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[Welland Tribune, 25 February 1910]
Maggie E., wife of Alexander Reuter, passed away on Monday, after a brief, sharp illness of only four days, of broncho-pneumonia. Deceased was 41 years of age, and was a daughter of late M. Brady of Welland. Her husband, three children, and other relatives survive to mourn the loss of an estimable and loving wife, mother and friend.
The funeral was held on Thursday (yesterday) with services by Rev. Fr. Cruise at the R.C. church, of which deceased was a devoted and consistent member, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.
[Welland Tribune November 5, 1943]
Well-known Railroad Man, Fenwick District
Fenwick, Nov. 5-Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 31st at the home of his son, C.L. Brown, of Loverna, Sask, for the late Angus M. Brown, widely known railroad man, who passed away on Friday October 29th, after a brief illness, in his 87th year.
Deceased was well and favorably known in this district, where he lived for many years. Born at moulton Station in 1857, the son of Richard and Mary Brown, he lived the earlier part of his life in that district where he was employed as section foreman at Perry Station for a number of years. He came to Fenwick 48 years ago, when the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo road was under construction, remaining to fill the position of section foreman for 20 years. After the death of his wife, Ella Weller Brown, 30 years ago, Mr Brown moved to the west, where he has since resided..
He is survived by one daughter Mrs L.E. Haist of Fenwick; one son, Clarence L. Brown of Loverna, Sask., and one brother, James Brown of Moulton Station Predeceasing him were his wife, Ella Weller Brown; a son, Charles A. Brown of Winnipeg, Man., and two sisters who died many years ago. Interment was made in Loverna cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph 1900]
His 85th Birthday
The Founder of the firm of M. Beatty & Sons Celebrates his natal day, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Still Hale and Hearty
On Saturday, August 25th, at the home of Mr Matthew Beatty, there was a very happy gathering, the occasion being the celebration of Mr Beatty’s 85th birthday. For the past forty years Matthew Beatty’s figure and kindly smile have been known to Wellanders who point with pride to him as the originator of the firm that now enjoys a Dominion reputation. Gathered round him on Saturday, glad to do honor to one who has been a kind and loving parent, were his entire family, with the exception of two grandchildren (J.B. and Florence Young, who were unable to attend).
Those present were- Mr and Mrs Wm. Beatty, with their daughter, Miss Nellie, and son Eugene.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Beatty, their son Roy and daughter Helen.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Beatty
Mrs Nelson Young (nee Sarah E. Beatty)of Niagara Falls South.
Mrs J.V. Bergen, (nee Almira Beatty), of Austin, Texas.
Mrs Milton and Mrs Perine.
After receiving his congratulations of his guests, and partaking of family dinner, an adjournment was made to the lawn, where a group picture of those present was taken by Artist Morden.
Mr Matthew Beatty was born north of Ireland, near Londonderry, on the 12th day of August 1815. His parents were James and Mary Beatty, both natives of Ireland. When he first came to America he remained a short time at St Johns, New Brunswick. He went from there to New York, where he learned his trade. From there he removed to Michigan, and was in that state and on the lakes four or five years. He then lived for a year and a half in Buffalo, and a like period in Rochester. In the autumn of 1842 he came to Canada, and after working at his trade in St Catharines for a period of eighteen years, he settled in Welland. He purchased from A.L. Haun a small shop used as a foundry and in it established the business which has since expanded to the large proportions the Welland Iron Works have attained to-day. At present 35 men are employed by the firm, and this number is augmented in the busy season to 50. From the small repair shop of forty years ago has grown the fine shops and business that now has made M. Beatty & Sons’ name a household word among contractors the Dominion over. The chief manufactures of the firm are contractors’ plants of all kinds, mining machinery, steam ditchers, steam derricks, and steam shovels, hoisting engines, stone derrick irons, gang stone saws, centrifugal pumps, etc.
To Matthew Beatty the town of Welland owes much of its prosperity to his keen business instinct and integrity of character much of the success of the present firm is due. For years and years “Beatty’s” has been the backbone of the town. Nearly all the men engaged are skilled mechanics drawing high wages, and no apprentices are employed at all. Welland without Beatty’s would be like a ship without a rudder.
The Telegraph cordially joins his many friends in wishing that Beatty may yet be spared to enjoy “Many happy returns of the day”.
[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
Ridgeway, Dec 2-Funeral services were largely attended for the late Byron Disher, 83, well-known native of Bertie township, who died at his home on North Ridge street on Sunday last, after an illness of 14 years. He lived in Ridgeway for 43 years. His wife died 30 years ago.
The deceased was a member of I.O.O.F. No. 150. Services were conducted in Dell’s funeral home on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. by Rev. E.J. Robertson. Interment in Ridgeway cemetery.
Casket bearers were nephews;- Clark Disher, J.E. Jewson, Enos Disher, L.G. Haun, Richard Haun and Harry Haun.
Surviving are one son, Charles, London; daughters, Anna, at home and Mrs James Cosgrave (Mollie); two grandchildren; one brother, E.O. Disher; three sisters, Mrs J.W. Jewson, Mrs Levi Beam, and Miss M.A. Disher, Ridgeway.
Fruit farmer Passes at 80
[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
Fenwick, Dec 2-A wide circle of friends throughout the district will learn with regret of the passing of Walter Leidens, who passed away at his home in Vineland on the morning of Monday, Nov, 29th, 1943, after an illness of a month’s duration.
Deceased who was in his 80th year was one of the most successful fruit farmers in the Vineland district, where he had resided for the past 44 years.
He served for a number of years on the Louth township council and was relief officer for Louth township. He was a valued member of the Jordan Station United church and a member of the session board of that church. Mr Leidens was a resident of Pelham township for many years previous to moving to Vineland.
His wife, Sarah Margaret Lane, predeceased him in July 1934. He is survived by one son, Frank of Vineland; one daughter, Mrs Edith Duncan, of St Catharines; one granddaughter, Donna Leidens of Vineland; three sisters, Mrs J. Hoffman, Mrs M. Fisher and Miss Elizabeth Leidens, all of Fenwick, and one brother, John Leidens of Grimsby.
The funeral was held from the family home at 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon with interment in Oaklawn cemetery, Jordan Station.
H.G. Macklem Direct Descendant of Two Pioneer Families
11 YEARS REEVE OF CHIPPAWA
[Welland Tribune, 3 August 1915]
The late Herbert Gay Macklem, who died at his residence, 112 Bedford Road, Toronto, July 29th last, was born at the Village of Chippawa, Ont., August 20th, 1857, eldest son of Jas. F and Adelaide A. Macklem, the former a descendant of James Macklem, of the earliest settlers of the Niagara district-prior to the year 1800, and the latter, the youngest daughter of the late Col. John Crysler of Crysler’s Farm, a battlefield of 1812-1814. H. G. Macklem was educated at Trinity College school. Port Hope, and subsequently resided at the village of Chippawa, representing that municipality as its reeve for eleven consecutive years, during one of which he was elected warden of the County of Welland. He removed to Toronto in 1901, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his widow, second daughter of the late Lewis Ross, formerly of Port Hope, who represented the county of Durham for eleven years in the Dominion Parliament. Two children, a son and a daughter, Herbert, manager of the Imperial Bank, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Laura; also a brother, and his aged father. Mr. Macklem was a lifelong Conservative.
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]
With startling suddenness, the death of Ruby Beatrice Baxter, beloved wife of Thomas Baxter, occurred on Saturday evening at the family residence, 15 Wolseley avenue, St. Catharines. The deceased, who was in her 21st year had been in her usual excellent health and her demise will come as a great shock by her many friends. She had resided in St. Catharines for the past year, formerly living at Copper Cliff, and during her residence here had endeared herself to a large circle of friends. In religion she was a member of the Anglican church. To mourn her passing she leaves beside her sorrowing husband, who at present is confined to bed through critical illness, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. *White of Port Colborne, four sisters, Mrs. George Rymar of St. Catharines; Misses Stella, Doris and Helen of Port Colborne, and two brothers, Robert and Clifford of Port Colborne. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, from her late residence, 15 Wolseley avenue to St. Barnabas church to Victoria Lawn cemetery where interment took place. –Robert Whyte
Niagara Falls Centre
[Welland Tribune, 4 June 1897]
Edgar G. Chesterman, a young man aged 32 years, died at the home of John R. Lord on Thursday of last week, of consumption. The remains were interred at Fairview cemetery on Saturday last, Rev. Mr. Wilson of Drummond Hill Presbyterian church conducting the service.
[Welland-Port Colborne, 11 April 1934]
Death yesterday (10 April) removed from Welland one of its well-known figures in the person of Andrew Willard Van Alstine, well-known local musician and in business as a barber more than 40 years in the city, who died at his home, 29 Dorothy Street, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Van Alstine had been ill for more than two years. He was born in Crowland township 60 years ago and had lived in the vicinity of Welland most of his life. He was one of the best known fiddlers of the district.
Deceased is survived by his widow (Cora Evelyn Hannah) and one sister, Mrs. Fred Anderson, Buffalo. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2.30 p.m. from the late residence, Dorothy street, to Fonthill Cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
Mrs. Wm. J. Marshall died on Friday last, at her home on St. Davids street, of pneumonia after a few days illness. Deceased was the daughter of late James Grant of Dunnville. A husband and four small children survive to mourn.
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