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[Welland Telegraph April 24, 1903]
A sweet and dainty bride and a manly and devoted groom were the central figures of a very pretty home wedding last Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock, when Miss Ida S. Deterling, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deterling, and Mr. William Christmas of Port Colborne, were united in marriage by Rev. Grum of Sherkston. The bride was attired in delicate white silk trimmed with white braid, and wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms; she indeed, looked pretty and winning. The bridesmaids were Miss Amelia Deterling, sister of the bride, and Miss Lottie Snider, while the groom was ably assisted by Messrs. Wm. Cook and Martin Deterling. The bridesmaids looked very pretty, attired in white and blue cloth. After congratulations and well wishes, all sat down to a grand wedding dinner. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and costly presents, showing the high esteem in which she was held. Mr.and Mrs Christmas left on the evening train for Buffalo for a short honeymoon. The bride’s going away suit was blue lady’s cloth, trimmed white and a black picture hat.
[Welland Telegraph August 27, 1903]
The funeral of the late Mabel Livingstone, which took place on Thursday afternoon last from the residence of Mr. J. M. Livingstone, East Main street, was largely attended, showing in what high esteem the deceased was held. Many friends were present from Allanburg and the surrounding country. Rev. Dr. Johnstone conducted the service, during which selections were rendered by a quartette. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. The pall-bearers were six young men of the town- Messrs. H. Dawdy, G. Cowper, W. Brittin, W. Ross, C. Coulson and J. Teskey.
After the service at the house a large number of friends proceeded with the remains to Fonthill cemetery, where interment took place. The following relatives from out of town were present:-Mr. And Mrs Darlington and Miss Darlington of Uxbridge; Mr. And Mrs. R. Skinner, of Allanburg; Mr. Geo. C. Livingstone and Miss Bert Livingstone, Toronto.
[Welland Telegraph August 13, 1903]
The funeral service of Mrs. Jos. Tobias was held on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Nelson Tobias in the north ward. Mrs. Tobias, who was the daughter of Mr. John Swayze, came here from Buffalo, where she has been living for some time, about a month ago, and has since been ill. On Saturday she took a turn for the worse and died the same evening. She leaves a husband and two small children. After the service. Which was conducted by the Rev. Ira Brown, the body was interred at the Dawdy’s burying ground.
[Welland Telegraph September 17, 1903]
The death occurred on Monday afternoon of Mrs. G.W. Root, mother of Mr. A.L. Root, of this place, Mrs. Root, whose home has been in Geneva, N.Y., came here on her usual summer visit about eight weeks ago. After being here but a short time, she was taken with an attack of pneumonia, from which she had almost recovered, when she suffered a relapse and has since been failing rapidly until the time of her death. Mrs. Root, who was a noble Christian lady and whose influence will long live in the hearts of many friends, was 74 years of age. The funeral service was held here Tuesday morning at 7.45, and was conducted by the Revs. Sneyd and Smith, after which the body was taken to the M.C.R. depot at Welland, and thence to Geneva, N.Y. for burial. The bearers were Messrs, S. Davidson, E. Morris, Geo. Brown, W.H. Rines, D.J. Stone and Fred Kinsman.
[Welland Telegraph October 8, 1903]
Another old Welland county resident passed away on Wednesday, in the person of Christina, relict of the late Henry Miller, of South Pelham. Deceased for some time past has been living with her son-in-law, Mr. W.L. Effrick, in Niagara Falls South. She was in her 79th year. A family of two sons and two daughters, besides many friends, are left to mourn her loss. They are: Adam Miller, of Fort Erie; Samuel Miller, of Niagara Falls South; Mrs. W.L. Efrick, and Mrs James Ray of Niagara Falls South. The funeral will take place from the late residence, Niagara Falls South, at eleven o’clock, Sunday, to the Evangelical church Pelham Centre, where services will be held at two p.m. Interment at Dawdy’s burying ground.
[Welland Telegraph September 10, 1903]
Thomas Willson, of Wainfleet, Meets a tragic death on the banks of the feeder.
Word was received here on Tuesday morning of the death of Thomas Willson of Marshville, one of the former partners of Willson & Reavely, owners of a large tract of marsh land, Mr. Willson was in Welland on Monday evening, and about eleven o’clock left Cooper’s mill for home, with a load of chops. That was the last seen of the unfortunate man alive. On Tuesday morning about nine o’clock his corpse was found beneath the load of feed, which was overturned on the bank of the feeder, about a mile above the lock. Early in the morning a milkman, on his way to town, came across the upturned load, and thinking it was a runaway, he extricated the horses which were still there, badly tangled in the harness, and tied them to the fence, never thinking for a moment that their driver lay dead within a few feet of him. It is supposed that Mr. Willson was asleep at the time of the accident, for in several places the wheel tracks ran very near the edge of a deep ditch which runs parallel with the feeder for some distance on the opposite side of the road. When found the body was in a stooped position, the head being bent down nearly to the knees, and it is supposed that the deceased’s neck was broken in the fall. Messrs. Lawrence & Sutherland, undertakers, were notified; they brought the body to Welland, prepared it for burial, and took it to Mr. Willson’s home on Wednesday morning.
Thomas Willson was one of the best known men in Welland county. In 1882 he and Mr. Reaveley purchased 5000 acres of marsh lands from the county. They put in over fifteen miles of ditching and draining through the land, and a few years ago leased about 4000 acres to the Peat Co., at an annual rental of $1500. Messrs. Willson & Reaveley cleared up about 250 acres of land each, which is now first-class farm property. Deceased was a hard working and enterprising man, and has many warm friends who mourn his demise. He leaves a family of six children all at home. They are; Annie, Joseph, Charlotte, Rachel, Cameron and Cecil. His wife predeceased him. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
The funeral will be held today from the home in Wainfleet to Willson burying ground.
Tenszen Studio
[Evening Tribune, 24 March 1954]
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Ray L. Beattie, manager of Woolworth’s in Welland, has held that position for 21 years. He is well known for service club and community activities. |
[Welland Tribune January 12, 1945]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna Greene, who died at 301 Beatrice street, Crowland on Thursday, January 4th, was held from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, to St Peter and St Paul’s church where requiem high mass was sung by Rev. S. Cassin. The late Mrs. Greene had been father Cassin’s housekeeper for the past several years. Interment was in Mount Calvery cemetery, Buffalo.
[Welland Telegraph September 17, 1903]
Immediately after buying a ticket at the Michigan Central depot last Friday evening about five o’clock, Mrs. E. McMahon dropped dead. Mrs. McMahon had been visiting her niece, Mrs. Arrowsmith of Stamford for about a month, and was about to return to her home in Boston. She had received her ticket and was walking across the floor towards Mrs. Arrowsmith when she collapsed. Drs McGarry and Walker were immediately summoned but nothing could be done, death came instantly. heart failure being the cause, brought on probably by the excitement of leaving. Mrs. McMahon was 67 years of and had enjoyed the best of health for the last two or three weeks. A son who resides in Detroit was telegraphed for and arrived Saturday afternoon. Undertaker Morse took charge of the body. The remains were afterwards taken to Somerville, a suburb of Boston for interment.
[Welland Tribune October 12, 1943]
Services were held yesterday for the late Ada Diver Born, wife of Thomas O. Born, 107 West Main street, who passed away Saturday at the Welland County General hospital in her 52nd year. The funeral, which was largely attended by relatives and neighbors, was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Woodlawn cemetery for interment. Rev. A,J. Thomson, curate of Holy Trinity church, conducted the service and Mrs. H.B. McIntyre officiated at the organ.
The pallbearers were Clarence Ort, Joseph Thomas, Thomas Grant, John Fuller, Tony Mate and J. Brennan.
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