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GAINSBORO [Welland Tribune 1898]

George Putman, postmaster at Boyle, contemplates moving to Welland town, to engage at his trade, shoemaking. The people of his section fear that his leaving may cause Boyle postoffice to be closed up, t least temporarily.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune March 7, 1940]

The monthly meeting of Bethel United church Ladies Aid was held in the church on Wednesday afternoon Feb 28 with the president, Mrs. Wm. Anderson in charge, Mrs. Henry Ulman read the scripture lesson. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and adopted. It was decided to hold an Easter social in the church on Monday evening, March 25. A hot supper will be served on tables. The next meeting will be held in the church unless someone offers their home. The meeting closed by singing “God be With You.” Lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed.

Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob of Fenwick visited Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Comfort spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Berry of North Pelham.

Mrs. Nettie Anderson is visiting her sister Mrs. Nelson Chadwick in Wellandport.

Mr and Mrs Ed. Wainwright of Kemore, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gracey of Grimsby called on Mr, and Mrs Nellis Heaslip and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Jamieson on Monday. They also attended the funeral of their aunt the late Mrs. Nancy Jamieson of Wellandport.

Wm. Schwoob of Fenwick called on his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schwoob on Sunday. Mr. Schwoob is still confined to his bed.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune January 20, 1940]

Boyle, Jan. 20- The Ladies’ Aid of Bethel United church held their monthly meeting in the church on January 17 with a very good attendance. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Wm. Cutler took charge of the meeting. Mrs. Wm. Anderson read the scripture. The monthly reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. The flower report was given. It was decided to hold a pot luck supper in the church on Tuesday evening January 30.

Rev. R.R. Elliott took charge for the election of officers for the  coming year, which resulted as follows: president, Mrs. Wm. Anderson; vice-president, Mrs. Wm. Heaslip; secretary, Mrs. Wm. Cutler; treasurer, Mabel Hill; auditors, Mrs. Harry Ulman and Mrs.  Amos Beamer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Wm. Cutler, Mrs. Cecil Gracey, Mrs. Amos Beamer and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.

Personals
Mr and Mrs. Erford Robinson of Dunnville visited Mr,. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip on Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gracey and daughters Gladys and Muriel of Grimsby were recent guests of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gracey.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob and son Gordon of Fenwick and Mr and Mrs, Joseph Schwoob were Sunday guests of Mrs. and Mrs Sidney Heaslip.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mabel Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson in Grimsby on Tuesday.

Mrs. Oren Tice of Bismark spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Tillie Robins.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gee and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gee visited Mr. and Mrs. George Barry and daughters Bessie and Geneva in Hamilton recently.

Mr. and Mrs Sidney Heaslip called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed Book of St. Catharines on Saturday.

Quite a number from this vicinity attended the hockey game at Grimsby on Wednesday evening between Wellandport and Vineland.

GAINSBORO : BOYLE [Welland Tribune May 28, 1897]

J. Haney has secured work in the sand pit.

Monday was celebrated here by a general fishing excursion.

Ezra Gee, who has been suffering from blood poisoning, is getting along nicely.

Some of our local cavalry and infantry are making preparations to go to camp on June 8th.

Rev. Bachus will preach at Bethel on Sunday evening; encourage your minister with your presence.

Blake Moore, who recently underwent a severe surgical operation, is still in a precarious condition.

John Hill has recently moved from England and taken up his residence with his brother, James Hill.

The frost of last week did very little damage, but Tuesday’s frost was somewhat heavier; we anticipate a slight damage to fruit generally.

Would the person who found the  book sack on the Canboro road, with a second reader, arithmetic and a copy book, kindly leave at school house or at S.H. Horton’s.

Archie Lambert has been very sick for some few weeks; at present writing he is no better. We understand an operation will be performed by Drs. Greenwood and Birdsall, which we hope will radically relieve the patient.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune December 3, 1897]

Willie Jamieson has been indisposed for a few days.

Mr. Backus was the guest of A. Jamieson on Sunday.

James Hill is much better; so that he gets around again.

Miss Lindaberry of Welland spent Sunday and Monday at A. Jamieson’s.

Our enterprising mechanic, C. Misener has added a corn sheller to his shop.

The members of the U.B. church had a bee, and boarded up their new shed.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robins of Beckett’s Bridge visited at Levi Robins’ on Sunday.

D.W. Bea has rented R.M. Jamieson’s farm, but will not take possession until spring.

Thanksgiving was generally observed. All business, except pig killing was suspended.

Theo. Bea has returned to his home, after spending the working season in Wainfleet.

The sale of Mrs. House’s farm implements and produce was quite largely attended, and everything brought fair prices.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune November 5, 1897]

P.W. Beamer is building an implement house.

Revival meetings at Salem have been stopped.

C.A. Cook, our popular councillor, is building a fine machine shop.

A petition is in circulation to repeal the existing local option bylaw in Gainsboro.

Mrs. A. Jamieson has been on an extended visit with a sister at Birmingham, Mich.

GAINSBORO : BOYLE [Welland Tribune April 23, 1897]

The condition of Theo. Horton remains unchanged.

J. Harvey expects to work in Uncle Sam’s land this summer.

Ezra Gee has been quite sick for a few days, but is much better now.

Master Charlie Misener has been very sick for some time. He is improving.

O.W. Beamer has been suffering from rheumatism. His Condition improves.

The union in connection with Bethel church. which was heretofore held on Thursday evening, is now held on Sabbath evening.

Don’t forget the lecture, “The First Marriage,” by Rev. Cowling tonight (Friday) Admission 10c- in aid of Bethel appointment.

GAINSBORO : BOYLE [Welland Tribune September 13 1897]

Mrs Charles Lambert is having a serious time with her eyes. She has consulted a well-known oculist of Toronto, but we are sorry to say she is not permanently relieved.

Local sports will attend the world’s fair at Marshville next Saturday.

Mrs. Tremp of Duluth has been visiting relatives and friends in this neighborhood.

A. Swayze, who has been on an extended visit at his mother’s, Mrs. M.A. Swayze’s, has returned to his home.

A “surprise” in honor of Mrs. Tremp, was given at the home of Elmer Misener on Monday night. About fifty neighbors and friends assembled to participate in the program. Various amusements were indulged in during the evening till about midnight, when the crowd, after thanking Mr. and Mrs Misener for their hospitality, wended their way homeward.

Mrs. E.M. Robbins, whose illness was  noted in last week’s Tribune, passed peacefully away on Saturday. Deceased was well-known and much respected by a host of friends. She had taught school near Attercliffe for some three years, after which she married Stephen Robbins, who predeceased her some three years. She had always taken an active interest in every institution having for its motto, good, and it may truly be said of her that the  world is the better for her having lived. Since her husband’s death she had been quite unwell; at times very bad, but would rally again. Her last sickness came upon her while visiting at Mr. Coleman’s; from the first it did not seem that she would recover, and after a week she passed to rest. The funeral was held on Tuesday, services at the house. It was under the auspices of the C.O.C.E.

GAINSBORO : BOYLE [Welland Tribune June 4, 1897]

Jacob Gee is suffering from blood poisoning.

J. Haney and family have moved to Sherkston

Mrs. P. Lambert has been quite sick for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Jamieson are visiting at Niagara Falls, Ont.

Joseph Culp’s family from the lake were visitors at their uncle’s, A. Jamieson.

Master Archie Lambert is mending nicely and will soon be able to be among his young friends again.

The wheat and hay crops are looking grand in this section and promise to equal  if not surpass those of any former year.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune August 20, 1897]

Mrs. B. Angle of Niagara Falls, N.Y.is rusticating at home.

R.M. Jamieson has the contract for building a store in Bismarck.

Blake Moore still lies in a very critical condition.
Many of the residents of this and surrounding neighborhoods attended the picnic at Attercliffe on Wednesday.

Master Frank Bea was successful at the entrance and Willie Jamieson at public school leaving exams. Congratulations, boys!

The camp meeting in Swayze’s grove is quite largely attended, Rev. Dillon officiating.

Wm. Piper suffered a slight fracture of the left arm. It is doing nicely.

The Bethel Sunday school will picnic at Lowbanks on Wednesday next.

Some of the loyal old residents are wondering why the stars and stripes were fluttering through here last week. We wonder why? May be the Dingley bill has driven them out of their own country.