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[Welland Telegraph November 27, 1907]
The marriage of Miss Francis Victoria Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Clark, to Edward S. Hoffman was celebrated at 6.30 o’clock on Wednesday evening at Ridgeway. Rev. Dr. Laidman performed the ceremony under an arch of evergreens, trimmed with yellow chrysanthemums and Mrs A. Dawson of Buffalo played Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The bride was given away by her father and was gowned in white silk crepe de chene, trimmed with baby Irish lace and pearls, and wore white satin slippers and carried bridal roses and ferns; Miss Myra Hoffman sister of the groom, maid of honor, wore white marquiesette over pink silk charmeuse and carried a large bouquet of pink chrysanthemums. Charles Clark cousin of the bride was best man. A reception and supper followed the ceremony. Covers were laid for twelve at the bride;s table, which was decorated with yellow and white ribbon, wedding bells and bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums and ferns, throughout the house, which was beautifully decorated. There were thirty-five guests present, those from out-of-town were Mr and Mrs F. Hoffman, father and mother of the groom; Mr and Mrs Dr. Wagner, sister of the groom; Mr and Mrs. Heilman sister of the bride; Mr and Mrs Dawson, Mrs. F. Bier, Mrs M. Fryling, Mrs Charles Hoffman, Mrs Charles Cannon, Mrs John Glynn, Miss Myra Hoffman of Buffalo; Mrs B. Kinslow, Phoenix, N.Y.; Mrs A Miller, Percy N.Y. The bride’s travelling gown was a fine blue serge messaline and wore a large black picture hat and white french plumes, going away coat was a navy blue chinchilla with white collar and cuffs of the same materials. The Ridgeway Scout band serenaded the happy couple with a number of selections, amid showers of rice and congratulations from the Welland Telegraph and a host of friends. Mr and Mrs Hoffman left on the evening G.T.R. train for New York and on their return will be at home to friends at 83 Greenfield Place, Buffalo N.Y.. December 15th.
[Welland Telegraph August 27, 1903]
A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Church of the Incanaculate Conception, Buffalo, on Wednesday morning, August 19th, When Jas E. Twohey, Phm.D of Buffalo, formerly of Port Colborne, and Miss Diana F. Stull of Rockwood, Ont. were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Donohue. The charming and accomplished bride was handsomely attired in silk batiste over taffeta silk, with a large picture hat and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Louise Lahey of Buffalo, who was charmingly attired in green silk crepe de scheme, with a black picture hat and carrying a bouquet of American beauties.
The groom was assisted by Mr. Frederick Rice of Buffalo. After a sumptuous wedding breakfast at the Iroquois Hotel, Mr and Mrs Twohey left for Muskoka and other points north carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends. They will be at home after Sept. 15Thm at 290 Pennsylvania street, Buffalo.
[Welland Telegraph April 24, 1903]
On Thursday, April 9th, Mrs Mary Holder and Mr. William Booth, both of Port Colborne were united in the holy bonds of marriage. The ceremony took place in Buffalo at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Jno. Thompson, 44 Cottage street, the Rev. Frank Howland officiating. The bride’s sister acted as bridesmaid, while the groom’s brother supported the groom. Congratulations and well wishes are now in order. Mr and Mrs Booth will make their residence in Port Colborne.
[Welland Telegraph May 15, 1903]
Wedding bells rang out in our midst on Tuesday, April 28th, when Miss Kate King, daughter of Mr and Mrs George King, was married to Peter Schneider, of Niagara Falls, Ont., son of Jacob Schneider, of that city. The Right Rev. Father Lewis of Niagara Falls performed the ceremony at the Roman Catholic church at New Germany. The happy event was solemnized at 10 o’clock in the morning in the presence of only the immediate families. Mr Jake Guiess who is the most popular young man in the Niagara district was best man and Miss Annie King sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bride looked most winsome in a pretty dove colored suit, trimmed with silk and white applique while the maid of honor wore a gown of slate color trimmed with lace and applique.
After the ceremony had been performed all returned to the home of the bride’s parents, where a sumptuous dejeuner was served to about forty guests. The bride received many handsome and costly gifts, showing the high esteem in which she was held by her friends. Mr and Mrs Schneider are now at home to their friends at Niagara Falls, Ont.
[Welland Telegraph January 9, 1903]
At Sherkston on Christmas day, at the home of the bride, by Rev W.H. Swayze, Mr. Maitland S. Young of Crowland to Miss Clarence May Michael, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Michael.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
A Happy wedding took place last evening at eight o’clock at Lorain, at the residence of Mr. Jesse Dann, when Mr, Chas. Springer of the township was married to Mrs. Castle of Buffalo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. McLaren. About one hundred guests were present. The Telegraph extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Springer.
[Welland Telegraph July 3, 1903]
On Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock one of the prettiest weddings which have taken place in Niagara Falls in some time was celebrated at St Patrick’s church. The principals in this interesting social event were Miss Margaret Mullen, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mullen, corner Victoria avenue and Morrison street, and Mr David O’Shea of Buffalo. The impressive marriage ceremony of the Roman Catholic church was celebrated by Rev Father Otto, pastor of St Patrick’s, assisted by Rev Father Lawrence, of the Carmelite Monastery. After the church service was completed a number of the more intimate friends of the bride repaired to the home of the bride, where an informal reception was held from 8 till 10 o’clock. The young couple left at noon for an eastern trip including New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
[Welland Telegraph July 23, 1902]
Mr Joseph Harvey, son of Mr. Martin Harvey, and Miss Ethel Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Thompson were married on Wednesday of last week. Miss Jennie Thompson acted as bridesmaid and Mr Wm Goulding supported the groom. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P.W. Smith, rector of the parish. The newly wedded couple are spending their wedding trip to Toronto.
[Welland Tribune March 12, 1947]
Recalled in Welland as a citizen who gave abundantly of his talents to the service of his community as mayor , freemason, hospital governor, businessman and Presbyterian. William H. Crowther died in his 79th year in the private patients’ pavilion, Toronto General hospital on Tuesday.
He had latterly resided at McNab in the vicinity of St Catharines but his earlier associations were those experienced in Welland 35 and 40 years ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs Margaret Byers Crowther, two sons Dr. Albert Crowther of Toronto, Wilfrid of McNab and a daughter Miss Dora Crowther of McNab, all well known in Welland. A son Flt Lt William Crowther,R.A.F. killed in battle in France shortly after the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the summer of 1917. Two sisters Mrs E. Stubbs and Mrs A. Touks of England survive, also five grandchildren.
William Henry Crowther was born in Britain and came to the Welland district near the turn of the century. He carried on a bakery business on Niagara street for more than a quarter century. Deceased was one of the first governors of the Welland County General Hospital, being a member of the board of governors while mayor of the town in 1909 and 1910 and he was later a life member of the hospital trust. He was one of the oldest living members of Cope-Stone Masonic Lodge and one one of the senior past masters. For more than twenty years he was a member of the board of managers of St Andrews Presbyterian church. He was a member in Welland of the Canadian Order of Foresters. The remains are resting at the Hulse and English funeral chapel, 75 Church street St Catharines for funeral service at 2p.m. Friday March 14 with interment in McNab cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 21, 1947]
A pretty wedding took place in Queen Street United church when Miss Shirley Elsie Lyon, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lyon of Emerick avenue, Fort Erie north, became the bride of James Patrick Shearing, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Shearing of Toronto. The Rev. H.S. Fiddes performed the ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Mr. Charles Lyon, and was gowned in a pale blue silk jersey dress, street length with navy accessories.Her corsage was of pink carnations, and she carried a white prayer book used by her mother at the latter’s wedding.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Ellen McPhee of Fort Erie West wore a grey gown, street length with rose accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The best man was Mr Charles F.Flake of Fort Erie North.
Selections played at the ceremony were “I love you truly,” and “I love thee.”
Following the wedding service, a reception was held at the bride’s home, 207 Emerick avenue. The bride’s mother received in sea-green silk crepe, and a corsage of pink carnations. Her accessories were brown.
For going away the bride changed to a brown gabardine suit with matching accessories.
Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs L. Davidson of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. J. Shearing of Toronto and Mrs. O. Randahl of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Shearing will make their home in Toronto.
Riverside chapter O.E.S. sent a delegation to St Catharines last night in a chartered bus. Worthy matron Mrs Jean Hurst was in charge. It was district inspection night.
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