MRS. PHILIP WEBBER
[Welland Tribune, 5 April 1889]
Mary Catherine Webber, wife of Philip Webber, departed this life on April 1st, 1889, at the family residence, South Pelham, within one day of her 74th birthday. Deceased was a daughter of late Christian Sundy of Gainsboro, and a native of Germany. For 20 years past she had been a resident of South Pelham. Her aged partner for life and eight surviving sons and daughters mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Deceased was a consistent member of the Lutheran Evangelical church. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs. The funeral took place on Thursday, services at the Methodist church, Fonthill, and interment in the cemetery of that village.
[Welland Tribune, 5 April 1889]
Mr. William Richardson, who died at the residence of his sister, Phoebe Davis, relict of the late David Davis, (Louth), was a former resident to Pelham. He was taken with apoplexy on Saturday, the 23rd March, at 6.15 p.m., and never recovered unconsciousness until his death, which occurred on Sunday morning, March 30th, at 3 o’clock. He was attended by Dr. Jessop, who did all that lay in his power to alleviate his suffering, but of no avail. Deceased was a man of great usefulness. He was to have spoken at a Scott Act meeting at night, when he was buried in the afternoon. He served for a number of years in the municipal council, representing Pelham as deputy-reeve, in the Welland County Council for the years, 1872-73. Owing to his benevolent turn of mind he advocated an Industrial Home, and the consequences was the rate-payers of Pelham at that time considered the question of poor house too premature, and he was defeated. He leaves two daughters, nine grand-children, two sisters and one brother (Mr. John Richardson of Welland), to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him four years ago on the journey from whence no traveler returneth. His daughters are Mrs. Erastus Disher of Louth and Mrs. W.A.N. West of Pelham. Deceased was a member of the Disciple denomination, a Reformer in politics, kind father and a consistent man in his dealings. His word was as good as his bond. Interment took place at the Disciple burying ground, Jordon, a very large attendance testifying to the great respect and esteem in which the deceased was held in this community.
[Welland Tribune, 15 March 1889]
One of the best known and oldest residents of this part of Canada, Mr. John Hanly, died at the Industrial Home, Welland, on Tuesday last. His age is probably about eighty years. He came to this country from Kilglass, Roscommon, county, Ireland, when quite a young man, and for a time resided at Port Robinson. About 1844 he came to Port Colborne and opened a tavern near the spot where now stands the G.T.R. elevator. Until the past twelve or fifteen years he had been almost constantly in the hotel business, at one time running a large house at St. Thomas. He was employed as watchman on the canal recently, but his health had become so shattered, that he sought shelter in the Home. He has become a terrible sufferer from asthma for a quarter of a century. Hanly had been married twice, but he outlived both wives. He leaves a son and daughter, aged about 14 and 12 years respectively. John Hanly was one of Port Colborne’s most influential citizens in early times. His hotel was a popular place of resort on the canal. And, singular to relate, another popular and well-to-do hotel keeper along the canal in the forties was Mrs. Jenkinson, (who kept at the “Junction”, and she occupied a room in the home next to Hanly at the time of his death. Cruel Time! The funeral took place on Wednesday from the RC church, Rev. Father Kilcullen officiating; interment in the R.C. cemetery. Years ago deceased ordered his tombstone and paid for it, with the understanding that it should be erected on the day of burial. His instructions were faithfully carried out.
[Welland Tribune, 25 January 1889]
The annual meeting of the congregation of this church took place on Wednesday last week. Notwithstanding the inclement night there was a fair attendance. Shortly after 8 o’clock the pastor took the chair, and after a short prayer the meeting entered on business. Mr. G.C. Cowper, session clerk, read a gratifying report of the spiritual progress of the church during the past year. Mr. T.D. Cowper read the report of the Sabbath school, which showed the effect of good organization and a faithful staff of teachers. The financial report submitted by the managers was the best report ever presented to the church. After meeting all expenses, and sending a fair donation to the schemes of the church, there was a balance of about $50 in the bank. The report from the Ladies Aid Society showed that they had paid over $300 during the year on the building lot. Messrs. A. Robertson and R. Cooper were re-elected managers for three years. Messrs. A. Rose and Walter Balfour were appointed auditors. Mr. T.D. Cowper introduced the subject of a new church. He forcibly pointed out the necessity of having the church in a more central position. After others had spoken a committee of five, viz: Messrs. H.A. Rose, T.D. Cowper, J. McCaw, Geo. Ross and A. Robertson, was appointed to procure plans and subscriptions and estimates, and to solicit subscriptions; to report to the congregation by 1st march. Votes of thanks to Mr. Mellanby for use of room; to the Ladies Aid and to the choir, were passed, and the meeting closed at 10 o’clock.
[Welland Tribune, 18 January 1889]
Death, always regrettable, seems particularly sad and untimely when taking those in the prime of youth. Many friends mourn the death of Miss Nellie O’Brien, daughter of late Daniel O’Brien and Mrs. Thomas Dooley of this town. Nellie O’Brien’s death occurred on Tuesday at the age of 20 years, the cause being pronounced inflammation of the bowels by the attendant physician. The funeral took place today (Friday), to meet at the house at 9 a.m., services at the R.C. church in town and burial in grounds adjoining.
To the parents, sisters and brothers of the late Nellie O’Brien
[Welland Tribune, 25 January 1889]
At a meeting of the choir of the Catholic church, Welland, the following resolution of condolence was moved and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call from our midst a kind and faithful member, we desire herewith to express our deep and sincere sorrow to the bereaved family, and pray God in His mercy to aid them in their sad affliction by Nellie’s death. It has left in our choir a vacant seat, and Welland mourns the loss of a good citizen, while in the family circle there is a vacancy that never can be filled. We therefore humbly pray the good and merciful God, who has called their dear daughter to eternal rest, to ease their aching hearts. And we offer up our prayers for the happiness of her soul, gone before her God, and trust one day to meet again in heaven, when there is no parting.
But it also resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to the family and to the town newspapers. Signed on behalf of the choir by William Staff, Miss Minnie Hobson.
CALLED IN EARLY BLOOM
Lines written on the death of Nellie O’Brien, daughter of the late Daniel O’Brien, and Mrs. Thos. Dooley, of Welland, who died January. 15th, 1889 at the age of 20 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Tearfully, tenderly lay her to rest,
Fold the snowy white hands on the still breast,
See, now she sleeps the clam sleep of the blest,
Nellie, our darling.
Tearfully, tenderly comb the dear hair,
O’er the pale forehead as lily so fair,
See, now she sleeps, removed from all care,
Nellie, our darling.
Lonely and sadly our bosoms are swelling,
Deep from our sad hearts the tears are now welling,
She was our idol, the light of our dwelling.
Nellie, our darling.
Lonely and sadly smooth down the pillow,
Lay her to rest ‘neath the low drooping willow,
Never more to be tossed by life’s turbulent billow,
Nellie, our darling.
Lovingly, tenderly-she was our flower,
Blooming and fading in life’s early hour,
Now she is blooming in heaven’s bright bower,
Nellie, our darling.
Nellie, our darling
WM. STAFF, Welland
[Welland Tribune, 25 January 1889]
No. 1 gas well company talk strongly of putting a gas well down somewhere west of this place. If they have grit enough to put down another well, it should make all, who have the welfare of the town at heart, willing to give them some liberal assistance.
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Gretchen was born August 7, 1889. Her parents were Dexter D. Hoover and Freddie F. Wilson. Dexter was a grocer in Welland. They lived at 97 West Main St. in Welland.
Gretchen attended Central school in Welland and the Welland High School.
Her grandfather was Elias Hoover (1823-1892). He was an early municipal councillor of the Village of Welland. He built the Dexter Hotel on Main St Welland.
Miss Gretchen Hoover entertained a number of young friends at her home on Tuesday night. The evening was spent in games, music etc. and a lunch was also served.
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1904.]
Miss Gretchen Hoover entertained the T.W.S.C. on Wednesday evening. A very enjoyable time was spent by all present.
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1909]
Miss Gretchen Hoover entertained about thirty young friends on Friday evening last at progressive pedro and dancing. Favors were won by Miss Manie Brady and Mr Tom Bradley. Consolations going to Miss J. Chapman and M. Garner.
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[Welland Tribune, 2 August 1889]
SAD NEWS-A telegram arrived here on Saturday morning from Mr. A. Williams, Vancouver, B.C., with the startling news that Mr. Jno. Appleyard had just died in that city, of blood poisoning. It is but a few months since Mr. Appleyard passed through here in the very pink of health, and no word of his illness had been received. His taking off must have been very sudden. His family have been visiting in this vicinity and St. Thomas since Mr. Appleyard’s departure, and the sad and unlooked for intelligence comes as a terrible blow to his delicate wife. He also leaves three sons, the eldest in the employ of the M.C.R. at St. Thomas. Deceased was formerly one of Welland’s most prominent citizens and served at the town council board. Later he conducted business at St. Thomas, From that city he went to seek a new home in the far west., but is cut down in the very prime of life. Mr. R.H. Appleyard, merchant, of Stonebridge, is a brother of the deceased. We know where of we speak when we say that late John Appleyard was one of nature’s noblemen-honest and honorable to a fault, and a kind, loving husband and father.
Late J. Appleyard
BITTEN BY A SPIDER
[Welland Tribune, 9 August 1889]
The following additional particulars of the death of late John Appleyard are furnished by the Vancouver World, July 27th, as follows:
“J. Appleyard who recently arrived from Welland, Ont., died in this city this morning. Deceased had been a resident of Vancouver for about six weeks. About a week since he was bitten by a spider or some such insect, blood poisoning finally resulting. He was 45 years of age, said the father of the family, who are now left to mourn his death. The many friends here from Welland and St. Thomas were unremitting in their kindness and attention to him. His remains were interred this afternoon.“
Late Ex-Mayor Jeffrey
[Welland Tribune, 2 August 1889]
On Sunday afternoon last, William D. Jeffrey, for many years a prominent resident of the town of Welland, passed peacefully to the Great Unknown. Although critically ill for many months, Mr. Jeffrey appeared no worse than usual on the morning of the day of his death, chatting with friends, and with no indication that the end was so near. Shortly after one o’clock collapse occurred, and unconsciousness ensued. Prompt medical measures were taken, but deceased never rallied, and at a quarter past four life ceased to exist.
Mr. Jeffrey was born in Nova Scotia in 1831, but was reared, educated and learned his trade (carriage making) in Pelham; afterward he lived at St. Catharines and Wellandport. In the former town he married his first wife (Miss Woolnough) who died in 1871, and married Mrs. Barr, who survives him, in 1873. By his first wife Mr. Jeffrey had three sons- Jerome, Charles and George. Mr. Jerome Jeffrey is partner in the firm of Messrs. Lyman & Jeffrey, druggists, Buffalo, also of the firm of Taylor & Jeffrey; oil producers-Bradford, Pa. Charles is engaged with the Buffalo firm and George is with the Bradford house-all live pushing business men. By his second wife, two daughters survive-who live at home. The two sisters of deceased are Mrs. Henry Heaslip of Walpole and Mrs. E. Crocker of Iowa.
Mr. Jeffrey became a resident of Welland twenty-one years ago, and has since taken a leading part in our town’s history. During most of this time he has carried on the business of carriage making on an extensive scale. He was a member of the first council board when Welland took upon herself the cares of a town, and in 1885 served faithfully and honorably as mayor.
After a score of years in business harness Mr. Jeffrey retired from trade about 18 months ago, the more fully to enjoy the beautiful home recently erected for him on Merritt street. For more than a year he has been failing in health and for the past few months it was apparent that he could not long withstand the advance of disease, but his death fell upon his family with sad suddenness at last. All his family were present at his death bed except George, who did not reach home until afterward. The funeral on Tuesday was one of the largest our town has ever known. Rev. Mr. McCuaig of the Presbyterian church conducted the religious services, after which the impressive rites of the Masonic fraternity were performed by W. Bros. Brasford and Willson, assisted by members of the craft. Deceased was an honorary member of old Welland lodge, No. 36, Fonthill, and treasurer of Willson chapter of this town. The attendance of Masons was large and representative. The Mayor and council attended in a body. The floral offerings were extremely beautiful, and especially appropriate was an elegant floral pillow from the children of the deceased with word “Father” inset. Interment took place at Fonthill cemetery. And thus passed away another of Welland’s honored pioneers, a just and upright man, a good citizen and a true friend.
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