[Welland Tribune January 3, 1940]
Final rites for the late Mrs. Mary Bacon, who passed away at her residence, 35 McCormick street on Saturday, December 30th, were conducted from the home at 2p.m. yesterday. Friends gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects.
At the service, in charge of Rev. R.A. Cranston, minister of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, the hymn, “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me” was sung by Mrs.J. Lyons and Elizabeth Brubaker.
Among the floral tributes were pieces from the Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, Duchess of York Camp and Loyal True Blue lodge.
The pall bearers were Donald and Jack McIlvride, Gilbert and Frank Dickie and Harry and Bert Webb.
Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 25, 1940]
There was a large attendance at the funeral services for Courtland Dilts yesterday afternoon. Last rites were held from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main street, and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. R.A. Cranston, minister of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated.
Pallbearers were Donald Cecil and Harold Walker, Sam Izett, Jess Millard and Seth Fisher.
Deceased died Sunday morning at the home of his son, A.C. Dilts, in his 83rd year.
I recall mother winding up the old gramophone
As we had no hydro there in our home
She said you’ll have good music in a little while
And to hear Ernie Tubb and others sure made us smile
The great speckled bird by Roy Acuff country music king
Yes it sure lifted our spirits to hear them all sing
I saw a lot of them in Toronto if they put on a show
From work I took a lieu day and to Massey Hall did go
And when folks had to keep food warm going to the fields
Towels were put in a box so the heat couldn’t yield
Go- carts were made of what people could find
And to ride them with no brakes took a contented mind
We didn’t have a go-cart so a buggy took its place
As we passed by the officer had a funny look on his face
If we met a car it was into the ditch and back on the road
Everyone was still on when we stopped yes a full load
Some machinery was repaired and sold once again
To save the cost of a new one and the farmer any pain
Many jokes were played on teachers some not too fair
Like letting her sit down with a tack on the chair
When it happened the strap she brought out
And to the guilty one she laid it on without a doubt
Movies were cheap but farm children seldom did go
As they had chores to do that we all know
Aprons were used to carry eggs and wipe away tears
But few are worn now like in the early years
Fire was a constant worry for people in a town
As all buildings were made of wood sand quickly burnt down
Measles and pneumonia are things the folks did dread
Each time I took sulfa tablets that brought me around
Yes for a few years now I’ve walked the ground
Winston E. Ralph
Bancroft, Ont.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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