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[People’s Press, 23 October 1900]
A quiet wedding took place at Welland on Wednesday last, 17th inst., the contacting parties being residents of Port Colborne. The bride was Miss Kate Gordon and the groom Arthur Dunham. Rev. Dr. Johnstone of Welland performed the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Ella Reichman of Humberstone, and Jos. Hanham acted as best man. A host of friends are extending congratulations and best wishes in which the Press joins.
[People’s Press, 23 October 1900]
A very pretty, quiet home wedding took place at the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr. J.K. Henderson, Crowland, on Tuesday last, October 16th, at five o’clock, when Mr. J.A. Zavitz of Humberstone and Maggie B. Henderson, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. McCuaig of Welland beneath an arch of evergreens and dahlias. The bride, who was given away by her brother, was robed in a going away costume of grey cloth, with bodice of blue silk with chiffon and passementerie trimmings. After congratulations the party adjourned to the dining room, where supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Zavitz left on the 7.30 train east.
[Welland Tribune December 8, 1943]
In a pretty ceremony at St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone yesterday afternoon at three o’clock Agnes Eleanor, daughter of Mr. And Mrs Peter Ruch, 30 Forest avenue, Port Colborne, became the bride of Bdr. Alfred Millar, son of Mr. And Mrs David Millar, 48 Randolph street, Welland Rev. J.F. Schitt officiated and the weddding music was played by Rev. M.J. Toewe.
A lovely floor-length gown of white silk jersey made on princess lines with shirring was worn by the bride who was given in marriage by her father. A lace headdress held her three-quarter length veil and she carried a white prayer book. Her corsage was roses and mums.
Mrs Edson Hardman, sister of the bride attended and chose a floor-length model of gold silk jersey with matching headdress. She carried a nosegay of mums and roses.
Lloyd Millar, brother of the groom was best man and John Spry, bother-in-law of the groom, and Bruce McIntyre ushered.
A reception for 45 guests was held at 4.30 o’clock at the Parish hall which was decorated in white and pink. The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake flanked by tall tapers in crystal holders. Bouquets of mums made up the floral arrangement.
Navy wool crepe with white accessories and a black hat was worn by Mrs. Ruch for her daughter’s wedding. Mrs. Millar, mother of the groom, assisted in receiving and chose black silk with corresponding accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of roses.
For travelling to Toronto and northern points the bride wore a fox-collared coat with green accessories and a corsage of roses and mums.
[Welland Tribune November 22, 1943]
Central United church, Port Colborne, beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns and lighted tapers, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon a 2.30 o’clock, when Audrey Jean, elder daughter of Mr. And Mrs Cecil F, Purdy became the bride of Flight Lieutenant D.K. (Don) Govier, R.C.A.F., only son of Mr. And Mrs C.T. Govier, Delhi street. Rev. George H. Knighton officiated. Reg. M. Steeves was at the organ and accompanied Mrs. Pamella Foster who sang “I’ll Walk Beside You” during the signing of the register
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of gardenia white faille taffeta with yoke of fine lace appliqued with lovers’ knots. It had full gathered floor-length skirt and a narrow pleated peplum. Her finger-tip veil of bridal illusion was held n place with a Mary Queen of Scots headdress of shirred net. The bride carried a cascade of pink roses and pale pink and white mums.
The attendants wore frocks of taffeta with full skirts, velvet jackets and caps to match. The maid of honor, Miss Maxine Govier, sister of the groom chose twilight blue and the bridesmaid, Miss Betty Purdy, sister of the bride, wore romancepink. They carried colonial bouquets of pink carnations and white pom mums.
Robert J. Freeman, cousin of the groom was best man and ACI M. (Pete) Herbert R.C.A.F., was usher.
Later at Rathfon Inn the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a black crepe gown with powder blue accessories and corsage of gold and white pom mums.
The bride;s table centred with a three-tier wedding cake, was effectively decorated with two large bowls of white mums and white tapers.
For travelling, the bride donned a two-piece wool suit of gold, brown accessories, muskrat coat and a white gardenia corsage.
On their return the couple will reside in St. Thomas, the groom having recently been transferred to the R/C.A.F. station at Fingal.
Out-of-town guests were present from Toronto and Buffalo.
Retired Hotelkeeper Expires on a Niagara Falls Car
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
Niagara Falls, Ont., July 25-Mr. Ernest Fischer, a retired hotel-keeper of this city, died suddenly of heart failure tonight in one of the electric cars bound for the south end of the city. Mr. Fischer had been down in the north end on some business, and boarded the car for home near the corner of Park street and Erie avenue. On Erie avenue the roadway is cut down for brick paving and on handing his fare to the conductor Mr. Fischer made the remark, “My that is a high reach!” The conductor went forward to the front of the car, and returning to the rear before the car had gone a block, he found Mr. Fischer lying on the seat. The car was stopped in front of Dr. Walker’s office who was called to Mr. Fischer’s assistance, but within five minutes life was extinct. Mr. Fischer who owned and conducted the Prospect House at Niagara Falls South for about ten years, was well-known throughout the country. He retired two years ago on account of failing health, suffering from heart and liver trouble. Of late he had improved in health. He leaves a wife and a family of five grown-up children He was a son of Mr. Fred Fischer of Preston, Ont., formerly of this place.
Hattie Hayden and Ernest Doan Lose Their Lives, Two Others Saved
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
A double drowning occurred in the Welland river last Tuesday night in which two young people of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Miss Hattie Hayden of Cleveland avenue and Tenth street, and Ernest Doan of 1728 Cudaback avenue, lost their lives.
There were four young people in the boat at the time of the accident, Miss Dick and a gentleman friend besides the two drowned.
Miss Gertrude Dick, the young lady who was saved, said that they were rowing up the Chippawa river and were in the vicinity of the Montrose bridge when the accident happened. Ernest Doan sat on the side of the boat with his feet in the water. It was 9.15 o’clock. They decided to change places, and as they arose to do so, Doan’s weight on the side of the boat capsized it. Charles Bloore, who was with Miss Dick, managed to save her, but Doan and Miss Hayden were drowned.
Miss Dick and Mr. Bloore had to walk some distance to give notice of the accident. Parties started to grapple for the bodies at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning but have not yet recovered them.
[Welland Tribune, 1 October 1897]
Mrs. Wm. Heiser Sr. celebrated her 80th birthday anniversary at the residence of her son William on Wednesday of last week, and among the guests present were her daughters, Mrs. Catharine Knobloch and Mrs. Geo. Cronmiller of Buffalo, her son, Martin Heiser of Buffalo and geo. Reid of Rainham and Miss Susie Steiger of Buffalo. Mrs. Heiser is a sister of Mrs. William Bonaberg and of the late Louis Farbach. The gathering proved a most enjoyable one, bringing back recollections of the pioneer days when Mrs. Heiser first settled in this section.
HUMBERSTONE
[Welland Tribune, 1 October 1897]
After a lingering illness, Samuel Weaver passed quietly to his long rest at 11 p.m. on Monday, in the 81st year of his age. He had been failing for several years, but only critically ill about two months. He was born a mile east of the village in December 1817, of U.E. Loyalist stock, his father and mother settling here during the troubled times of 1812. While the family were leaving the American lines an uncle of deceased became very sick and had to be left for a time while the rest of the family pushed on. Returning shortly after, no trace of him could be found. Samuel Weaver, now deceased, was the last surviving member of the old family. He leaves a widow, (Sarah Foster) and three sons and one daughter-George J., Albert S., Morris Weaver and Mrs. Samuel Neuert. The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday, Rev. E.E. Marshall conducting the ceremony; interment at Overholt’s cemetery. Mr. Weaver was one of the oldest and most respected residents of the place, never being absent for any length of time except when teaching school or absent for a brief period working elsewhere.
[Welland Tribune, 1 October 1897]
Chas. Clendenning, manager of the Humberstone planning mills, nearly met his death on Saturday, last. While moving amongst the revolving machinery, his clothing caught on the main shaft, tearing a portion from his body and pulling hard against the whirling iron. By a superhuman effort he grasped the pulley with his hands and held with such a firm grip that the belt on the main pulley slipped and allowed the machinery to stand until steam could be shut off. Mr. Clendenning was severely shaken up, but is thankful to have escaped death.
[Welland Tribune November 1945]
The death of Muriel Fay . five month-old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whiteside, passed away November 7 at the home of her parents, at Wainfleet R.R. 1. She is survived by her parents; one sister, Ruth and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Jessie Moore.
The funeral was held on November 9th from the parents’ hom with Jesse Sider, the chikd;s great-uncle, preaching the service. Interment was in the Sider cemetery. The pallbearers were Nell and Ronald Sider, sons of Mr. And Mrs C.W. Sider; Vernon Putman, son of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Putman, and John Sider, son of Mr. and MrsCalvin Sider.
Out-of-town relatives and friends included Mrs. Lizzie Green of Dunnville; Mr. And Mrs. George Bartlett and Mr. And Mrs Gordon Bartlett of Cheapside; Mrs Beatrice S.S. Denton of Dayton O. And Mr. And Mrs John Moore of Buffalo, N.Y.