[Welland Tribune, 21 July 1905]
A quiet wedding was celebrated at Allandale, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon last at 3.30 o’clock, when Miss Jeanette Ross was united in marriage to John G, Lowe of Sudbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lowe of Welland. The pretty ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s mother by Rev. Mr. Cameron in the presence of a few immediate relatives. The bride and groom were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe left that afternoon for Toronto and were expected to arrive here last night to spend a few weeks at Mr. Lowe’s parental home. They will make their home at Sudbury, where Mr. Lowe has a responsible position as principal of the public school. Miss Lowe, who attended the wedding, returned home yesterday.
The groom’s many friends here will wish him and his bride all happiness and prosperity.
[Welland Tribune, 21 July 1905]
Mrs, Anna White, beloved wife of David O. White, died at Mapleton, Ont., in the 54th year of her age. Deceased was formerly Miss Linderbury, and was born in Thorold township, going to Mapleton when she married Mr. White. She is survived by her husband, one daughter one sister-in-law-Mrs. John Patterson of Pelham-and two brothers-John Linderbury of Wyndham, and Martin Linderbury of Welland. Interment took place at Mapleton yesterday.
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A log school house on the farm of Mr. Henderson one mile west of the church and Black’s west of Boyle school was used for church services until 1866. The Quarterly Conference of the Episcpal Methodist church met when it was determined to build a church at Robin’s Bridge across the river Welland in the township of Wainfleet.
The trustees appointed were Walter Henderson, Cyrus Robins, Albert Putman, Eli Robins and George Eastman.
It was a community project with neighbours providing labour and skills. For example Pelick Tabour Farr Jr. Used oxen to haul timber when the Salem Methodist church was built.
Walter Henderson was one of the founders of Salem Methodist church and is said to have given the church its name.
The church dedication took place March 8, 1868. Mr. Richard Farr was ordained deacon.
The minister’s salary was $400.
The first baby christened was Alba Robins (Mrs. Cyrus Brown)
When the organ was installed in 1885, she became the first organist.
The deed to the tract of land was deed to the church December 17, 1870 by Peter Jones and Phoebe Jones.
First stewards were Leonard Haney, David Brown, Cyrus Robins and Gavin Robertson.
In 1885 the first Ladies Aid was organized. Mrs. Walter Henderson as President.
In 1968 the Salem Church was sold to The Church of Christ.
MINISTERS OF SALEM UNITED CHURCH
Early preachers were Richard Dawdy, Walter Henderson. Revs Phillips, Servie, Pomeroy, and Duff.
1871-72 Rev. A Beamer, Rev, J.R. Phillips
1874-75 Rev. John Reynolds
1876 Rev. B.L. Cohoe
1878-80 Rev. J. Fairchilds
1881 Rev. E.L. Clement
1883 Rev. E Adams
1884 Rev. H.A. Cook
1886 Rev. Mr. Collings
1887 Rev. O.G. Collimore
1894 Rev. E.H. Taylor
1896 Rev. George E. Honey
1899 Rev. Thomas Grandy
1902 Rev, Thomas Amey
1906 Rev. D,A. Walker
1909 Rev. W.A. Terry
1910 Rev. Jas. Webb
1912 Rev. W.L. Davidson
1915 Rev, G.B. Snyder
1917 Rev. Mr. Knight
1919 Rev. Chas. Jay
1923 Rev. P.A. MacMillan
1925 Rev. Gordon Domm
1925-1931 Rev. W.C. Almack
1931-1939 Rev. George C. Cropp
1935-1945 Rev James Hampson
1945 Rev. W.A. Dempsey
1968 Rev B.W. Ball
References
A History of Salem Congregation, the United church of Canada. 1868-1948.
Chronicles of Wainfleet Township. Wainfleet Historical Society. 1992.
[Welland Tribune April 28, 1915]
The home of Mr. and Mrs.Paul Shafley on Montague was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday April 19th, when their only daughter, Jessie B. Was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Harry A. Smith of Forks Rad, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J.F. Durkee the United Brethren minister of Forks Road, in the presence of about seventy-five invited guests.
Precisely at 2 p.m. the sweet strains of Lohengrin’s bridal march pealed forth from the parlor, being beautifully rendered by Miss Myrtle Kelly of Buffalo, N.Y., and the bridal party entered the parlor, where the marriage ceremony was performed.
The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of white silk, trimmed with all-over lace and ribbon, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. She was assisted by Miss Bertha Smith, sister of the groom, who was elegantly dressed in Persian lawn, trimmed with embroidery and insertion, she carried a shower bouquet of pink and white carnations.
Little Miss Eva Ecker of Niagara Falls city, who acted as “maid of honor,” was very neatly dressed in pink silk with shirring and white ribbon; she carried the wedding ring on a tray, delicately draped and dotted with pink and white carnations; while Master Elmo Shafley, who was dressed in white, was “flower boy,” carrying a basket of carnations.
The groom was supported by Mr.. Paul Shafley, jr. Brother of the bride.
After the ceremony the party received the congratulations of relatives and friends, after which all adjourned to the dining hall, where they partook of a sumptuous repast. The dining hall was elegantly draped and decorated in pink and white with evergreens.
Guests were present from Buffalo Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Beamsville, Forks Road, Franconia, St Anns and other points.
The bridal presents were very numerous and valuable, coming from far and near; among them was a gold coin of large denomination presented by the grandmother of the bride. There were also several envelopes containing cash, sent by friends at a distance.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on the 6p.m. train for Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other points east amid showers of rice and wheat and the good wishes of their friends. Miss Smith’s going-away suit was of brown lady cloth, with white chiffon hat. They will reside on the Forks Road where they have many warm friends. They will be at home after May 1st.
[Welland Tribune September 1, 1905]
The residence of George Deans in Stamford township was the scene at noon on Tuesday last of an interesting event, when his eldest daughter, Carrie Hyatt, became the wife of Mr. Charles Wilbur Thompson of Niagara Falls South. The ceremony which took place in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties was performed by the Rev, J,R, Patterson, pastor of Thorold Methodist church, under a magnificant floral arch from which was suspended a horseshoe design of heads of wheat. The charming bride was gowned in white organdie and carried lilies. She was attended by her sister Miss Laura Deans, who was becomingly attired in white, while Mr. Thos. Delaney of Niagara Falls, Ont., ably supported the groom. After the ceremony the usual congratulations and good wishes extended and a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The happy couple left during the afternoon for a brief honeymoon to be spent at Toronto and western points. On their return they will take up their residence at Niagara Falls South where the groom occupies a good position in the employ of the Oneida Community. Mr, and Mrs. Thompson will have the best wishes of a wide circle off friends and acquaintances throughout the district hat their wedded life may be happy and prosperous.
There are green fields in Virginia here its green hills
Which give the city folk a really big thrill
People can walk in the bush looking at the trees
But be careful don’t trip and scrape your knees
The roads are winding with many different scenes
Yes its better here than any place we’ve been
All around Bancroft is an area that has it all
From a cool spring to colored leaves in the fall
The springtime is nice with the melting of the snow
So heavy clothes aren’t needed wherever you go
As the snow melts we see crocus start to bloom
And the nice weather brings other flowers soon
On some spring days the weather is very hot
But on other ones most say it sure is not
When the weather warms up more cars there are
Even though most of them never go very far
The farmers in the spring are out planting crops
They keep going until done then they can stop
Houses are kept better now than years ago
As money was scarce then this we all know
The northern part of our county is rugged as can be
While the southern is more level that we all see
There is logging and other jobs but a lot of poverty
Since this is my hometown its the only place for me
The folks are friendly and some prices may be high
So when at the store what I need is all that I buy
We may look outside and say it looks like a nice day
But by noon the weather has went the other way
There is a haze looking like a fog but its no joke
It comes from a distant forest fires great big smoke
The winters may be cold but not like years ago
As I recall seeing -40c for two weeks or so.
Winston E. Ralph
Bancroft, Ont.
[Welland Tribune, 14 July 1905]
One of the saddest deaths of the year occurred on Tuesday morning last, when Mrs. John Anderson passed away after a brief illness, leaving a husband, a baby only a few days old and two other children of tender years. The deceased was Nellie Jane, daughter of Capt. Wm. Kingston; the mother died last year. Three brothers also survive, viz:-Frank, Allen and Joseph Kingston. Mrs. Anderson was 31 years, 7 mos and 14 days old. Death was caused by blood poisoning. The funeral took place from her late residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, Rev. A.C. Mackintosh conducting services. Interment at Overholt’s cemetery. The husband and little ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the citizens of Port Colborne in the irreparable loss of a loving wife and mother.
[Welland Tribune, 18 August 1905]
Patrick Fahey, one of the pioneers of this part of Canada, passed to rest about noon on Tuesday at the ripe old age of 90 years, though some claim his age of 96 or 97. Mr. Fahey was born at Creggs, county Ross Common, Ireland. He came here in 1842, and has been a resident here ever since. Mr. Fahey was one of the most popular and best known employees on the canal in the good old days when vessels were thicker than flies, in the harbor of “Gravelly Bay,” as it was then called. After having served the canal so long, and faithfully, he was retired on a pension which he drew up to the time of his death. He was a staunch active Reformer all is life, under and all governments. The past few years he has been quite feeble, and his death was due to advancing age, life’s machinery slowing down so calmly that the end came without a struggle. Patrick was one of those good-hearted, witty sons of Ireland, whom everyone knew and liked, and of whose death a legion of old friends will hear with regret. During the closing years of his life he had the best care that love could devise, his daughter being constantly at his side until death relieved her of her long and faithful vigil. Deceased was the last member of his family, having been predeceased by three brothers; his wife and three sons, also predeceased him. He is survived by only one daughter, Mary Ann.
The funeral takes place today (Friday) from the house to St. Patrick’s R.C. church, where mass will be celebrated at 7 a.m. The remains will be taken to St. Catharines on the 8.10 train, where interment will be made in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.
[Welland Tribune March 30, 1940]
Niagara Falls, Ont., March 30- A wedding of interest will be solemnized at the home of Evan E. Fraser, registrar of Welland County, and former member of the Ontario Legislature and House of Commons, and Mrs. Fraser, here this afternoon when their granddaughter, Miss Ella Louise Fraser, just returned from a post-graduate course in the Presbyterian hospital at New York, will be married to Laird Cornish Simons, son of Mr. and Mrs E. Naudian Simons of Philadelphia. Yellow and white spring flowers and forsythia will form the floral decorations, and Rev. J,R. Morden , minister of Lundy’s Lane United church, will officiate.
The bride given in marriage by her father, will wear white brocaded satin princess gown, with small Juliet cap, and corsage of white rosebuds. She will carry the exquisite lace handkerchief carried by her grandmother.
Miss Susan Hardie, when she married Evan E, Fraser at Thorold fifty three years ago. The bridesmaid, Miss Lenore Fraser, cousin of the bride, will wear a yellow crepe and net frock, and corsage of Joanna Hill rosebuds. E. Nauudian Simon will be his son’s best man.
Following the ceremony a reception for the immediate family will be held at the Fox Head hotel.
For travelling on their honeymoon trip in the United States the bride will wear a moss green and grey ensemble. They will reside in Pittsburg.
Among those who have entertained for the bride are: Miss Lenore Fraser, bridge; Miss Dorothy McCallum, evening bridge; Mrs. Gordon Fraser, bridge tea; nurses almanac, of the Niagara Falls General hospital, bridge and presentation of Sheffield candlesticks.
[Welland Tribune January 11, 1947]
First Presbyterian church, Port Colborne, was the setting this afternoon, Saturday, January 11, for the marriage of Joan Patricia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corless, to Howard William Jones, son of Mrs. Charles Mahaffey of Port Colborne and the late E.W. Jones of Dunnville. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale officiated and Miss Grace Smith was at the organ.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a yellow wool dress with black accessories and carried a nosegay of yellow roses.
The bride’s only attendant, her sister, Miss Hilda Corless, who wore a pale blue wool dress with black accessories and carried a nosegay of Talisman roses.
Allan McAvoy was the best man and the ushers were Bruce McArthur and John Roe.
A reception followed for 40 guests at McGillivray hall. The bride’s mother received the guests wearing a fushia crepe dress with gray accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The groom’s mother assisted, wearing a white wool dress with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.
Later the couple left for a trip to New York.
Upon their return they will reside at 330 King St., Humberstone.
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