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.
Hattie Hayden and Ernest Doan Lose Their Lives, Two Others Saved
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
A double drowning occurred in the Welland river last Tuesday night in which two young people of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Miss Hattie Hayden of Cleveland avenue and Tenth street, and Ernest Doan of 1728 Cudaback avenue, lost their lives.
There were four young people in the boat at the time of the accident, Miss Dick and a gentleman friend besides the two drowned.
Miss Gertrude Dick, the young lady who was saved, said that they were rowing up the Chippawa river and were in the vicinity of the Montrose bridge when the accident happened. Ernest Doan sat on the side of the boat with his feet in the water. It was 9.15 o’clock. They decided to change places, and as they arose to do so, Doan’s weight on the side of the boat capsized it. Charles Bloore, who was with Miss Dick, managed to save her, but Doan and Miss Hayden were drowned.
Miss Dick and Mr. Bloore had to walk some distance to give notice of the accident. Parties started to grapple for the bodies at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning but have not yet recovered them.
[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 1 October 1897]
Ottawa, Sept. 28-The design for a new postage stamp has been approved by the postmaster general. There is a portrait of her Majesty as she appeared at the coronation, except that a coronet is substituted for a crown. The portrait has been engraved from a photo procured during the jubilee ceremonies, upon which was the Queen’s own autograph, so that it is authentic. The corners of the stamp will be decorated with maple leaves, which were pulled from maple leaves on Parliament hill and engraved directly from them. Everything, indeed, is correct and up to date, and the new issue will reflect credit on Mr. Mulock’s good taste. The engraving will take care to make this permanent and ordinary issue a tribute to their skill. The present stock of stamps will take some weeks to exhaust, and not till they are done will the new stamps be issued. It may be about November of this year.
*Sir William Mulock was the postmaster general under Laurier 1882-1905.
[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.
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