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[Welland Tribune March 4, 1940]
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kightley Honored at their Home
Mr. and Mrs.James A, Kightley were felicitated on Sunday by their children, grandchildren and friends on the occasion of their 11th Leap Year wedding anniversary at a turkey dinner at their home 129 Regent street.
Covers were laid for 35 persons and the event was one of happy reminiscences. A three-tier wedding cake centred the table. It was topped with two quaint diminutive figures of a bride and groom. Mr.and Mrs Kightley were married on February 29, 1892.
Captain William J. Madden of Penetanguishene. Mrs Kightley’s brother, was toastmaster, and the bride and groom were duly honored. They received many lovely and useful gifts, among others being a chest of silver a fine purse of gold, a handsome table lamp and large bouquets of flowers.
There were many guests from Penetanguishene, Midland, London, Toronto, Buffalo, Stratford, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Hagersville and Welland. Among those present were Captain W.J. Madden and William Madden Jr., and Miss Mary Madden from Penetanguishene, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whatmough of Stratford, Mr and Mrs. E. Fiedler of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Miss Mae Madden from the Soldiers hospital in London.
[Welland Tribune, 15 October 1897]
In the Matter of Minnie Estella Robbins, an Infant under the age of Twenty-One years.
NOTICE is hereby given that after this notice shall have been published in this paper for twenty days, an application will be made by Nellie M. Miller of the Township of Pelham, in the County of Welland, school teacher, to the Surrogate Court of the County of Welland, for a Grant of Letters of Guardianship of the person and property of the above mentioned, Minnie Estella Robbins, whose surviving parent died on the 11th, September, 1897. The applicant is the maternal aunt to the said infant.
Dated at the Town of Welland this 30th day of September, 1897
GERMAN & MACDONELL
Solicitors for the Applicant
[Welland Tribune February 23, 1940]
Steve Lapka’s Death Comes as a Shock – Had been Making Progress
Steve Lapka, 39, lineman employed with the Welland Hydro, succumbed at the Welland County General hospital today from injuries he suffered on January 10 while at work at the Major street sub-station. Friends were shocked to learn of his death, for while his injuries were serious he was apparently making a good recovery and his condition yesterday was reported as being particularly good. His death was attributed to stoppage of the blood vessels in his heart, a condition which developed about 9 p.m. last night, according to his physician, Dr, J, R, Boyd, His death occurred about 9 o’clock this morning.
Lapka was severely burned about the legs and suffered shock while at work on a steel structure at the Major street sub-station, engaged in closing a circuit with a view to making changes to increase power at the plant of Atlas Steel, Ltd. Suddenly there was an explosion and Lapka was enveloped in a sheet of flame.
Deceased was born in Hungary, coming to Welland with his parents at the age of 9. He was a lineman for 23 years, working first for the Welland Electric Co., and subsequently with the Welland Hydro Commission and the Canadian Niagara Power Company at Fort Erie. He returned as a lineman on the Welland staff in September, 1938.
Lapka was popular with his fellow employes, was considered a good workman, and was generally well liked He was a member of the Church of Our Lady of Hungary.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Lapka, with whom he resided at 87 Seeley street.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young street whence the funeral will take place on Monday morning.
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1940]
30 year resident of Chantler district passes away in his 86th year
Chantler, Feb. 19- One of Pelham township’s oldest and most highly respected residents in the person of James Hurst died at his home here last Wednesday. He was in his eighty-sixth year. He had been in failing health for the past two years.
Mr Hurst was born at Port Robinson, the son of John Hursr and Sarah Higgins. His first wife was Elma Patterson and of this union there were five children, two of whom predeceased him. Twenty-years ago he married Martha Makin.
Beside his widow he leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Singer, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Mrs Jack Sniger, Port Robinson, a step son John Makin at home; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren beside a number of nieces and nephews.
The late Mr. Hurst has resided here for thirty years. The body was removed to Lampman’s funeral parlors, Fenwick, where funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon. Interment was at Fonthill cemetery. Rev. J.E. Bender of Pelham Centre conducted the services.
The pallbearers were Omer Sutton, Tom Toor, Harry Poth, Sherwood Rinker, Earl Eastman and Maurice Barnes.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated on Tuesday afternoon at the funeral of Mrs. Bertha J. Cooper, widow of the late County Clerk Robert Cooper, who passed away Friday night at her home, 201 Niagara street in her 97th year. It was held from the late residence to Fonthill Mausoleum, and there the remains were entombed. The casket bearers were J.E. MacFarlane, W.J. McEwen, Laird Jennings, E,C. Shirley, B.A. Pattison and K.N. Cooper.
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1940]
The death occurred this morning at Welland county General hospital of John R. Miller in his 56th year. Deceased had resided at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Roach, 100 West street, Port Colborne. He was born in England and lived in Port Colborne about 10 years. He was a bricklayer and had been employed by various concerns throughout the district.
Predeceased by his wife, nee Myrtle Sager, in 1935 he is survived by one son Thomas in Toronto and two sisters in England.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, to Oakwood cemetery
Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will have charge of the service.
Funeral John R. Miller
The funeral of John R.Miller who passed away in Welland County General hospital Monday, was held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, yesterday afternoon. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh was in charge of the service, Interment was in Oakwood cemetery,
Deceased was born at Barrow-in-Furness, England. He came to Port Colborne about ten years ago and resided at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Roach, 100 West street. While in Port Colborne he was employed as a bricklayer by the Canadian Furnace Ltd., and other concerns.
The pallbearers were George Scott and Frank Doan of Welland. Percy Haun, Thomas Roach, Albert Noxel and George Cole of Port Colborne. Among the numerous floral tributes expressing the sympathy of friends was a beautiful piece from the Staff of the Dominion Paper Box Co., Toronto.
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1940]
Mrs Phoebe Misener, widow of the late Harmon Misener, and mother of Mrs. C.V. Robbins of Edgar street, Welland, passed away at the St. Catharines General hospital on Saturday afternoon after a very brief illness. She suffered a seizure on Saturday morning and was removed to the hospital where she succumbed shortly after 1 p.m.. She was in her 84th year.
Mrs. Misener was born in Dunnville, and after her marriage took up a farm with her husband near Bismarck. Her husband preseceased her in 1922, but Mrs. Misener stayed on the farm until ten years ago, when she took up residence with a son, Charles Misener of Haynes avenue, St Catharines, with whom she lived until her death.
She was a member of the Evangelical church at Bismarck, and was well known and well liked with friends scattered throughout the peninsula.
Besides her son in St. Catharines and her daughter in Welland, Mrs. Misener is survived by two other sons, George and John of Tacoma, Wash., and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Bismarck Evangelical church, and interment will be in the Presbyterian cemetery at St. Anns.
[Welland Tribune February 16, 1940]
Passing of Former Fenwick United Church Minister in his 67th Year
Woodstock, Feb. 16- Rev. George A. Cropp, United Church minister in the Hamilton Conference, died yesterday at his home in Beachville, in his sixty-seventh year. Mr Cropp was superannuated last June, became ill shortly after.
At the time of his retirement he had completed nine years ministry with the United church at Fenwick. A native of Beachville, he was a graduate of Victoria College. He was ordained in the Methodist church and for a short time served in the British Columbia Conference.
Churches to which he ministered in the Hamilton Conference included among others, Lynden, Cargill, Jordan Station, Port Elgin and Troy.
Surviving are his widow, Sarah E. Hacker Cropp, and one daughter, Marjorie.
[Welland Tribune March 18, 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist parsonage, Grove street by the pastor Rev. J.W. Corey, when Margaret Alberta, eldest daughter of the late William Cameron and Mrs. MacKenzie of Welland, became the bride of Cleo, elder son of Mr. And Mrs Ambrose Misener of this city.
The bride was charming in a dressmaker suit of light grey wool with black accessories and a corsage of white gardenias and pink rose buds.
The attendants were Mr and Mrs Ray Lampman of Welland. Mrs Lampman wore a wool suit in lime green with matching hat, and a corsage of pink roses.
Wedding music was played by Miss June Sibbett, cousin of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception for the immediate family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lampman, after which the happy couple left for a motor trip to Ottawa and Quebec province.
Upon their return, Mr, and Mrs. Misener will reside in Welland.
[Welland Tribune January 26, 1940]
Word was received here today of the death in a Windsor hospital last night of Mrs. Ted Gwyther, a former Welland resident and sister of Mrs. A Jennings.
A native of England, Mrs Gryther lived in Welland about 10 years ago. Her death followed a lingering illness.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Gwyther, a son, Ted; one daughter, Olive, all of Windsor; and a sister Mrs. A Jennings of Welland.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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