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[Welland Telegraph, 6 February 1891]
At a depth of 810 feet, drilling at the Mutual Company’s well was abandoned on Wednesday, after finding but very little gas to increase the flow. Good judges estimate that the product is about sufficient to feed 50 stores, and if it proves so it will be connected with the pipe line. Much disappointment is expressed at the comparative failure of the well, when good indications seemed to promise better results. The company, however, are not discouraged, as there is sufficient evidence that there is plenty of gas in the neighborhood which can be had if a hole is only made in the right spot.
[Welland Telegraph, 16 January 1891]
It is now known beyond the shadow of a doubt that Sidney Hoch, late book-keeper for the Casket Company, has skipped, and one who is looked upon as good authority says the missing accountant is in British Columbia. Hoch’s accounts were found in a tangled mess which only an expert is able to straighten out, but whether he is a defaulter to any extent will not be known until the books are balanced. At present the firm have the impression that Hoch was behind in his accounts from the fact that their outside representative claims $800 of salary which it was thought was paid, but until the books are audited no man knows just how matters stand. A few small debts are left around town, but the aggregate of these amounts will probably not reach over $40. The general opinion is that he was unable to untangle his books and prepare a balance sheet, consequently skipped to avoid discharge by the company for inefficiency. Hoch lived a pretty rapid life while here, spending considerable money in wine, keeping fast company, and going at a pace which an ordinary salary could not long keep up.
[Welland Telegraph, 30 January 1891]
Mr. Chas, hart received word from Brooklyn on Monday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Holfe, and left on Tuesday to attend the funeral.
NATURAL GAS
Residents who desire to place natural gas in their homes, will please make applications at Noble’s drug store, Hopkins’ block.
[Welland Telegraph, 23 January 1891]
The imprisoned tools in the Mutual Gas Company’s well were released on Saturday night, and drilling is once more in progress at a depth of about 600 feet. The company have been subjected to so many annoying delays, that now they can hardly say when the product of their well will be ready for use. It is hoped, however, that no further delays will occur.
Negotiations for the purchase for the Hopkins & McGlashan gas well, by the Mutual gas Company have been in progress for some time, but up to date no deal has been accomplished, and the probability is that no deal will be made. Cheap gas for consumers will undoubtedly be the result, and offers at very low rates are being made. It is somewhat of a pity some arrangements cannot be made, as cut prices will mean loss of money to both parties.
The initial meeting of the new council was held in the town hall on Monday evening, the members taking the declaration of qualification and office. There was not a great deal of business before the board, other than passing a few accounts and making appointments. The reeve appointed Mr. S. Mouck his auditor, and the council named Mr. M. Gordon. A new board of health consisted of Messrs. A.K. Scholfield, Geo. Mathews and David Wilcox was appointed, and the council adjourned after naming the first Tuesday in the month for the regular monthly meetings.
[Welland Telegraph, 20 March 1891]
On Thursday evening last, David Ramey, one of Port’s oldest and most respected residents, passed over to that bourne from whence no traveller returns. Deceased was in good health up to Tuesday evening, when he was stricken with heart failure, but lingered till Thursday evening, when he expired at the age of 62 years. He was born on the old homestead at Ramey’s Bend, but lived the greater part of his life in Port Colborne. He was a widower, and leaves six children, three of which are married, to mourn. The remains were interred at Overholt’s cemetery on Sunday last. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Morton. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended.
[Welland Telegraph, 23 January 1891]
Mr. Jacob Richards mourns the loss of his wife, who died on Sunday after a short illness, at the age of 65 years. Besides the husband, five children all grown up are left. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Overholt’s cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph, 11 September 1891]
Philip Gallagher, an old resident of this place, died at Tonawanda last Friday. Deceased was a veteran of the American war, and came here at the time of the enlargement of the canal, and had been a resident since. It was his custom, with his brother Dominic, to find employment out of town in the summer, returning in the fall and living here in the winter, which accounts for his being out of town. The remains were brought here for interment on Friday, and the funeral took place on Saturday morning from the R.C. church, of which deceased was a member.
[Welland Telegraph, 23 May 1891]
At the age of 85 years, and after an illness of two weeks, William McLeod died on Friday last, having been a resident of this place for 21 years, and for 30 years previous a resident of the Township of Moulton. The deceased gentleman was a native of Inverness, Scotland, and came to this country when about 30 years of age. He leaves a widow and 6 children, three sons and three daughters, all married. The remains were interred at Graybiel’s cemetery on Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Dayfoot conducting the service.
[Welland Telegraph, 5 June 1891]
John Cross, an old and respected resident of the town, died on Tuesday, at the age of 76 years. Deceased was a native of Ross-shire, Scotland, and came to Canadian 1842, going immediately to work on the Welland canal. He has the distinction of building the first macadamized roads in the county and superintended the construction of the Welland railway as far as Port Robinson. He leaves a wife, 4 boys, 2 daughters and 4 step-children. The interment took place at Overholt’s cemetery yesterday, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Turnbull.
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