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[Welland Tribune November 20, 1943]
St Terresa’a church was the scene of a lovely wedding this afternoon at two o’clock, when Rev. B. Malone united in marriage Betty Alberta Bell, daughter of Mrs. Fred Morgan and John Bell of Goderich to John Torok, son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Torok, 105 Mitchell street, Port Colborne.
An attractive street-length frock of moss green brown accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds was chosen by the bride.
Miss Margaret Bell, sister of the bride was dressed in brown, heightened with beige accessories and a corsage of Joanna Hill rose buds.
The groomsman was Alex Korikas, uncle of the groom.
A reception for 50 guests was held following the ceremony at the home of the groom’s parents where the bride’s mother received wearing navy blue with corsage of roses. Mrs. Torok, mother of the groom, chose navy with touches of white and rose corsage.
The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake and decorated with white baby mums.
For travelling to Hamilton and Goderich, the bride chose a brown tweed coat with her wedding ensemble.
Mr. and Mrs. Torok will make their home in Port Colborne.
Out-of-town guests attended from Goderich, Delhi and Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune December 15, 1943]
A quiet wedding took place at 1p.m. on Dec. 2 at the home of Mr. And Mrs F. Dunn, St Catharines, when their daughter, Dorothy, was united in marriage to LAC. Mishel Rose, son of the late Frank Rose and Mrs. Rose of Port Robinson.
The house was decorated with mums and ferns and Rev. Van Loone performed the ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a pale blue two piece wool suit with tai punto embroidery, a matching blue veiled hat, black accessories and a corsage of tea roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Betty Dunn, sister of the bride, wore a gold wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of roses.
Frederick Dunn, brother of the bride, was the best man.
Following the ceremony the bride’s mother received the guests in a brown crepe dress with matching accessories and Mrs. Rose, mother of the groom, chose a wine wool dress.
The bride’s table was covered with a lace cloth and centered with a bowl of mums and tall tapers.
Later the bride and groom left for a honeymoon at St. Thomas. The bride choosing a turquoise wool princess dress trimmed with brown stitching matching hat and muskrat coat.
The groom will return to his post at Dafoe, Sask., and the bride will reside with her parents.
[Welland Tribune, 8 August 1905]
Mrs. Robert Westrop, sister of the late James Saurin of this town (Humberstone) died suddenly in Toronto on Saturday afternoon last. With her family, Mrs. Westrop spent the afternoon at the Island (Hanlans). Returning with some of the party, the deceased hurried to catch a ferry boat, but missed it. The exertion and excitement proved too much for Mrs. Westrop and turning to one of her companions, she exclaimed, “I am dying” and expired. The family were well known and greatly respected here, their old home. About two years ago the surviving husband suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been in a feeble condition ever since. Two sons and one daughter also survive-Robert, Allen and Nellie. One sister, Mrs. Eldridge, residing in Toronto, is now the only surviving member of the Saurin family. Mrs. Westrop’s sudden demise is a sad blow to her family and friends, and expressions of sympathy are heard on every hand. The funeral was held yesterday at 2.30 p.m. from the house to Mount Pleasant cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Saurin and Mrs. Jas. Saurin attended the funeral.
[People’s Press, 12 September 1905]
Andrew Reeb, one of the most esteemed residents of Wainfleet, passed away yesterday afternoon at the advanced age of 78 years and 6 months, his wife predeceased him exactly five weeks ago yesterday. Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, and death was not unexpected.
Mr. Reeb was born in Alsace, Germany, and came to this country when 8 years of age. He was a poor boy when he came, but by industry, untiring energy and sterling integrity had become one of the wealthiest, best known and highly respected farmers in the community. He was a member of the English church. Though a most successful man in all private pursuits, he never aspired to public honors but in him the community loses one its most staunch and valuable citizens.
Three members of the family survive, two brothers, John of Port Colborne and George of California; one sister, Mrs. Burger of Stevensville. He is also survived by nine children (three sons and six daughters) viz: Charles and Lewis Reeb of Wainfleet, Emanuel Reeb of Montrose, Mrs. Fahrbach, Mrs. Mathias Neff and Mrs. Frank Neff of Wainfleet and Humberstone; Mrs. Ed Early of Welland and Miss Susie Reeb of St. Catharines.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted at the house and interment will be made in Overholt’s cemetery.
[People’s Press, 31 July 1900]
Jack Hindson, (cousin of Mrs. S.J. Sidey) serving with the Cumberland contingent of the Imperial Veromanry in South Africa, was killed in a skirmish at Faber’s farm about June 9th. Three members-Hindson, Wright and Fenton-were exposed to a withering fire while crossing bare ground. Hindson and Wright were shot through the head, death being instantaneous. Fenton had his foot taken off and was shot through both hands. Twenty-three British and seventy-five Boers were killed in the engagement.
[People’s Press, 9 October 1900]
A sad death occurred on Tuesday of last week when Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Doyle, passed away at 7 years of age. He was a clever little boy, and bore his long illness quite manfully. The body was taken to Cayuga on Thursday morning last, where interment took place. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their affliction.
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[People’s Press, 31 July 1900]
The death of Richard Furness, which occurred last Tuesday, was quickly followed by that of another old citizen and employee of the Grand Trunk, William Bell of Queen street.
Mr. Bell had been suffering for nearly six months from the effects of a paralytic stroke and for some time it had been known that the end could not be far off. Last Monday his condition became decidedly worse, and he continued to grow weaker and weaker till death ensued on Friday afternoon.
Mr. Bell was born at St. Mungo, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, on October 28th, 1824 and was brought up in that town. In 1848 he married Miss Jean Austin of St. Mungo, and six years later emigrated to America, settling at Galt. Here Mr. Bell entered the employ to the Great Western Railway and in 1857 moved to Niagara Falls, where he resided continuously till the time of his death. Mr. Bell was for some time fireman on the train on which Richard Furness was a brakeman. He retired from the road in 1897 and has since lived quietly at his pretty home on Queen street.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2.30 to Fairview cemetery, and was very largely attended
[People’s Press, 15 May 1900]
Harold, the five-month son of Mr. and Mrs. DeW Minor, who live west of the village, died a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. wish to thank all those who paid so much attention and kindness to them during the sickness and death of their son. He was a bright little boy, and his death is a terrible blow to his fond parents, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
[People’s Press, 15 May 1900]
Many friends will be greatly grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Hamilton Minor which took place on Monday night, May 7th, at her late residence, Low Banks Station. Deceased had been ill for about eight weeks, a sufferer from heart trouble. She was a woman well liked and widely known. She leaves a sorrowing husband and nine children living, among them a baby daughter two weeks old, to mourn the loss of a loving wife and kind mother. Great sympathy is extended by friends. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was conducted by the Mennonite minister.
Mrs. Isaac Michener, jr. has taken the infant daughter of the late Mrs. H. Minor.
[People’s Press, 3 April 1900]
It was with deep feelings of grief and regret that many friends throughout the county of Welland and elsewhere learned of the demise of George Hyatt, which occurred at his residence in Stamford on Tuesday last, March 27th.
Mr. Hyatt was born in Canada of E.U. Loyalist descent, and was one of the best known and most prominent residents of public trust. His last illness was of about two weeks duration; his age being 69 years. At the time of his death he was collector of taxes for the township of Stamford, and secretary treasurer of the Stamford township agricultural society with which he has been prominently associated for many years. In politics he was a sterling, lifelong and enthusiastic Liberal, seldom failing to attend the sessions of the County Reform association. He was a prominent and consistent member of the Methodist church, a prominent Mason, having held honors in both St. Marks’ Lodge and Mount Nebo Chapter, Niagara Falls Village. He was also a member of the Royal Templars of Temperance.
He leaves a widow; one son, Clinton Hyatt, Stamford; and two daughters-Mrs. Wm. Mason, Toronto and Mrs. George Deans, Stamford, to mourn the loss of an ever kind husband and father.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.H. Dyke of Niagara Falls officiating. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Prominent members of the Masonic fraternity from all over the peninsula attended the funeral, the members of St. Mark’s Lodge an Mount Nebo Chapter attending in a body.
In Mr. Hyatt’s death the community in which he lived, and the church and other societies have sustained a notable loss, and his family an irretrievable bereavement in which they have the sincere sympathy of all friends.
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