clock. All guests were united in saying that they witnessed a very fine ceremony, and they themselves having a splendid time.
The groom’s gift to the bride was a fine mahogany parlor suit and a gold bracelet. To the maid of honor a gold broach with diamond setting, and to the best man a pair of gold cuff links. …………
[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1905]
Chapin John Metcalf, of the Ontario police, died at his home near the old fort grounds, on April 12, aged 77 years and 4 months. Interment took place at St. Paul’s church yard on Friday, Rev. A.W. Woods officiating at the service which was held at the house. Deceased was born in the township of Bertie, and leaves to mourn his loss three sons: Harry of Fort Erie and Chas. and Walter of Cleveland, Ohio, and four daughters: Mrs. Wilson Rose, Mrs. Albert Church, Mrs. Geo. Carrick and Mrs. Chambers who has lived with her father since the death of her husband. Deceased was a conductor on the railway, but has been doing summer duty on the Ontario police force for many years, and was very much respected. He was a reformer in politics, and belonged to the Episcopal church. He loved to a fine old age, and was a useful citizen up to the last.
[People’s Press, 6 June 1905]
There died in Port Robinson on Sunday, June 4th, Annie Baker, wife of Benj. Baker, aged 68 years. Mrs. Baker died very suddenly, being as well as usual until Saturday evening, when she was taken with a headache. Dr. Park was called and pronounced it a slight stroke. Next morning about two o’clock she was found dead in bed. Deceased was formerly Mrs. Gailashaw of Welland, and had been married to Mr. Baker about six years, having resided in this village about three years. She leaves a sorrowing husband. Funeral will be held today, service at the house at 1.30, and at the English church at two o’clock. Interment at adjoining cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 16 May 1890]
BRIDGMAN -At Thorold township, May 14, 1890, Jane Wrong, beloved wife of Andrew P. Bridgman, in her 69th year. ..The funeral will take place on Saturday; meet at the home at 9 a.m.; interment at Merritt’s settlement, Grimsby township. [Aylmer papers please copy.]
Thrown to Her Death From a Buffalo Street Car
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
Mrs. James A. Buchner, aged 32 years, Jarvis street, Bridgeburg, a most highly respected citizen, was thrown from a Niagara street car, Buffalo, between Ferry and Breckenridge streets on Saturday night, July 15th, about 10.45 and almost instantly killed. We are requested to publish the following as the correct account: Mrs. Buchner, the unfortunate lady, and her sister, Mrs. J. W. Buchner of Niagara Falls, N.Y. with one child of the former and two of the latter, went to Buffalo on the fatal evening to see the illuminations, and when returning at the time specified Mrs. Jas. Buchner signalled the conductor of the car to stop at Ferry street. The conductor pulled the bell rope, Mrs. Jas. Buchner then stood up to prepare for getting off the car, lost her balance and fell to her death.
The Buffalo Sunday papers all had different accounts of the awful accident none of them being alike excepting in one particular, that of the unfortunate lady’s death.
Mrs. J.W. Buchner, the sister who was with the deceased lady, gives this paper the following account of the accident. Mrs. J.W. was sitting on the outside seat of an open car with her two children, a little son and daughter sitting next to her. Mrs. James A. was sitting on the outside seat next behind with her little daughter next to her. Mrs. J.W. looked around and saw her sister stand up, after the car had passed Ferry street, to again signal the conductor to stop the car, when she lost her balance and fell backward onto the pavement. Mrs. J.W. then jumped to her sister’s assistance; also did her little daughter jump, both falling heavily. The former was dazed from her fall, and the little girl slightly bruised and shaken up. Both, however, soon recovered and did not sustain any broken ribs, s reported in the Buffalo Express, nor did they become excited and disappear as stated by the same paper, instead they followed the body of Mrs. James A. into Drake & Noble’s drug store, four doors north of Ferry St., east side of Niagara street, and remained there as long as the police would allow them. Mrs. J.W. says her sister was dead when she and the children left, and that they were escorted to the ferry by a policeman. The immediate relatives say it is nonsense to report that Mrs. Buchner jumped from the car, as she was most cautious and always warning those who would be with her on the street cars to be careful. Invariably would she hold her child or others accompanying her on the trolley until the car had stopped, and they are satisfied Mrs. Buchner did not attempt to jump from the car Saturday night. But when the car had passed Ferry street at so rapid a rate she stood up to again signal the conductor and lost her balance, in fact her sister who at that moment looked around, is sure that is how the accident occurred. The most unfortunate and dreadful accident has cast a sad gloom over the entire community of Bridgeburg. No citizen was more highly respected than Mrs. James A. Buchner. She was a kind, loving wife, mother, sister and daughter, beloved by her husband, child, relatives and citizens generally. The deceased lady was brought to her late home in Bridgeburg on Sunday, and a sad home it was indeed. All the immediate relatives were immediately summoned and were soon on hand to console with each other. They are as follows: her little daughter Dora, aged 12; her husband, two sisters-Mrs. J.W. Buchner, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Mrs. E.B. House of Welland-one brother, Mr. G.W. Neiz of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and her father and mother of Brookfield,Ont. The funeral took place on July 19th to Doan’s Ridge cemetery, township of Crowland.
[People’s Press, 15 August 1905]
After an illness of nearly two years John Jackson passed away at his home, 31 Wall Street, St. Catharines, last Tuesday afternoon, aged 78 years. Deceased was born in Lincolnshire, England, and came to this county over half a century ago. He engaged in contracting, and while following this line of business was engaged in the construction of the Welland Railroad, or what is now known as the Welland division of the Grand Trunk railway, and also the Wellington Grey & Bruce. About forty-five years ago, he took up his residence in Port Robinson, and was a continuous resident of that place until last January, when the family moved to St. Catharines. Mr. Jackson was, during all his residence in Port Robinson, a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal church, and was also a staunch Conservative. Besides a sorrowing life-partner, he is survived by a family of four sons and two daughter, viz: George and Frank, of the N.S. & T.R.; Alfred and Miss May Jackson, of St. Catharines, and John and Mrs. James E. Cook of Toronto, to all of whom the sympathy of many friends will be extended. The remains were brought here Thursday for burial.
[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1905]
A very pretty home wedding took place last Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnhart, when their third daughter, Jennie M. was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Ezra E. Steele, son of Rev. W. Steele, all of Humberstone. At about 2.30 o’clock the strains of the wedding march pealed forth, played by Miss Mina Shisler, and the groom, assisted by his brother, Mr. Roland Steele, entered the parlor and took his position. Under an evergreen arch; the bride, assisted by her sister, Miss Susie, following. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Sanderson of the U.B. church. After the usual congratulations the party repaired to the dining room, whereas us customary on such occasions, the table was filled will all manner of good things, and the wedding dinner was partaken of covers being laid for 55.
The bride looked very pretty in a gown of white landsdowne with a veil and wearing a white carnations; while the bridesmaid looked pleasing in white organdie and pink carnations. The bride’s going-away suit was blue broadcloth and white chiffon hat.
The gifts were numerous, pretty and useful, and included some handsome pieces of silverware.
Among those attending were: Mrs. Starks, Buffalo; Mr. W. Troupe, wife and daughter, Miss Maud Troupe, Drummondville; Mr. H. Babion and wife, Stonebridge; Mr. J. Barnhart and wife, Port Colborne; Mr. F. Barnhart, Crowland; Mrs. C. Steele, Mr. E. Steele, Mr. N. Steele, Master Allen Steele, bethel; and Mrs. Andrew Sherk, sr., Ridgeway.
The bride and groom left on the evening train for Toronto, amid showers of rice and good wishes, and will, in their return, take up their residence in their new home at Sherkston, much to the pleasure of their many friends.
[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1905]
We are called upon to record the loss of another of our venerable fathers in the demise of Andrew Pettit Bridgman.
Of a family who came from Devonshire, Eng., and settled in New York state, and at a time of the cession of the States, with many loyal hearts they came to Canada and took up land in Nova Scotia, where two sons Thomas and William, were born. Later removing to the Niagara Peninsula they settled in North Grimsby, taking up large tracts of land. In 1804 Thomas married Deborah Pettit, also of U.E. Loyalist parentage. When the war of 1812 broke out he served and contracted a fever, from which after a lingering illness he died, in 1827, leaving the widow with a family of thirteen of which Andrew P. Bridgman was the last survivor.
At the age of fifteen the subject of our sketch served in the rebellion of 1837, and at an early age of nineteen left the family to carve a home for himself. In 1845, Oct. 14, he married Jane Wrong, daughter of John Wrong, also of U.E. Loyalist parentage, and settled in forming the first agricultural society of South Grimsby, and took an active part is establishing the high school at Smithville. With his family in 1873 he moved to Welland county and resided in Thorold township.
Deceased engaged in farming and was a highly respected and esteemed in education resident, and took an active interest in education. He was in religion a Presbyterian. In politics, he was a staunch Reformer, and a reader of the Globe ever since its first publication.
Of a family of seven, four sons survive to mourn the death of a kind and loving parent,-Marcus W., of Fort William; Arthur T. and Murray A., of Thorold township; Ashman of Vernon, B.C..; the other three-Dr. Gilbert E., John W. and Maria, having predeceased him some years before.
He had recently resided with his son, Murray A., and while on a visit to his son, Arthur T., of Quaker Road was taken ill Tuesday, April 4, and on Sunday morning, April 9, passed to his long rest, in his 84th year.
The funeral took place Wednesday, April 12th, and the remains were interred in the family plot, Merritt’s Settlement, South Grimsby, beside his late wife, who predeceased him may 14m 1890,
[Welland Tribune, 21 July 1905]
A quiet wedding was celebrated at Allandale, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon last at 3.30 o’clock, when Miss Jeanette Ross was united in marriage to John G, Lowe of Sudbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lowe of Welland. The pretty ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s mother by Rev. Mr. Cameron in the presence of a few immediate relatives. The bride and groom were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe left that afternoon for Toronto and were expected to arrive here last night to spend a few weeks at Mr. Lowe’s parental home. They will make their home at Sudbury, where Mr. Lowe has a responsible position as principal of the public school. Miss Lowe, who attended the wedding, returned home yesterday.
The groom’s many friends here will wish him and his bride all happiness and prosperity.
[Welland Tribune, 21 July 1905]
Mrs, Anna White, beloved wife of David O. White, died at Mapleton, Ont., in the 54th year of her age. Deceased was formerly Miss Linderbury, and was born in Thorold township, going to Mapleton when she married Mr. White. She is survived by her husband, one daughter one sister-in-law-Mrs. John Patterson of Pelham-and two brothers-John Linderbury of Wyndham, and Martin Linderbury of Welland. Interment took place at Mapleton yesterday.
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