[Welland Telegraph, 23 May 1891]
At the age of 85 years, and after an illness of two weeks, William McLeod died on Friday last, having been a resident of this place for 21 years, and for 30 years previous a resident of the Township of Moulton. The deceased gentleman was a native of Inverness, Scotland, and came to this country when about 30 years of age. He leaves a widow and 6 children, three sons and three daughters, all married. The remains were interred at Graybiel’s cemetery on Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Dayfoot conducting the service.
[Welland Telegraph, 5 June 1891]
John Cross, an old and respected resident of the town, died on Tuesday, at the age of 76 years. Deceased was a native of Ross-shire, Scotland, and came to Canadian 1842, going immediately to work on the Welland canal. He has the distinction of building the first macadamized roads in the county and superintended the construction of the Welland railway as far as Port Robinson. He leaves a wife, 4 boys, 2 daughters and 4 step-children. The interment took place at Overholt’s cemetery yesterday, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Turnbull.
[Welland Telegraph, 27 November 1891]
John Griffith, brother of Mr. Thomas Griffith, of this place, died at Cleveland on Tuesday of Bright’s disease, at the age of 71 years. The remains were brought to Welland yesterday and interred at Fonthill cemetery. Deceased was a resident of Welland some 16 years ago, and at that time worked at the boot and shoe trade. All the old residents knew him well, and a large number were at the Grand Trunk Station on the arrival of the remains.
[Welland Telegraph, 27 November 1891]
Intelligence was received here on Wednesday of the death of Mr. Alex. Kennedy, of Galt, well-known here as traveller for Jas. Warnock & Co., and brother of Mr. Robt. Kennedy, grandson-in-law of Mr. H.D. Lock. Death resulted from congestion of the lungs, after an illness of two or three days. Deceased was 26 years of age, had been married, about three years, and leaves a young wife, but no children.
[Welland Telegraph, 2 October 1891]
Rev. D. Brownell died at Detroit yesterday morning at the residence of his brother, and is to be buried to-morrow (Saturday) at St. George. Many friends in Welland will be very sorry to hear of his demise as he was well liked by his congregation whilst here as a minister, and by the people of the county as a good and genial citizen.
[Welland Telegraph, 9 October 1891]
On Sunday afternoon County Treasurer G.L. Hobson, Esq., was taking a drive up the creek with his handsome pair of chestnut carriage horses, accompanied by his daughter Miss Daisy and his son Master George. When about three miles from home they met a young man on a bicycle coming towards them, and instead of his taking one side of the road he just kept straight for the horses, causing them first to jump on one side of the road and then in their fright to give a spring for the opposite side, upsetting the carriage and pitching all three of the occupants out. The horses then made off up the road and after a run of about four miles got tied out, and when caught were only going at a walking pace. The horses and rig escaped without being injured, but the occupants were not so fortunate, as Mr. Hobson broke one of his ribs, and Miss Daisy Hobson got a severe shaking; the boy was out of the tumble without a mark. Mr. W.F. Secord happened to be driving home at the time and he took Mr. Hobson in his rig and drove him home. Although feeling sore Mr. H. has been able to get to his office each day since Monday and his doctor, W.A. Smith, says he will be alright in a short time.
[Welland Telegraph, 11 September 1891]
Mrs. Nancy Robins, mother of Mrs. H.D. Lock, of Welland, died at the residence of Mr. George Sammons, Wellandport, on Tuesday, in the 87th year of her age. Deceased had spent all her life in the locality, and was known to a large circle of friends. She leaves three sons and three daughters, James, John and Stephen Cronkhite, Mrs. Bacon, Bay City, Mich.., Mrs. H.D. Lock, Welland, and Mrs. George Sammons, Wellandport. The interment takes place today.
[Welland Telegraph. 4 September 1891]
Mrs. Teskey, widow of the late W.E. Teskey, died on Sunday morning. The deceased had been in delicate health previous to the death of her husband which occurred last September, and since her arrival in Welland in January she gradually but steadily sank to death. Three orphan children, between 12 and 3 years, are left.
[Welland Telegraph, 28 August 1891]
Among the attractions at the park are a bronze statue lately erected near the museum, and the pyramid erected, some years ago by Mr. Barnett, to several Indian chiefs of early days. Our impressions on seeing the new statue is that it must be in memoriam of Thyendinaga, or some other chief of the Mohawks, who had once encamped in sight of the great falls of Niagara. The latest guide book has, of course, no references yet to the statue and tourists inquire about it in vain. The features of the face seem well executed and represent some noble son of nature of 100 years or more. The body is cut short and opposes the idea of longer proportions of the upper parts, but this may be true of the form and figure of the two Brants, father and son. The unveiling of the statue has not been reported in the daily papers, or we have failed to read any statement in reference to it, its name or fame. Perhaps it is the first one of a group of figures intended to be displayed in time to the multitudes passing by to indicate men of the early period of Ontario.
Niagara Falls Park commissioners have the honor of erecting the first monument. The Lundy’s Lane Society can show nothing yet as a memorial on the old battle ground, where brave soldiers and Indians fell together. The park commissioners have done themselves great credit.
Excursionists to the Mowat Falls Park complain that there is no bus line accommodation through the park. The 10 cent fee for admission to the island hinders thousands from extending a visit to them and the want of a bus line causes thousands more to keep away from the most delightful portion of the park. No wonder about the lack of patronage. It is a penny wise and a pound foolish policy that most unfortunately prevails in the management of the park, for which nature has done so much to adorn and magnify.
MANY HAIR-BREATHTH ESCAPES-EXCITING ADVENTURE WITH A SHARK
[Welland Telegraph, 14 August 1891]
LONDON, Aug. 7- Capt. Lawlor, on board the American dory, Sea Serpent, which started from Boston on an ocean race with the Mermaid, another dory, officered and manned by Capt. Andrews, arrived at Coverack near Lizard Point on the English Channel at 6.30 o’clock Wednesday morning. His recital of the incidents of the trip shows many narrow escapes from death.
The most exciting event was an encounter he had with a shark. On the night of July 24 he went to sleep after he had made his rudder ropes fast and otherwise prepared his boat to care for herself. He was suddenly awakened by a grinding noise and found a shark rubbing against the boat. He paid no attention to this as it was a common occurrence. Suddenly the boat gave a twist and he found the shark had turned over and had one end of the boat in its mouth trying to gnaw it off. Lawlor had a harpoon, but was afraid that if he threw it he might lose it. He tried to lash a knife to the harpoon so that he might stag the shark without danger of losing his weapon, but found he would not have time to do it as the shark’s powerful jaws were almost crunching the boat. He therefore took a patent yacht signal, a number of which he had on board, and which consist of an explosive preparation which acts somewhat after the manner of a Roman candle, lit the fuse and wrapped the signal in a newspaper. Then he threw his novel weapon overboard. As soon as it touched the water the shark seized it and the signal exploded, much to the detriment of the shark’s internal economy.
On August 3, while trying to speak to the bark, Finland, Lawlor lost control of his boat and the latter went down on her beam side ends and was half filled with water. He had hard work to right her. After parting company with the bark he had very dirty weather. When he arrived at Coverack he was drenched and greatly fatigued. The Postmaster there offered him the hospitalities of his house and Lawlor is now there resting from the strain of the voyage.
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