Results for ‘Early Citizens’
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]
Toronto, Jan 6-Prominent teacher and minister, Rev. Jacob J. Baker, 92 died in hospital here Saturday. During his long career he was at various times, on the staff of McMaster University, Hamilton; principal of Harding Hall, London, Ont., and pastor of churches in Fonthill, Belleville, Sparta and Saint John, N.B.
Born at Baker Hill, Ont. Mr Baker attended Woodstock College and the University of Toronto.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Emma Fetch Baker, Toronto, and three sons, Dr. P. Baker, of Troy, N.Y.; Dr. A.C. Baker, of Mexico City, and Prof. A.W. Baker, of Guelph, Ont.
[Welland Tribune February 21, 1947]
The death occurred this afternoon at her home, 121 Bald street, of Mrs. Fannie J. Wade Skitch. She was the widow of the late Alfred Skitch, well-known clothing and shoe merchant in Welland, who passed away in 1930. A member of Central United church, deceased came to Welland 37 years ago. She resided for a number of years in Port Hope. She was born in Durham county.
Surviving relatives include the following children: Winnifred, Mrs. William Whittle; A.L. Skitch, and Miss Sybil Skitch, all in Welland; T.M. Skitch of Detroit, and Mrs. James Scott of Toronto.
The funeral, which will be private, will be held from the late residence, 121 Bald street, to Woodlawn cemetery, at 2 p.m., Monday, February 24, and Rev. L.R. Ballantyne, pastor of Central United church, will officiate.
[Welland Tribune, 22 January 1909]
Homer Buchner of Fullerton, who was committed to the Northern Ohio hospital, Newburg, Nov. 18, died in that institution of paralysis of the brain, de. 15. Funeral services were held in the Briar Hill church, Russell, Ohio, Thursday, Rev. H.A. Vernon, officiating.
Homer A. Buchner was born in Welland county, Ontario, March 11, 1852, and was aged 56 years, nine months and four days.
He was the youngest of four children born to Lewis and Margaret Buchner, two of whom survive him-Brock Buchner of Crowland, Ont., and John Buchner of Russell, Ohio.
On Nov. 14, 1875, he married Hulda A. Case of Ripley, N.Y. Three children were born to them: Wesley L. of Perry, Mae, Yent of Seattle, Wash., Warren M. of Chesterland. His wife died March 21, 1881, at Ripley. After a few years he came to Ohio and purchased land near Fullerton Station, and built thereon in 1890. H ran a huskster wagon sixteen years.
In 1900 he closed his Fullerton house and went to Cleveland to work remaining there two years. He returned to Fullerton and on April 12, 1901 was united in marriage to Elizabeth V. Painter of Chesterland. August 2nd he received a shock which left him insane, causing his committal to the hospital.
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
About 6.30 Friday night a most deplorable accident occurred at Falls View in the family of Mr. and Mrs. G. Brooks, who have just moved to the Crotty homestead from Wilson, N.Y. Their little daughter, Bessie aged ten years, was horribly burned from head to foot by her clothing catching on fire, her body being one mass of burns and blisters, the clothing falling from the poor child’s body along with pieces of charred flesh. It seems that the child was playing near the stove downstairs with a younger brother, while the rest of the family were upstairs. The first intimation of the terrible occurrence was from the screams of the child, who came rushing upstairs enveloped in flames. An elder brother realized the awful danger of the child and seizing a light mattress threw it around her and also dashed water on the cruel flames, eventually extinguishing the blazing clothing, but not before the grim truth was too evident to the panic-stricken and agonized family that a pitiful tragedy had been enacted before their eyes.
Dr. Kellem’s hurried arrival and examination of the terrible nature of the poor child’s injuries confirmed the worst fears that the child could not live, and notwithstanding his skilful treatment brought temporary relief, the child lingered in agony until about 10.30 o’clock Saturday morning when death ended her sufferings.
The exact details leading up to the heartrending affair cannot be learned, as no one was near the children at the time the little girl’s clothing caught fire.
[Welland Telegraph August 13, 1903]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Martin Holder, whose death was recorded in last week’s issue, took place at the residence of her son. Mr. Elias Holder, Hellems avenue, at 10 o’clock on Thursday last. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. McCuaig of the Presbyterian church after which interment took place at Doan’s Ridge cemetery The pallbearers were; Mr. Geo. Ellsworth, Mr. John Wilson, Mr. Nelson Current and Mr. W.R. Strawn. Among the out-of-town trlatives present were: Mr. and Mrs Christian Steele, Port Colborne; Mrs. Babio, Niagara Falls South; Mr. John McNamee, of Montreal, and all the children of the deceased with the exception of Mrs. McNamee.
[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.
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