[People’s Press, 3 October 1905]
Niagara Falls-Richard Paine, an old and respected railroad man of this city, met an awful death last Wednesday afternoon. He was employed by the New York Central railway at the east end of the lower steel arch bridge and was walking along the tracks when an Erie passenger train came along behind him Evidently he did not hear it for he stepped right in front of the engine and went down and under it.A leg and an arm were severed and the unfortunate man passed away in hospital a short time later. Deceased was 61 years of age and a native of London. He had lived here for twenty-five years. He leaves a widow and two daughters- Mrs. Mary M. Brown and Miss Margaret Paine. He was a member of the Order of Canadian Home Circles and the Grand Trunk Provident Society. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the family home at No. 37 Cataract avenue to Fairview cemetery, and was attended by the members of the Niagara Falls Circle, No. 84, O.C.H.C. as well as a large gathering of friends of the family. The Very Rev. Dean Houston conducted service. Coroner Scott of Niagara Falls, N.Y., investigated.the fatal accident and returned a verdict of accidental death.
*The body of a man was taken from the river at the Maid of the Mist landing late Saturday afternoon. At the time of writing, it had not been identified.
[People’s Press, 28 February 1905]
For the second time within a week the community (Port Colborne) is called upon to mourn the death of one of its most prominent citizens, Mr. John W. Greenwood, of the frim of R. & J. W. Greenwood, merchants and vessel owners, died at six o’clock on Thursday night last, (23rd) aged 51 years, 10 months and 16 days, His death came with an awful suddenness. Friends were talking to him a few moments before the summons came, and no symptoms of approaching dissolution were apparent to the ordinary observer. A couple of weeks ago Mr. Greenwood had his toes frozen while attending the funeral of a friend, and the injury had become so, annoying that a portion of one of the toes, was to have been amputated. But this caused no special anxiety, and no serious results were anticipated. Just before 6 p.m. on Thursday; however, Mr. Greenwood suddenly collapsed while sitting in his chair, and before medical aid could be summoned death had completed its work. The immediate cause was heart failure. Until recently deceased was a model of physical strength and good health. Today he lies in the home of the dead. How truly it is said: “In the midst of life we are in death.” Deceased was a son of the late Thomas Greenwood and a brother of Richard Greenwood, the surviving business partner to whom the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended. Mr. Greenwood was unmarried, a Conservative in politics, a member of the Episcopalian church, and a brother of Brock A.O.U.W. under whose auspices the funeral was conducted. The funeral procession left the house at 1.30 p.m., and proceeded to St. James Church, where the rector Rev. A.C. Mackintosh conducted a most impressive service. He referred to the two brothers growing up together and continuing in business together for over 50 years in all as proof of the honesty and uprightness of both. The Workmen were in a body and the church was filled, many not being able to get inside. The remains were interred in Overholt’s cemetery, Messrs. W.R. Jordan, H. Dunlap, W.M. McKay, D.E. Evans, J.H. Smith, Jos. Moriarity, T.J. O’Neill of town, and Mr. Scholfield of Dunnville acting as pallbearers.
Many from Dunnville, Welland, and other places attended the funeral. Among those from Welland were L.C. Raymond and A. Griffiths.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 20 March 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Horace Dilamarter of Welland, who died at the Welland County General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18 in her 67th year, was held on Friday afternoon, March 21st from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to the Fonthill cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and among the many lovely floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the Church of God, Welland; Hamilton and Ferguson; Order of Eastern Star, the Primary Class Welland Sabbath School; Welland Seven Day Adventists’ church; and the Church of God, Fonthill.
Mrs. Philip Moores of Hamilton accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Chamberlain, Hamilton, sang at the service two of deceased’s favorite hymns, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Near to the Heart of God.” Officiating was the Rev. Philip Moores of the Seventh Adventist church, Hamilton, assisted by Rev. C.E. Randall of the Church of God, Fonthill.
The pall bearers were John G. Frame, William McQuitty, Bert Rowe, Charles Griffiths, Robert Dilamarter and Thomas MacArthur.
On Thursday evening there was a special service under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star at the funeral chapel with the following dignitaries officiating:; Wor matron, Mrs.V.W. Smith; Wor Patron, Ed Middleton; Association patron, Mrs. E.H. Hamre; chaplain, Mrs. Florence Miller.
[Welland Tribune March 10, 1947]
Funeral services for Ethel May Dilamarter, wife of Horace Dilamarter of 121 Margery road,whose death occurred yesterday at the Welland County General hospital in her 67th year, will be will be held on Friday March 21,at 2.30 pm from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel at 241 West Main street to Fonthill cemetery. Rev. C.E. Randall psstor of the Church of God, Fonthill and Rev. D.B. Gerhart of Grimsby will conduct the services..
Born in Beverley near Dundas , Ont.Mrs Dilamarter came to Welland 25 years ago.She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving besides he husband are two sons Raymond of Welland and Lloyd of St. Catharines, one daughter Mrs Edna Clint of Niagara Falls NY., three brothers Russ and Arthur Tunis of Chicago and Harry Tunis of Welland and two sisters Mrs Ernest Griffiths of Toronto Mrs Wm. Kellog of Huston Texas.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
Fonthill March 20-the funeral service for the late Mrs Grace Rowe was held on Tuesday afternoon from her residence and was attended by relatives and a large number of friends.
Rev. W.J. Wismer, pastor of the Fonthill Baptist church, officiated at the home and brought a comforting message to the bereaved family. Arthur Dilts at the piano, provided the music
The many beautiful flowers showed the affection and esteem of a large circle of friends.
Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery with Rev G. Simmons assisting with the burial service.
The bearers were Ernest Kinsman, E,M, Pitkin, J.C. Emmett, J.B. McClellan, D. Kinsman and Wm. Pitkin.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
At Niagara Falls General Hospital on Thursday, March 5, 1947 Sylvia Phillips beloved sister of Mrs Cecil Barrow of Port Colborne, in her 25th year. Funeral on Saturday March 8th from the Dell & Merton funeral Home, 50 Clarence st, Port Colborne to St Teresa’s church where mass will be sung at 9a.m.. Interment at St Joseph’s cemetery.
[Welland –Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 24 March 1947]
A report on immigration by Sir Charles Tupper, one of the Fathers of Confederation, was amongst items printed in an edition of the Welland Telegraph, of March 14, 1889, found by Jess Barnhart, Humberstone, in the bottom of an old chest owned by his father, the late Ben Barnhart of Bertie township. The Dominion, said Sir Charles, was not a country for loafers and idlers.
Noted as one of the harbingers of spring was “a superabundance of soft, slimy, sticky liquid mud that sticketh closer than a mortgage.”
One advertisement announced a special meeting of the country council to consider erection of a jailer’s and turnkey’s residence.
A news item told of a Presbyterian congregational meeting to hear a report of a committee to devise ways and means for the erection of a new church. The report was read by the late T.D. Cowper, who was later to become Crown Attorney.
There were advertisements in those days for roadsters, but they didn’t refer to the horseless carriage.
An 1888 edition, reporting a Welland county council meeting showed cost of maintenance for inmates at the Home for the Aged to be $1.85 per week. The report also gave details of the construction of barns and buildings.
Cheese in those days was 12 ½ c a pound and there no shortages of sugar or lard. Merchants invited customers to buy “sugar by the barrel and lard by the tub.”
News was personal, as may be gathered from the following: “A case of domestic infidelity in a local family occasioned some exaggerated rumors this week, but as the parties are again caroled under one roof, vowing eternal constancy, there is no occasion for further gossip.”
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 19 March 1947]
Robert Beatty, 65, veteran, Ontario hotelman, who ran hotels at Welland, Fort Erie and other points during his long career, died suddenly there yesterday at his home 245 Phipps street. Mr. Beatty who operated the Dexter House in Welland for a number of years, came to Fort Erie thirty years ago, to purchase the Barnea House.
He had retired from active work about five years ago, due to his health. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Beatty, native of Seaforth, Ont., was prominent in athletic activities, having been president of the Fort Erie Baseball Association on several occasions. He was an ardent fan known in many Niagara District centres, and took a very serious interest in the Niagara District Senior baseball league. His wife survives.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 February 1947]
The funeral of the late George Wallace, who passed away on Saturday, February 22nd, in Welland County General hospital in his 62nd, was held on Tuesday afternoon from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Woodlawn cemetery. Major and Mrs. Frank Tilley, commanders of the Welland Corps Salvation Army officiated both at at funeral chapel and the cemetery. The funeral was held under Canadian Legion auspices, and the casket was draped with the Union Jack. Legionnaires dropped red poppies on the casket. The pall bearer were Walter Lee, Ted Neal, George Hodgson, Robert Torence, Harry Anderson and Alex McCran.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 February 1947]
Alfred A. Salter died suddenly at his home, 1 Cady street in his 88th year on Tuesday, February 25th. His wife predeceased him only a few weeks ago. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28 at 2 p.m. from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Woodlawn cemetery, and Rev. A.H. Davis will; officiate. Deceased was an adherent of the Anglican church.
The late mr. Salter was born in England, and came to Canada 75 years ago. He engaged in farming all his life. He is survived by three sons-Ambrose, Welland; Wilfred, Woodstock; and Lambert, Welland. Also the following daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sams, Welland; Louise, Mrs. Roy Young, Woodstock; and Lena, Mrs. Richard Uren, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
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