[Humberstone News, 1872]
DIED- At the residence of Mr. Michael Antis, Humberstone, on the 24th of May 1872, Sarah, widow of the late William Atkinson, aged 95 years on the 28th of Feb. last. Deceased was the last of ten girls, daughters of Mr. Jacob Morningstar, who had also four sons, the youngest of whom is living and was 76 years of age last Christmas. The father of the late Mrs. Atkinson was 83 years of age and her mother over 90 at the time of their deaths. From a register, it is ascertained that at the time of her demise, she was the mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of 365 children. The old gentleman was a native of Germany; the old lady was born in Somerset County, Pa.-Com. by Peter Shisler, Esq.
[Welland Tribune, 30 October 1872]
A dissipated character named Wm. Davidson died at Lausch’s Inn, in this town on Saturday evening last under such circumstances as induced Coroner Bald to hold an inquest on the body, which was done on Monday and yesterday. It appears that Davidson had laid information against Root and W. Doan for selling liquor on Sunday and that he should have appeared on Saturday at the trial, but instead of doing so he got drunk-dead drunk, it was supposed-and died. From the evidence before the jury it appeared that Charles Lausch had purchased laudanum at the druggist, also that he had given liquor to Davidson. The medical men who held the post-mortem examination were of opinion that deceased had come to his death from the effects of opium or some of its preparations so putting this and that together suspicion rested pretty heavily on Lausch, and the coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of manslaughter against him, also a verdict against John Foley, also of this town, of being an accessory. Lausch and Foley were accordingly arrested this morning and locked in gaol, and this p.m., the Grand Jury now in session, returned true bills in the case.
CORONER’S INQUEST
[Welland Telegraph. 31 October 1872]
CORONER’S INQUEST- An inquest was held on Monday on the body of one William Davidson, who was well known in this section. It appears from the evidence given before Coroner Bald, that on Saturday last, two inn-keepers of this Town were brought up before the Reeve on the information of William Davidson for selling liquor on the Sunday previous, and in order to prevent deceased from attending the Court, some person or persons had drugged him with laudanum, for the effects of which Davidson appeared to have died early the next morning. The jury after sitting some time on Monday, ordered a post mortem examination to be held on the body by Drs. Burgar and Youmans, and adjourned till 7:30 Tuesday evening, at which time they again met and recorded the Doctors opinion, viz: That it was their opinion that deceased had died from the effects produced by drinking Tincture of Opium combined with ardent spirits. The jury after hearing some more evidence, and being locked up till 2 A.M. yesterday, brought in a verdict of manslaughter against Charles Loesch and his aider and abettor, John Foley. Warrants were issued and they were arrested this morning. Their case comes before the Assizes this week.
DEATH OF MR. CURRIE
[Welland Tribune, 30 May 1872]
Niagara Township has lost by death another of its worthy and oldest inhabitants, and Canada one of its earliest settlers and bravest defenders. Mr. Lachlin Currie, father of the Hon. J.G. Currie, Speaker of the House of Assembly and of J.M. Currie, Esq., of this Town, breathed his last on Saturday evening at the ripe old age of 87 years. The deceased was a Scotchman by birth, and came to Canada with his regiment in 1812 or 1813 taking part in many of the battles fought on the Upper Canada frontier during the war. On the conclusion of peace he left the army and settled on a farm on the Niagara River, where he continued to reside till the day of his death. When the Rebellion of 1837 broke out, Mr. C. once more shouldered his musket and again enjoyed the satisfaction of being successful in assisting in preserving the honor and dignity of the flag he loved. For the past two years he was blind, but otherwise seemed as healthy and strong as most men of his age. He leaves behind him six children, five sons and a daughter. -St. Catharines Journal.
[Welland Tribune, 28 August 1872]
COOK- In great peace on Friday, the 23rd day of August 1872, Charlotte, eldest daughter of James Cook, of Crowland, aged 32 years and 7 months.
The late Miss Cook was a young lady of very estimable character, who enjoyed the genuine respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and who had endeared herself to the family, of which she, till lately, formed a part by the affectionate and active interest she took in their welfare and happiness, and by the faithful and unostentatious discharge of the domestic duties, which her position in life called upon her to perform. Her sad demise will leave a void in a hitherto unbroken family circle that can never be filled.
*Note: Tombstone: 3 March 1840-24 August 1872
[Welland Tribune, 18 January 1872]
HALL-In this town, on Monday 15th instant, George B., only child of Mrs. E. Hall, of the City Hotel, aged 10 years and 11 months.
Deceased was a bright, amiable boy beloved by all his school-mates and his apparently untimely decease has evoked much sympathy and regret from the community.
*His mother, Esther, was the landlady of the City Hotel.
By Peter Shisler
[Welland Tribune, 15 February 1872]
REMINISCENCES OF THE FRONTIER-When I was 17, in the year 1827, I remember teaming oats to the Pavilion Hotel at the Falls, which was at that time kept by one W. Forsyth, who kept stages running daily from that place to Fort Erie, and Mr. A. Crysler ran stages from Niagara to the Falls. This went off very well and both parties made money out of it, but by and by, the parties would take passengers the whole route and dispute over it. So they drew bonds that neither should drive on as though there had been no bonds exchanged, and the consequence was Mr. W.F. had to fork over $5000, but it did not seem to hurt him much, as when he left that business he left each of his four sons 200 acres of land with good buildings, besides giving his daughters a good setting out. Since 1827, that hotel has been destroyed three times by fire and rebuilt. Since the cars have taken the place of stages the above taverns are cut short, and in fact everything has taken a change. Chippawa, at that date, was the market for over fifty miles west and south-west for all kinds of produce, and I believe to-day, if some men owned the land from Chippawa to the Falls, there might be a greater market there to-day than ever has been in times gone by; as anyone who has passed along the rapids between these places can’t help but see that there is a great chance for water power. And the day may not be far distant when Chippawa may regain its position. Besides its old time advantages it has the accommodations of the Erie & Niagara R.R.; with splendid water communication. All that is required is for some of your wealthy men to put their shoulders to the wheel. As I passed through, on the 4th instant, I noticed a large number of scholars coming from a splendid mansion, which is a credit to the place, and as it lies so near one of the greatest wonders of the world, my impression is that it will be one of the last places that will go down, unless the great cataract gives way of which I think there is no danger as it is bound with such large cables to the U.S.
[Welland Tribune, 4 April 1872]
At a meeting of the Municipal Council of Welland Village held on the evening of Friday last, 29th instant, a BY-law was passed intuited- “A By-law for the Regulation of “ the Streets, Sidewalks and Thoroughfares of the Village of Welland, and for the Preservation of Order and the suppression of Nuisances therein,” we give, as subjoined, a brief synopsis of the provisions contained therein:
Sec. 1. Repeals by-laws previously in force respecting objects of this by-law.
2. that persons on foot, meeting on the streets shall pass to the right, or be liable to penalty if disturbance ensue.
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[Welland Tribune, 4 April 1872]
Before Messrs. Hill and Hagar-Samuel Partingham, carriage trimmer, (no relation to the celebrated old lady or her son Ike), was charged by Constable Gilchriese with being drunk and disorderly on Tuesday 2nd inst. Fined $1 and costs $8.50. The prisoner, who appeared to be a very respectable man, said this was the first time he was ever in such a predicament, paid his fine without a murmur, and tendered an apology besides, for the trouble he had given the magistrates.
Before the same-Mrs. McMahon was charged by Mrs. Maria Murphy with having on the 1st inst., defamed her character and otherwise abused her. The parties are both Celtic widows, living on the south end of Canal street. It was proven to the complete satisfaction of the Court that Mrs. McMahon had called the complainant some very bad names indeed, and had accused her of being guilty of conduct of a very naughty nature, which Maria who claimed that “she had a respectable father for her children, so she had,” indignantly denied. Prisoner was fined $1 and costs, but considering her poverty the magistrates and constables agreed to forego their costs and she was only taxed the dollar.
[Welland Tribune, 7 March 1872]
A man named Arthur O’Connor assaulted the Queen while driving on Constitution Hill, on Thursday afternoon last. When the Carriage stopped at the gate at Buckingham Palace, O’Connor ran to the side and presented a document and pistol at the Queen at the same time, threatening her to sign the former immediately or die. He was instantly arrested by the Queen’s attendants, when it was found that the pistol was not loaded and of so primitive a construction as to be incapable of being fired, if loaded. The document proved to be a pardon for all persons imprisoned as Fenians.
O’Connor is about 20 years of age. His father is an Irishman; his mother an Englishwoman, and he was born in England. His house was searched but nothing tending to criminate anyone with him in the insane plot was discovered. The papers found on him are evidently his own work, and the impression of all who heard them read is that they are the products of a deranged mind. He was committed to stand his trial at eh assizes.
[Welland Tribune, 21 March 1872]
Little did we surmise last Thursday, when noticing the apparently slight illness of Mr. E.H. Steggall, that within a few days thereafter, it would be our melancholy duty to accompany his mortal remains to their last resting place. He was a vigorous, hearty man, in the prime of life, and up to Thursday, was scarcely confined to his bed, having visited his store on the morning of that day; but on the morning of the day following his illness assumed a most serious phase, and on Saturday morning, by daylight, and before scarcely any of his friends was aware that he had anything more than a “heavy cold,” he was a corpse. Although by no means a stranger in a strange land, yet he had not a relative this side of the Atlantic. We believe he was about 45 years of age, and a native of Suffolk, England. His funeral took place on Sunday, and was the largest we have ever seen in this town. As he was a Free Mason, being a member of Prince Edward’s Lodge, Picton, Ont., his burial was conducted according to the Masonic Ritual; the members of Merritt Lodge and large number of brethren from adjoining Lodges attending in procession, and taking charge of the disposal of the remains of their deeply regretted brother.-R.W. Bro. I.P. Willson conducting the service in a most impressive manner. The burial service of the Episcopalian Church was also held over his remains by the Rev. Mr. Creighton, at the Church of that denomination in this town, in the place of interment adjoining which his remains were laid. Deceased was open hearted, affable and respected, and his absence will be missed and mourned by the very large circle of friends which he had gained in this place. Referring to his totally unexpected decease, no commentary is more appropriate than the oft repeated yet always appropriate scriptural one,-“Verily, in the midst of life we are in death.”
Died: 16 March 1872
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