Results for ‘Early Citizens’
[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.
[Welland Telegraph July 23, 1903]
Mary Pound, the wife of Benjamin Pound, of Welland Station, died died on Monday last at the age of 70 years.Deceased had been ill for over a year and had been a keen but patient sufferer Her demise is mourned by many friends.
Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs Frank Everingham. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the late residence. Rev. Ira Brown conducted the services.
[Welland Tribune June 5, 1903]
A sad fatality occurred on Wednesday evening last, when the young son of Mr. and Mrs Norman Cameron met with a sudden death. The little fellow has been suffering with enlarged tonsils for some time, and recently contracted whooping cough. Wednesday evening, just after taking supper, he was seized with a violent coughing fit. The doctor was sent for, but the little fellow expired before help could arrive. He was a bright little boy, 3 years and 8 months old and the heartfelt sympathy of many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron in their loss.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Mr. Marquis Vanderburgh this Friday morning at 10 a.m. interment at Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 11 September 11 1885]
BENNETT-PARKES-At Bradt’s Roller Rink, Welland, Sept. 8th by Rev. T.J. Brown, George Palmer Bennett of Thorold Township and Miss Mary Parks of Welland.
[Welland Tribune, 28 August 1885]
HALLELUJAH WEDDING- Capt. Mudge announces an Army Wedding at Welland Roller Rink on Tuesday evening next, Sept. 8th. The principals in the interesting affair will be Private George Bennett and Mary Parks, of the Welland Salvation Army, who will be united in bonds of holy wedlock.
[Welland Tribune, 15 October 1897]
A very pleasant event took place at the residence of Joseph Peacock, Rockway, township of Louth, on the 6th, inst., when his eldest daughter Laura A., was united in matrimony to Morley E. Schooley of the township of Humberstone. At noon the bridal party proceeded to the parlor, while the wedding march was rendered by Mrs. Chauncey Moot. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Kay of Stevensville, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Buchannan of Rockway and North Pelham. The bride, tastily attired in cream brocade silk trimmed with pearls and chiffon, carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses, and was attended by her sister Nellie and Miss Nettie Stoner, both becomingly dressed in blue henrietta with trimmings of lace, silk and ribbon. The little maid of honor was Bessie Noble of St. Catharines, dressed in cream henrietta with pearl and ribbon trimmings. The groomsmen were Arthur Ball of Louth and Jas. McIntyre of Humberstone. Soon after the conclusion of the ceremony the numerous guests adjourned to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast was provided. The bride and groom, accompanied by the bridesmaids and groomsmen took their departure early in the afternoon, amid a shower of rice, for the G.T.R. station, St. Catharines, on a tour to the west. The bride was the recipient of many valuable and useful presents, showing the kindly feelings entertained for the young couple.
[Welland Tribune, 18 June 1897]
Julia Margaret Klee, youngest daughter of the late John F. Klee, died on Saturday of apoplexy, after an illness of a very few minutes. Miss Klee was living with her mother, and had not been feeling quite well for a day or two. About noon on Saturday she said, “Ma, I feel sick” and in fifteen minutes she was dead. Deceased was born in Humberstone, and was in her 36th year at her death. The remains were buried on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from her mother’s residence. Rev. Mr. Dorn conducted service at the house, interment at Overholt’s cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1897]
E.S. LEAVENWORTH, formerly of St. Catharines, died at the residence of his son at Solon, Ohio, last week, aged 73 years. Deceased was one of the old-time printers who are fast a passing away, having learned the trade in the office of his father, who published the first paper printed in St. Catharines, about 1826. The body was brought to St. Catharines for interment.
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