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[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
The late Abram Baker, who died at his home on Saturday, January 6th, in his 73rd year, was the son of the late Catharine Sherk and Michael Baker. Besides his wife Lillian Grant, he leaves to mourn seven sons, Kenneth of Corfu, N.Y.; Wilfred of Chippawa; Michael of Fort Erie; Charles overseas; Raymond of Stevensville; Walter of Vernon,B.C.; William at home; two daughters, Helen of Welland and Mrs Lawrence Root of Bethel; two brothers, Morley, of United States; James of Stevensville; four sisters, Mrs Curtis Morningstar, Mrs Chas. Sauer of Willoughby; Mrs N.P. Thompson of Windsor and Mrs C.D. Draper of Beamsville.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday Jan 10th, at the Climenhage funeral home Stevensville, conducted by C.T Houck, pastor of the Evangelical church. Two solos were given by Robert Heximer, “Some Day He Will Make It Plain” and “Beyond the Sunset,” Interment was at St John’s cemetery, Ridgemount, the bearers being James Sauer, Carmen Sauer, Calvin Sauer, Howard Baker, Lloyd Morningstar and Calder Morningstar.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
Willoughby, Jan 17- The sudden death of an outstanding Willoughby farmer occurred at the Niagara Falls hospital on Tuesday evening, January 9th, 1945. Born in Willoughby township on February 28th, 1973, the late Edward Martin Weaver fourth son of the late Martin Weaver and Margaret Pirson Weaver, was married on Oct. 25Th 1899, to Lily Morningstar, who survives, besides four sons, Earl Orlin, Gordon and Arnold of Willoughby; two daughters, Mrs Eva Cote of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs Esther Copeland of Toronto; nine grandchildren; three brothers, William Weaver of Hamilton, Albert and Abel Weaver of Willoughby; five sisters, Mrs Lorena Miller of Bertie, Mrs Clara Geyer, Miss Catherine and Miss Margaret Weaver of Buffalo, Mrs Barbara Sauer of Kenmore, N.Y. He was predeceased by two children, Edna in 1930 and Arthur in 1943.
The funeral was held from his late home on Sodom Road on Friday. Services were conducted by Rev. William Coutts. A duet was given by Mrs Crawford Tufts and Mrs George Myers, “God Will Take Care of You.” Niagara Falls pallbearers being the four sons and two sons-in-law.
The late Mr Weaver always took an active, friendly interest in his neighbors and being a lover of good horses will be missed in the Welland County ploughing matches where he always participated, last year receiving five prizes, one of these being for the oldest ploughman.
The many flowers surrounding the casket showed the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors and friends.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
Tuesday on River Road, Nelson N, Bigham, aged 84, died after an illness of about three months: Mr Brigham’s home was originally at Woburn, Mass., but he had ived 20 years at the Falls. He was married twice, and leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter to mourn his death.
The sons are Edward and Royal of the Falls and Byron of Massachusetts. The daughter, Miss Beatrice, lives at home. He was a Conservative in politics, and a member of the Methodist church. The funeral took place Thursday at 4 p.m. Interment at Woburn, Mass.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
St Catharines, Sept 17-A very sudden death occurred about noon today, when Mr N.A. Lindsay, the well-known insurance and real estate agent, while on his way home to dinner, fell to the ground dead near the corner of James and Raymond streets. Deceased was about 75 years of age and was born in Scotland. He came to Canada when a lad, and was at one time in the law office of Sir John McDonald’s father at Kingston. He was a prominent Mason and Oddfellow. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death. He had not been feeling well for a few days, but continued at his work. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs H.M. Blight of Toronto, and one son, Albert of St Catharines.
[Welland Telegraph June 26, 1903]
A sad drowning accident occurred Thursday of last week in the river about three-quarters of a mile below Queenston, when Andrew Donald, of this town lost his life. Along with some companions from the Falls, Andrew was picking strawberries on the farm of a man named Armstrong. At noon all went to the river for a swim. It is not known just at present how the accident happened, but Andrew was not a very expert swimmer and probably got beyond his depth. There is a strong undercurrent in this part of the river and it may have drawn the lad down. The other boys could give him no assistance, and they hurried away for help. At the time of writing the body had not been found. Andrew Donald was 14 years old and resided with his mother on Park street. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family in their sudden loss.
[Welland Telegraph July 3, 1903]
Another old resident of Port Colborne in the person of Mrs Wilcox passed away on Wednesday morning last, after a distressing illness of about three weeks. Deceased was the relict of the late David Wilcox, who died eight years ago in August. She was a native of Ireland, coming to this country with her parents, Mr and Mrs Elkins, when six years of age. Ever since then she has lived in Port Colborne, and she has seen many come and go and many changes in the neighborhood. She was married in 1846 and leaves three children. They are-Mrs Wm Armstrong, Geo Wilcox and Mrs A.H. Neal of Idaho. She had a pretty home on the lake front, but for some years past she has lived with Mrs Wm Armstrong. About three weeks ago she was taken seriously ill, complication of diseases having set in from the grip and the disease having settled in her throat she was unable to take nourishment. Deceased was a member of St James church and as an estimable woman had many friends around her neighborhood,
The funeral will take place to-day from the residence of Mr Armstrong to St James church at two o’clock, where service will be held. The interment will be at Overholt’s cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph November 12, 1903]
This week is our sad duty to chronicle the death of a highly esteemed young woman of the village, in the person of Grace, the beloved wife of Mr Hugh Leaney, at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs George Ross, on Saturday afternoon last, after a lingering illness borne with most patient fortitude, The funeral, which was attended by a large circle of sorrowing friends and relatives throughout the county, took place on Tuesday at 11.30 a.m. from her late residence to St Paul’s church, where the deeply impressive burial services of the Church of England were conducted by the rector, the Rev. F.C. Piper, assisted by G.V. Gwilym, of Trinity University, Toronto, who is in charge of the congregation here. The sermon of the rector was one of the most comforting hope to the mourners and friends.
The last mortal remains of the deceased were reverently conveyed to their resting place in the Coleman burying plot in the adjoining cemetery, by her two brothers, Charles and George, cousin Hugh Ross, of this village and three cousins William, Frank and Russell Ross of Niagara Falls Centre. The floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful, among which were those from St Paul’s church Sunday school, in which school the deceased always took a most active interest; Mr and Mrs W.E Phin, of Welland; Mr and Mrs Arthur Abbey, of Buffalo, and from relatives in St Catharines and Niagara Falls Centre. To the young husband and infant son, father, mother, brothers and sisters is extended the most sincere sympathy of the whole village and community.
[Welland Telegraph June 5, 1903]
On May 27, at Galt, Ont., at the home of her daughter, Mrs Stewart Black, Mrs Adam Garner died. Mrs Garner had been confined to her bed for several weeks suffering from a complication of bronchitis. Mrs Garner whose maiden name was Martha E. Hellems, was born a little over seventy-six years ago at Welland. She prepared herself for a teacher and taught in Merritton and also at the Stone school, Stamford. On November 29th 1853, she married Adam Garner. Hence if she had lived until Nov 29 next, she would have been fifty years married. Her married life was spent in Stamford and Niagara Falls South. The family moved to that village about twelve years ago. She joined the Methodist church when quite young and was a consistent member up to the time of her death.
Six children, four daughters and two sons, as well as two brothers and a sister, survive her. The sons are J.H. Garner, merchant, of Niagara Falls South, and Charles of Welland. The daughters are Mrs E, Muisner and Mrs J.B. Stewart, Niagara Falls South, Miss Jennie, Mrs Stewart Black, of Galt. The brothers are Police Magistrate Hellems of Welland, and C.W. Hellems, of St Catharines, and the sister; Mrs Rice, Welland. Mrs Garner has a large number of friends who will mourn her death. The funeral took place on Monday last to Drummond Hill Cemetery. The bearers were; W.P. Dixon, Wm Dart, Geo. W. McClive, Robt. McClive, Geo. C. Biggar and D.E. Dell.
[Welland Telegraph June 19, 1903]
On Sunday, after a few hours illness, Mr Adam Garner, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this vicinity passed away. On Saturday he had a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. Mr Garner was a son of Mr John Garner, and was born in Stamford about 74 years ago, and lived all his life in Stamford township and the Village. On November 29th, 1853, he married Martha E. Hellems, who died on the 27th of May., this year. He was a member of the Methodist congregation for many years. Six children, four daughters and two sons, as well as a sister, Mrs Robinson, of this town, survive him. The sons are: J.H. Garner, merchant of this village, and Chas, of Welland. The daughters are: Mrs E. Muisner and Mrs J.B. Stewart, Niagara Falls South, Miss Jennie and Mrs Stewart Black, of Galt. The funeral took place on Wednesday, leaving the house at 1.30. Service in the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Interment was in Drummond Hill cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph July 17, 1903]
The lifeless body of Miss Beatrice Stuart was found on a vacant lot on Welland street Friday afternoon, with every indication of having been dead two or three days. Miss Stuart resided on Chappel street alone, and was last seen by her relatives on Monday. She was of a retiring disposition, and went about little. She was subject to severe attacks of heart trouble, and it is altogether probable that she was attacked with one of these while out alone, and being unable to secure assistance, she died unnoticed. The body was found by a little girl named Turner, on the vacant lot, just back of the deceased’s home. Miss Stuart was a sister of Mr John Stuart, the well known Thorold foundryman, and of Mrs Evan McPherson, also a resident of the Mountain Town.
The last seen her alive was on Tuesday afternoon, when she visited her sister, Mrs McPherson, at her home on Carleton street. Shortly after two o’clock she left her sister’s house and went home, saying she must pick some fruit. On account of the warm weather of the day her sister persuaded her to defer the work until another time. She had evidently then gone home, and being of regular habits, was wont to feed her chickens about four o’clock in the afternoon. She had evidently gone out with a tin dish and a plate in her hand, when she was overtaken with the attack, which from all appearances, ended her life without a struggle. The dish and plate were found near her when the body was discovered.
Miss Stuart was an active and energetic worker in the Presbyterian church of Thorold, and a teacher in that Sunday school, and her untimely demise will not only be regretted by those with whom she was associated in church work, but by a wide circle of friends who will extend to the bereaved brother and sister their heartfelt sympathy.
When found, the body, which had been exposed to the rays of the hot sun for the past few days, was so badly decomposed that immediate interment was necessary. Accordingly, the funeral was held at 8 o’clock in the evening, and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. An impressive service was conduced at the late home of the deceased by Rev Mr McLeod, who also officiated at the grave. The pall-bearers were; L.G. Lorriman, J.F. Gamble, W McGill, A. McClenchy and Geo Turner Interment took place at Lakeview cemetery.
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