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[Welland Tribune August 27, 1897]
Ex-County Treasurer James Macglashen died at his home, “Elm Brae,” Welland, at midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1897. Up to within ten days of his death Mr. Macglashen was in his usual health, and able to be about town, but a collapse came on Saturday night, 14th inst., when he was taken suddenly ill, death resulting about ten days later, the cause being enteric fever. For over sixty years Mr. Macglashen has been one of our best known and most honored men.
He was born at Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland, in September 1810, and was the son of Leonard Macglashen, the youngest son in a family of ten. Two sisters residing in Scotland, are the only surviving members of that family. Mr. Macglashen came to this country about 1831, settling first at Niagara Falls. Later he entered into mercantile business with James Macklem at Chippawa, then a thriving village, and in September, 1841, married Mary, a daughter of the late Gilbert McMicking, who passed away five and a half years ago. Going out of business in Chippawa about 1842 he went into the wholesale trade in Toronto with his brother, the late John Macglashen of Niagara Falls South, in which he remained seven or eight years. During this time the firm endeavored to build up a trade between Toronto and the north by way of the lakes, sending goods to Collingwood and bringing back lumber for the city markets, but their vessel was wrecked off Port Maitland, causing heavy loss.
About 1849 Mr Macglashen returned to this county and for some years was secretary to Dr. Macklem of Chippawa, going to visit his old home in Scotland for the last time in 1855. After his return he undertook farming, settling on land about three miles from Chippawa. Here he was held in high esteem by the community, and was elected as reeve of the township of Willoughby for the years 1861-2-3-4. But Mr. Macglashen’s choice was not that of farming and after spending ten years of his life he abandoned it and received the appointment of county treasurer in 1864. This responsible position he held until failing eyesight compelled him to resign in June, 1891, after a faithful service to the county of twenty-seven years, During many years of this time Mr. Macglashen was connected with the banking business of the town-first as manager of the Welland branch of Molsons bank then as manager for the Imperial bank. He held the latter for about twelve years and until failing health made it necessary for him to resign. Since 1891 he has lived a quiet retired life at “Elm Brae.” the beautiful family home on the banks of Welland river. In politics he was a Conservative. He was an old and respected member of the Masonic fraternity, and at his death was an honorary member of Copestone lodge of this town. As a citizen of the county he was always one of its most prominent and trustworthy men, and the community extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and sorrowing family, the survivors of which are; Leonard Macglashen, manager and owner of the Ontario Silver Works, Mrs. Thomas Cumines and the Misses Helen and Maggie Macglashen.
The funeral will take place from Elm Brae at 2 p.m. on Saturday, tomorrow; service at the house by Rev. Dr. Johnstone of Holy Trinity church, and interment in the family plot at Fonthill.
The pall-bearers will be the county officials with whom deceased was long and intimately connected, and W.M. German, M.P.P., member for the county.
[Welland Tribune September 10, 1897]
Died, August 13, Phoebe Gainer, beloved wife of the late Wm. Palmer of Burlingame, Kansas, formerly a resident of Oxford Co., in her 75th year of her age.
The above is a sister of Jacob and John Gainer of Welland county. She was born in Pelham on Jan. 1, 1822; was married in the year 1843 to Wm S. Palmer, and in December 1878 they removed to Burlingame, Kansas, where they have since resided. She was sick about two weeks. The very warm weather and old age combined brought on a low fever, and in spite of all that loving hands could do, God took her to himself. She was a birthright member to the Society of Friends.
She has swerved neither to the right nor to the left from the faith of their fathers, but lived a life of patience and fidelity to her family, her friends and her God. Truly we can say, she has gone to her reward. She was conscious to the last, and recognized each one as they came to her bedside.
Her last hours will be precious to the memory of her children, as they gathered about her and each received a kiss and silent blessing. She will be greatly missed in the neighborhood, as in time of sickness she was a comfort and help. She will be missed in the meeting at Emporia, which she frequently attended, and she leaves a vacancy in the home that can never be filled. The funeral was conducted by the meeting to which she belonged and was largely attended by friends from Emporia.
“She is not dead. But sleepth.” Surely they are blessed who sleep in the Lord.
[Welland Tribune July 30, 1897]
Augusta Helena Farr, wife of William A. Phillips, principal of St. Thomas business college, passed away at their residence in that city at 2.15 on Wednesday morning 28th inst. Deceased had a stroke of paralysis over two years ago, from the results of which she was ever after an invalid. A second stroke occurred last year. From this she rallied and was as well as usual up to midnight Tuesday, when a third stroke fell, completing the work of the destroyer. From this she never rallied, passing to rest a couple of hours later. Mrs Phillips was born where now is nearly the centre of the town of Welland, then a part of the township of Crowland, fifty years ago the 22nd of March last. On Oct. 12, 1881, she was married to Mr. Phillips, who, with their two sons, Gordon V. And Charles Hume, survive to mourn the loss of an ever kind and affectionate wife and mother; a brother, Charles Farr of Buffalo survives.
The funeral will take place from the residence of her uncle, E.R, Hellems, Esq., Welland this Friday at 2.30 o’clock.
Interment at Fonthill cemetery, where the deceased will be laid to rest by the side of a baby daughter who died some years ago.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
The funeral of Mrs. Sylvia Phillips whose death occurred at Niagara Falls General hospital on Thursday in her 25th year was held Monday morning from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to St. Teresa’s church, where mass was sung by Rev. B.P. Malone, Interment was in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
The pallbearers were Joseph, Frank Morris and James Shatkosky, Nick Tichnovich and Dominic Favero.
Among the floral tributes were those of employes of the Canadian Shredded Wheat Co., Niagara Falls; Local 101, Niagara Falls and the neighbors of Erie street.
Friends and relatives attended from Alvinston, Man., and Niagara Falls.
[Welland Tribune March 10, 1947]
The funeral of the late Steve Faner, who died in the Welland County General hospital on Thursday, March 6, took place from the family residence, 6 Jones Alley, Crowland, on Saturday morning. Requiem mass was sung in Our Lady of Hungary Church at 10 o’clock by Rev. S. Horvath, pastor of the church, and interment followed in Holy Cross cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended by relatives, neighbors, and friends from the surrounding district. The pallbearers were C. Yari, F. Gombos, M. Olah, G. Piedli, B. Miklosi and A. Butosi.
[Welland Tribune March 10, 1947]
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for the late Mrs. Mary Chehowski, wife of Nestor Chehowski of 204 Harriet street, Crowland, Mrs. Chehowski, who was in her 39th year died at the family home on Wednesday. A very large gathering of friends and relatives were present at the family residence, and at the Maple Leaf Mission, where the service was conducted by the Rev. F.A. Sayles. Interment took place in Woodlawn Cemetery. A profusion of floral tributes bore testimony of the high esteem in which the late Mrs. Chehowski was held in the community. The pallbearers were Sam Szymkow, Mike Dourek, Steve Runka, Kajtan Spak, Nick Tomacuski and Philip Siniston.
[Welland Tribune March 22, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Horace Dilamarter of Welland, who died at the Welland County General hospital on Tuesday, March 18 in her 67th year, was held on Friday afternoon, March 21st from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Fonthill cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and among the many lovely floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the Church of God, Welland; Hamilton and Ferguson; Order of Eastern Star; the Primary Class Welland Sabbath School; Welland Seventh Day Adventists’ church; and the Church of God , Fonthill.
Mrs Philip Moores of Hamilton, accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Chamberlain, Hamilton sang at the service two of deceased’s favorite hymns, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and “Near to the Heart of God,” Officiating was the Rev. Philip Moores of the Seventh Day Adventist church, Hamilton, assisted by Rev. C.E. Randall of the Church of God, Fonthill.
The pall bearers were John G. Frame, Willliam McQuitty, Bert Rowe, Charles Griffiths, Robert Dilamarter and Thomas MacArthur.
On Thursday evening there was a special service under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star at the funeral chapel with the following dignitaries officiating: Wor. Matron, Mrs. W.V. Smith; Wor. Patron, Ed. Middleton; Association patron, Mrs. E.H. Hamre; chaplain, Mrs. Florence Miller.
[Welland Tribune March 22, 1947]
Regina, Sask., March 22-Metropolitan United church, Regina was the scene of a pretty wedding on March 8, when Stella Louise, youngest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. H.L. Newhouse, of Prince Albert, became the bride of William Arby, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Harley of Welland. Rev. L.M. Outerbridge, performed the ceremony and wedding music was played by E.A. Moore.
The bride, given in marriage by L.N. Ferguson, of Regina, was attractive in a blue two-piece crepe afternoon dress with black accessories, and a corsage of red roses.
She was attended by her sister, Miss May Newhouse, who wore a brown gabardine dressmaker suit with blue accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.
The groom was attended by William Kempa of Regina.
A reception was held at the Drake Hotel, following which the bride and groom left on a wedding trip to Winnipeg, Man., the bride wearing a blue dressmaker suit with brown fur topcoat.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. And Mrs. Harley of Welland and Mrs. H. Bender of Davidson.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]
The death of Ethel May Benson Rice in her 64th year occurred at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday forenoon. She was born in Toronto, daughter of the late David and Martha Benson and came to Welland 30 years ago.
She was a member of Central United church, and her husband, the late O.W. Rice was a well known business man. He passed away in 1944.
Deceased was ill six weeks. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret, Mrs. JA. McMartin; Audrey, Mrs. John Jackman Jr., and Amy, Mrs. Wilson Armitage of St. Catharines; also a sister, Mrs. Alex Robertson of Toronto and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 2.30 p.m. from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
The death occurred at Welland County hospital Monday afternoon of Gladys Jean Anderson, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William J. Anderson, 162 Steele Street, Port Colborne in her 15th year. Death followed an illness of only three days.
The late Gladys Anderson was widely known in the district as a clever and attractive entertainer. Her Scotch and popular songs and dances have entertained crowds in most communities in the district where she was exceedingly popular. She was born in Port Colborne and had resided here all her life. She was graduated from Steele Street public school, was a member of First Presbyterian church Sunday school and a former member of the junior choir of the church. She was a member of the double trio which won five years consecutively in Port Colborne music festival competition
Surviving are her parents and two brothers, Robert and John.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m., from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale will conduct the service.
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