[Welland Telegraph, 14 August 1891]
Mr. John England, of Niagara Falls South, is gifted with more taste than the average artist. His pictures are simply fine, every point is made the most of and brought out to perfection. Mr. England’s specialty is the enlargement of photos, and his latest achievement in Welland is that of the late Sheriff Hobson, which may be seen in the county treasurer’s (G.L. Hobson, Esq.,) office. It is a picture that one may be proud of, and all that have seen it pronounce it as first class.
[Welland Telegraph, 10 July 1891]
On Tuesday Mr. hemming was summoned before Police Magistrate Hellems for neglecting to notify the inspector of anatomy of deaths occurring at the Industrial Home, and judgment was reserved until Saturday to allow the defendant’s attorney to argue the case. There is a statutory regulation which enacts that keepers of public institutions must notify the inspector of deaths occurring on the premises under their charge, and in most cases the bodies are sent to a medical school. The Welland county council and Warden Macklem contend that the Industrial Home is not a public institution in the sense implied by the statute, and it was on the warden’s instructions that Mr. Hemming neglected to notify the inspector, The ultimate decision in this case may set the matter at rest as to which is the right interpretation of the law.
[Welland Telegraph, 12 June 1891]
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Kirby, wife of Col. Kirby, collector of customs at old Niagara, which concurred on the 5th inst. Mrs. Kirby was a daughter of *Col. Wm. Servos, of 1812 fame. Mr. Kirby is a well-known and favorite Canadian writer, and is the author of several loyal poems of loyal character. Mrs. Kirby’s funeral was very largely attended on the 7th inst., at St. Mark;s church.
*According to her tombstone she was the daughter of John Whitmore and Magdalena Servos.
[Welland Telegraph, 22 May 1891]
Mrs. Christina Doan figured as complaint in a trespass case before the police magistrate on Tuesday. The defendant was her brother-in-law, and the offence consisted of tying his horse on a vacant lot. The case was dismissed, and the complainant, disappointed at the result muttered something about breaking some person’s head.
A WIRE CABLE THAT CARRIED AN IRON BASKET-WOMEN PASSENGERS
Buffalo Courier
[Welland Telegraph, 15 May 1891]
In the historical society’s rooms in the library building stands an iron basket of latticed and riveted iron strips, painted red, with room for two persons to sit vis a vis on a wooden bottom-altogether a rough and ancient looking contrivance. It was used in years long past to convey human freight across Niagara’s gorge, and in imagination one can see the queer-looking object on grooved wheels running on the small cable above, shoot down the cable’s deflection till the centre was reached, then climb the opposite incline and by other aid finally reach the Canadian bank.
The basket has an interesting history, as the following letter in the possession of the secretary of the society will show. It was written by Judge Hulett of Niagara Falls, and has never before been published.
“George F. Barnum, secretary Buffalo historical society. Dear Sir: It gives me much pleasure to be enabled to furnish you the history of the ‘iron basket’ which was a preliminary means in the construction of the great railroad suspension bridge that now spans the Niagara River, the admiration of the world. The dates I will give you were taken from a diary kept by me during the work.
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[Welland Telegraph, 15 May 1891]
A very quiet wedding took place at Holy trinity church on Saturday, when Mr. Chas. Trimble, of Somerville & Trimble, and Miss Minnie Foster were united by the holy bonds. So quiet was the affair kept that no one but the minister, the contracting parties, and the necessary witnesses were present. Congratulations are now being received by the pair. M: 9th May 1891.
[Welland Telegraph, 24 April 1891]
John P. Einsfeld, brother-in-law of Mr. Geo. Cronmiller, died at his residence in Buffalo on Thursday of last week. Deceased was known to many in Welland County. He married a daughter of the late George Weaver, of Willoughby, who is left a widow. He served in the 49th regiment in the federal army during the American rebellion, and at the close of the war was one of the 59 that were left of the whole regiment He was very popular among his friends, held several prominent positions and was door-keeper at the House of Representatives. The funeral last Sunday was attended by many friends from Welland county. D: 16 April 1891
The Great Novelist’s Favorite “Mamie” to Write of her Father
[Welland Telegraph, 18 December 1891]
Pretty “Mamie” Dickens was already considered by those who knew Charles Dickens best to be the novelist’s favorite daughter. To none of his children, perhaps, was Dickens more affectionately attached, and the “pet daughter’ saw much of her father under all circumstances. When even the dogs were chased out of the novelist’s study, Mamie was allowed to stay. The daughter is now a full grown woman, living quietly just outside of London. For the first time since her father’s death, Miss Dickens has been persuaded to write of him whom she knew so well. During 1892 there will be published in The Ladies Home Journal, of Philadelphia, a series of articles by Miss Dickens under the attractive title of “My Father as I Recall Him.” Fortunately for the thousands who will read what she writes in this series, Miss Dickens has a retentive memory, and she made copious notes during her father’s lifetime. She will tell in this series everything she remembers of her father; how he educated his children; his family life and his personal habits; how he wrote his famous books; his love of flowers and animals; how Christmas was spent in the Dickens household; how the novelist romped with his children; the famous people who came to the Dicken’s home, and his last years and closing days. No articles ever published have in them as much promise of telling the world things which it has never known of Dickens, and Miss Dicken’s story of her father’s life will be eagerly looked for in thousands of homes where the name of Dickens is like a household word.
J.V. Taylor Charged with Raising a $5.00 Note to $35.00
[Welland Telegraph, 13 November 1891]
J.V. Taylor, of Toronto, finds himself just now in a nonviable position behind the bars of the county jail, charged with raising a $5 promissory note to $35.
Taylor is a respectable looking man and is wither innocent of the alleged crime or a good actor. His is highly incensed at what he says is a high handed outrage, and confidently asserts his ability to prove his innocence, when, if successful, he contemplates making some one perspire profusely for making him suffer such an indignity. He will come before his honor Judge Baxter next Wednesday and have the opportunity of saving his reputation.
Taylor has been selling a patent right to a harrow tooth manufactured by Taylor & Judd, Esplanade street, Toronto, and a short time ago made a sale to one Plato, of Fort Erie, taking a note in payment. Last week he endeavored to sell Plato’s note of $35 to Mr. Hawkins, of that village, but making the purchase and after obtaining Taylor’s reluctant consent to take $30 for the paper sent out ostensibly to get the money, but his messenger went to Plato to make inquiries concerning the note.
Plato declared he had given a note for $5 only, being for one set of the harrow teeth instead of $35 for seven sets. In the meantime Taylor left the village and on Friday morning was arrested at Niagara Falls by officer McMicking on a telegram from police officer Griffin. He was given a hearing and committed for trial.
[Welland Telegraph, 13 November 1891]
A happy bridal couple met with a mishap on East Main street on Wednesday evening, that narrowly escaped serious consequences, Mr. E. Learn, of Sherkston, and Miss L. Gainer, of Thorold township, had during the day sworn eternal constancy in the form prescribed by civil and ecclesiastical law, and at the time of the accident were on the honeymoon trip towards Sherkston, when the spirited horses behind which they were riding took fright at some object in the road. The blushing and frightened bride jumped out, while the groom hung on like grim death and succeeded in quieting his horses after they had made a bad mess of the buggy. Borrowing another buggy from Sheriff Smith, the inseparable couple proceeded their way rejoicing.
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