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Port Colborne News
[People’s Press, 21 August 1900]
A telegram was received on Saturday from Alaska bringing the sad news that Dr. J.W.H. Chestnut, brother of Mrs. C. Sperry Carter had died on the island of Onalaska. Deceased leaves a wife and five children in Philadelphia. He was one of the cleverest medical men in that city and at college carried off highest honors. He was also a cousin of Mrs. D.W. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Carter left on Saturday evening for Philadelphia.
[Welland Tribune, 22 May 1950]
DUNHAM-At Port Colborne, Ontario on Saturday, May 20, 1950, Arthur, beloved husband of the late Katie Gordon Dunham in his 73rd year. Resting at the Dell and Merton Funeral Home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. Services in the chapel on Tuesday, May 23, 2 p.m. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 13 March 1941]
DUNHAM-At Port Colborne, Ontario, on Thursday, March 13th, 1941, Kate Gordon, beloved wife of Arthur Dunham in her 61st year. Resting at the Dell and Merton Funeral Home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, March 15th at 2.30 p.m. Interment at Oakwood cemertery.
[People’s Press, 3 April 1900]
The sad news was received in town last week of the death of John Karr, which occurred in Kansas City, Mo., where Mr. Karr has resided for several years. Mr. Karr was an old and well-known former citizen of this place. When this village was incorporated, in 1870, Mr. Karr was elected reeve, and the following named gentlemen were the council: E. Furry, Thos. Greenwood, Chas. H. Carter and Jacob North. All of the above gentlemen have since passed away but Mr. Furry. Mr. Karr preceded R. Smith in the New York store, having run a general store there for some years. Mr. Karr visited friends here a few years ago. He was twice married, his first wife being a sister of Mrs. Robert Smith of town. Two daughters and one son survive him.
FURLONG-JORGENSEN
[Welland Tribune, 30 December 1943]
A wedding of interest took place in the chapel of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto, on Christmas Day when in a quiet ceremony Vivian Astrid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K.S.G. Jorgensen of Toronto was united in marriage to Lieut. Michael J. Furlong, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Furlong of Port Colborne.
The bride was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eric Jorgensen.
The groomsman was Lieut. George Chalklin, stationed in Eastern Canada.
After a dinner and reception at the home of the bride’s parents, the couple left for a honeymoon in the United States and on their return will reside in Brandon, Man., where the bridegroom is stationed.
[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.
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