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BOYLE

[Welland Telegraph October 1, 1903]

Mrs John Hainer has been quite ill the past week.

The Horton homestead-the oldest landmark on the Canboro road-has been vacated, and is now fast falling into decay.

A great deal of good was done during the camp-meeting here. There were five converts immersed in the Chippawa river as a result.

Mrs C. Horton of Welland, during one of her canvassing tours through this place, spent a very pleasant day at the “Terrace.” the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs Geo Jackson.

When Mr Jackson’s house is completed he will have one of the most pleasant places in the neighborhood.

BOYLE

[Welland Tribune January 1940]

Boyle Jan 10-Elmer Coyne spent New Year’s Day at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Harry Coyne of Bismark.

Rev George Comfort and son John of Dunnville called on Mr and Mrs Paul Comfort last Thursday.

Mr and Mrs Nellis Heaslip, Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson and daughter Helen, Mr and Mrs Wm Cutler, Mr and Mrs Wm Heaslip and daughter Jean and son Billy were recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Emerson Cosby of Bismark.

New Year’s Day visitors at the home of John Hill were Mr and Mrs Wm Schwoob of Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Sidney Heaslip and Peter, Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson and Leonard Cocks.

Gordon Schwoob of Fenwick spent a few days last week at the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob.

BOYLE AND VICINITY

[Welland Tribune December 1942]

The funeral of the late Mrs Dillie Catharine Beamer, widow of the late Albe Beamer was held on Sunday afternoon, December 13th. From her late residence here, with a wide circle of relatives and friends and neighbours attending. Deceased who was of a kind and loving character will be sadly missed in her home and community where her influence was felt. She was a  daughter of the late Ezra Gee and Margaret Ecker and was  born 78 years ago in the township of Gainsboro where she spent her entire lifetime. Although she has not enjoyed good health for a number of years, death came as a shock to everyone.

She leaves to mourn her demise two daughters, Mrs Burton Stirtzinger (Nellie) of St Catharines and Mrs Elwin Coon (Ethel) of Tintern also three sons Edmund Beamer of Welland, Amos of this community and Cecil of Fonthill also 6 grandsons, Vernon and Norman Beamer of Welland, Gordon Stirtzinger of St Catharines, Wray Beamer of this community and Lloyd and Ralph Beamer of Fonthill, also 1 brother Emery Gee of Gainsboro township. She was predeceased by her husband, Albe Beamer in October 1918, also two sons Silas Beamer and Wesley Beamer, also one brother and four sisters.

The service was conducted at the home and graveside by Rev, H.S. Fiddes. The male quartette comprising Robert McPherson, Herbert Dawdy, Adelbert Piper and George Southwick sang two appropriate numbers. The floral tributes were beautiful showing the high esteem in which deceased was held. The casket bearers were three grandsons, Vernon Beamer, Norman Beamer. Gordon Stirtzinger and three nephews, Everett Gracey, Charles Gee and Clifford Gee. The flower bearers were Thomas Freure, Roy Overholt, Chester Lambert, William Heaslip, Herbert Gracey and Wm J. Anderson.

Interment took place in the family plot at Lane’s cemetery.
Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Burton Stirtzinger and son Gordon of St Catharines, Mr and Mrs Elwin Coon of Tintern, Mr and Mrs Edmund Beamer and sons Norman and Vernon, Miss Wiley, Mr and Mrs William Dilts, Mrs Fred Schooly and daughters Aletha and Lois, Mrs Michener, all of Welland, Mr and Mrs Norman Williams and Mr and Mrs Cecil Beamer and sons Lloyd and Ralph of Fonthill and Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton.

BOYLE AND VICINITY

[Welland Tribune October 1942]

Mr and Mrs Gordon Robbins and daughter Ruby of Niagara Falls were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.

James Ebeling of the armed forces at Kingston spent the weekend with his wife Mrs Ebeling at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Cyrus Misener.

Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks of Fenwick spent Monday at Grimsby. They also called on the latter’s sister, Mrs Wm J. Anderson.

Mr and Mrs William Cutler spent Thurs at Welland.

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lane and family of Silverdale spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Cyrus Misener.

Mr and Mrs William Graham were at Dunnville recently.

Mr and Mrs Edward Wainwright of Kenmore N.Y. were recent guests of relatives here.

The young people’s group of Bethel United church met at the parsonage on Tuesday evening with the vice-president Miss Alice Neff in charge. Mrs H.S. Fiddes led in prayer. The scripture lesson was lead by Miss Neff and the devotional talk on Missions was given by Mrs Fiddes. The responsive scripture reading was led by Miss Neff. Miss Edith Williams invited the group to meet at the home of her grandparents. Mr and Mrs Emery Gee on Tuesday evening, October twenty-seven for a hallowe’en masquerade party.

BOYLE

[Welland Telegraph December 23, 1941]

Boyle, Dec, 22-Dorothy Gee of Highway 20 spent Wednesday with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Emery Gee.

Mrs C.E. Dyer of New Toronto returned home on Monday after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs Sidney Heaslip and Mr Heaslip.

Mrs Edgar Heise and son Lloyd of Markham were recent guests of the former’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wray Vanderburg and daughter Marian.

Mr and Mrs William Graham and Chester Lambert were at Welland on Monday.

Mrs Leonard E. Cocks of Smithville spent a few days with her sister, Mrs Wm J, Anderson. She also visited her father, John Hill.

John Tait, who is stationed with the Navy arrived home from Montreal on Friday to spend Christmas with his wife and children, Patricia and Bobby.

Mr and Mrs Edgar Book of Fenwick were guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Sidney Heaslip.

LAC Cecil Cocks of Mountain View spent Sunday with his wife and son Philip at Smithville.

Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson called on Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks at Smithville on Thursday.

Mrs Sidney Heaslip is convalescing at her home following a serious operation at Hamilton General hospital.

BOYLE

[Welland Telegraph March 13, 1903]

John Haines is quite ill with the grip.

Mr Wiley, wife and children are ill with the grip.

Driver, beware of Canboro road; it has no bottom; it’s mud, mud.

Quite a number of bachelors around here would like to end bachelorism.

Mrs Horton, the popular agent of Welland, has returned to her home to stay.

Miss Stella Wells has returned home after a week’s visit with Mrs George Disher.

Mrs Catharine Horton, who has been quite ill with inflammation of the lungs, is some better at present

A little son of Ezra McPherson has had three abscesses on his arm; the little fellow has been a keen sufferer.

Dr. Birdsall, while driving out to Candasville, on Friday, came near having a serious accident. One of his horses took a fit and chased the Doctor. However, nothing serious happened as the horse soon came to its right senses. The supposed cause was over-feeding.

BOYLE

[Welland Tribune March 1947]

Shower given for Newlyweds

Boyle, March 11-A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Horne on Friday evening in honor of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Bill McPherson (Jean Horne) a recent bride and groom. Progressive crokinole was played and prizes were awarded to Bill McPherson, William E. Heaslip, Mrs James Ebeling and Mike Kazar. Many useful gifts were received by the happy couple and the bride expressed their thanks to their friends. The rooms were tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets were beautiful in their vases.

Refreshments were served by Mrs Horne assisted by her daughter Lillian, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, Mrs Cyrus Misener and Mrs W.J. Anderson.

The shower was arranged by the member of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church.

Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Tuesday at Welland.

Mr and Mrs Gordon J. Robins and daughter Shirley, spent Wednesday in St Catharines.

BOYLE

[Welland Telegraph October 15, 1903]

Mr Dilly Coleman, Jr. is spending a few weeks on the farm.

Mrs J. Carl, of Brantford is the guest of Mrs O. Robbins

Mr Hayward Robbins and bride are spending a few weeks at Boyle.

The school here has been closed owing to the outbreak of scarlet fever.

Mrs C.G. Horton of Welland was the guest of her sister, Mrs Z. Horton recently.

Mr A Wiley is rebuilding his residence, Messrs, Swayze and Gladman having the contract.

A very sad death took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Robbins when their oldest son Ross, passed away last Sunday morning. He was a bright and lovable little fellow, and will be greatly missed. Death was due to scarlet fever. Other members of the same family have the dread malady, and the whole community extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved father and mother.

BOYLE AND VICINITY

[Welland Tribune 1943]

Mr and Mrs Frank Ellis and son Stuart and the latter’s father Stuart Nelson of St Catharines were recent guests of Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.

Mr and Mrs Gordon J Robbins and children Jerry and Shirey spent Saturday evening at Welland. They also called on the latter’s mother Mrs Haist and Miss Ella Glintz.

Misses Julia and Dorothy Gee of Highway No 20 spent the week-end with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Emery Gee.

Mr and Mrs Jake Traver of Perry Station entertained on Monday evening in the honour of their daughter Irene who was celebrating her birthday. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Harold Bailey and son George of Salem, Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray; Miss Muriel Doan and Mr Gavin Henderson.

Miss Lelia Hill of Welland spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.

The Women’s Association of Salem United Church are being entertained by the Bethel United Church at the home of Mrs Gordon J, Robbins on Wednesday April 21st at 2.30 p.m.

Mr and Mrs Oren Tice of Bismark were recent guess of the latters mother Mrs Tillie Robbins.

Miss Edith Williams spent the week end with relatives at Hamilton.

Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks of Fenwick spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Wm J, Anderson

Mr and Mrs Charles Gee, Mrs Cameron Reece, James Hill and Mrs W.J. Anderson spent Wednesday at Guelph.

Stuart Hill and son Charles of Welland were guests of the former’s parents Mr and Mrs James Hill on Sunday. Charles remained to visit his grandparents.

Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Emery Gee.

Mrs Roy Overholt and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Thursday at the Red Cross Rooms in Smithville.

BOYLE

[Welland Tribune Jan 1956]

Mr and Mrs Cameron Hill and daughter Marilyn, were guests at a birthday dinner, at the home of Mrs Hill’s parents Mr and Mrs Dell at Gas Line, on Wednesday. It being Mrs Hill’s and her father’s birthday.

Mr and Mrs John Gracey, Jr and family of Mittleport, NY were Christmas day guests at the parental home, Mr and Mrs John Gracey, Sr and Mr and Mrs Cecil Gracey and son Blake.

Mrs Clifford Gee, Miss Dorothy Gee and Mr Chester Zieminiak, spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs Hierhny and son Danny at Hamilton

Christmas day visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm E, Heaslip were Mr and Mrs Murray Hill and Jerry, Mrs Judson Jamieson and Helen, Mrs Ernie Hess, Mrs Wm Cutler and Mrs James Hill..

Mr Wray Beamer of the Royal bank staff, Oakville spent the Christmas week end at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer.

Mrs E,E, Gracey, Omer Gracey, Mr and Mrs Robert Lampman, and Mr and Mrs Nolan Gracey spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs Norman Kerlock and Cathy at Hamilton

Mrs James Hill is spending a few days at Welland with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Arnold Reid and family attending the family dinner there on Monday.

Rev George Comfort, Mr Paul Comfort and family spent Christmas with Mr Alvin Comfort and daughter Miss Winnie Comfort.

Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and Wray were guests on Monday at a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwin Coon, Beamsville, Ontario.

Mr and Mrs Robins of Tonawanda,NY and Mr and Mrs Wm Heaslip Jr. And family were guests of Mr and Mrs Wm E. Heaslip on Wednesday.

Mr and Mrs Gordon Stirtzinger and son Warren of St Catharines visited Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer on Tuesday.