PELHAM
[Welland Telegraph, 27 February 1891]
The residence of Mr. Joseph Gould was the scene of a happy wedding on Wednesday of last week, (18 February 1891) when Miss Rosa Singer, sister of Mrs. Gould, was led to the altar by Mr. Herman Mayer, of Bradley, South Dakota. Some 60 guests were present and the ceremony was performed about 11 o’clock by the Rev. Mr. Cook of Fonthill. The bride’s costume was old rose pink with rose trimming and bridal veil. Misses Mattie Page, Mable Gould and Ella Singer, beautifully costumed in cream nuns’ veiling, filled the important position of bridesmaids, while the groom was supported by Messrs. H. singer, Harvey and Harry Page. A very pleasant afternoon and evening was spent by the guests. The young couple after remaining in the neighborhood for a few days, visiting friends, will leave for their future home at Bradley, South Dakota.
[Welland Telegraph, 6 February 1891]
The death of Mr. Franks on Sunday night was quite a surprise to our townspeople, as on Saturday he attended to his duties as book-keeper for McCleary & McLearn as usual. Sunday he was in his usual spirits, and ate heartily, going to bed in good health. About 11 o’clock his wife was awakened by an unusual sound, which on investigation proved to be the bursting of a blood vessel. Dr. Ball was sent for, but could do nothing, as death resulted in a few moments afterwards. Mr. Franks came to town six years ago from Brampton, and has filled the office of book-keeper for McCleary & McLearn with satisfaction. He was respected by all, and was a good citizen. He married the oldest daughter of Mr. Hough. His young wife has the sympathy of the whole community in her sad bereavement. He was only 24 years of age.
[Welland Telegraph, 6 February 1891]
Mr. C. Greaves, of the Forks Road, more familiarly known as “The Dutch Doctor,” came to town last Friday to draw some money from the bank for his wife. He got the money, made a few purchases, leaving the latter with Segelhurst, of the Commercial, saying he would call for them, then went to the M.C.R. station and boarded a train for Buffalo. Nothing has been been heard of him since and some alarm is manifested by his friends, as on all former occasions when he came to town on a similar errand, he was particular to return promptly. Some think he has met with foul play, others that he may have got on a spree at Buffalo, and have been locked up. Another opinion is that he has gone to the old country, as on several occasions he has expressed his intention of doing so, as soon as he obtained sufficient funds.
[Welland Telegraph, 23 January 1891]
Miss Greely, who was formerly a teacher in Grafton, and although 85 years of age is in full possession of her facilities, and in delivering her address before the large audience gathered together at Grafton, on the 3rd inst., to witness the hoisting of the Empire’s flag, was listened to with the greatest of interest and attention.
Miss Greely, who was greeted with long continued cheers, commenced an address which was rendered with a vigor and cleanness that is truly remarkable for one of her age. She said: “Before commencing to make a few remarks on the British flag, I would say to those present, you will probably never again have an opportunity of seeing one who remembers the day that General Brock was killed, for I well recollect hearing the guns at the battle of Queenston Heights. What are the ideas which will fill the minds of the Canadian youth when they see the British flag raised on their school houses? What should they think of it? For what object has it been placed there? It is the symbol of power, of bravery, of daring enterprise, of heroic endurance, of faithfulness to duty, and whatever man has done or can do that is good or great, has it not been done under the shelter of that flag? And, with the progress of civilization and refinement, still wider views and brighter prospects reveal themselves and more interesting associations cluster around it.
Read the rest of this entry »
[Welland Telegraph, 16 January 1891]
Death claimed an old and respected resident last Monday morning, in the person of Andrew Hardie, who passed away at the age of 53 years, after a protracted period of suffering from consumption. He had been affected by the disease for some years, and for nearly a year previous to his death was confined to the house. Deceased had been a resident of Thorold for about 17 years, served several terms in the council, held the position of market clerk for a time, and commanded the honor and respect of all who knew him. In politics he was a reformer, in religious matters he was a conscientious member of the Methodist church. The funeral took on Wednesday and was largely attended.
[Welland Telegraph, 9 January 1891]
New Years day was a sad one to the many friends of our late townsman Wm. Lewis, who in the morning of life, at the age of 30 years, was after a brief illness called in that bourne from which no traveller returns. Mr. Lewis was a native of Streetsville, Ont., where he was born on the 2nd of December 1861. His father, Mr. John Lewis, is at present foreman in the blacksmith department of the M.C.R., at St. Thomas. Deceased was married on July _th, 1881, to Miss Sarah Gibson, of Fort Erie, who with their only child, a daughter, survives him. He entered the service of the Canada Southern Railway at this place about 14 years ago as a blacksmith, at the end of four years he was transferred to the shops at St. Thomas where he remained five or six years when he severed his connection with the C.S.R. and returned to this place and entered the service of the Grand Trunk railway at their shops, where he was employed until his fatal illness closed his services. Besides his widow and daughter, his father, mother, one brother, George J. Lewis, baggageman, M.C. R., and one sister, Mrs. F.M. Waldo, of Seneca Falls, N.Y., survive him. The funeral took place on Sunday last from St. Paul’s church, Fort Erie, and was one of the largest ever witnessed here. The burial was under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., of which fraternity Mr. Lewis was an esteemed member. The Oddfellows of International Lodge were assisted by large delegations from two sister lodges of Buffalo. Deceased was respected and esteemed as a citizen, won the good will and friendship of his associates in the railway service, and his sudden and early death will be regretted by all who knew him. His many relatives have the sympathy of the village.
CARD OF THANKS-The family of the late William D. Lewis wish to tender heartfelt thanks to the members of International Lodge, I.O.O.F., to the G.T. Employees, to the workmen in the M.C. Blacksmith shop and to the neighbors and friends for their many words of condolence, acts of kindness and handsome floral tributes.
SARAH A. LEWIS
[Welland Telegraph, 9 January 1891]
Does it ever occur to our readers what romances, what curious secrets, come to the care of a doctor? Quite as improbable events happen in real life as ever found in the most sensational novels on the shelves of a circulating library, and the experience of any physician would furnish enough stories to make the fortune of a paragrapher. One of these came under my notice. Eighteen years ago I was a struggling young physician. I had just graduated with credit from McGill, but I was poor and unknown, and my chance of practice were vague indeed. An office in a stuffy house in a poor neighborhood, where an untidy, slatternly landlady was my sole resource for domestic comfort, represented my means, and at times my heart was as low as my finances, as I brooded over my prospects for the future.
It was late, on a bitter night in January, and the crisp snow crackled sharply under my feet of the chance pedestrian, that my office bell rang sharply, and I hurried down at once to the door. Standing in a little group were two or three men supporting the unconscious figure of an old man, the blooding froth on whose lips told me he was injured internally. “Bring him in at once,” and as the good fellows laid down the senseless figure on the sofa, one of them whispered to me, “Run over, doctor, by a sleigh, and he seems to be badly hurt.”
Read the rest of this entry »
[Welland Telegraph, 18 December 1891]
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 9th, the monotony of the usual quiet neighborhood of Pelham Corners was broken by the arrival of a large number of guests at the residence of Mr. Seth Page, the occasion being the marriage of his eldest daughter, Miss Stella M. Page to Horace M. VanEvery, one of the most highly respected farmers of Pelham. The hour announced for the nuptials was 7 o’clock, by which time the spacious family residence was filled with guests, eager to witness the interesting ceremony. The Rev. Chas. Cook performed the impressive marriage service. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining-room where a sumptuous repast was partaken of, followed by congratulations. The happy couple left the same evening on their honeymoon trip, intending to visit St. Thomas, Chatham and other western cities. The wedding presents bestowed upon the bride were unusually handsome. We sincerely wish Mr. and Mrs. VanEvery a long, happy and prosperous life.
[Welland Telegraph, 25 December 1891]
THREE RIVERS, QUE.
Mr. Wood, of the Bank of Commerce, Thorold, has lately obtained from a friend at Ottawa, a very curious book called “Album de l’Histoire des Trois Rivieres” with fac similes of old documents and plans, etc., with interesting descriptions and explanations. Among them is the first page of the parish register and the earliest election of deputies in 1648; also plans of the town in 1685, 1704 and 1721.
ST. CATHARINES, ONT.
In the early record of the settlement of St. Catharines, there is an interesting statement of the organization of St. George’s church, 17th February, 1796. There is a list of 44 subscribers to the building fund amounting to £121.12_. For many years the Rev. Robert Addison, of Niagara, was the only clergyman of the church of England in the Niagara peninsula. He died in 1829. He was succeeded at Niagara by the Rev. Thomas Creen, and at St. Catharines by the Rev. Isaac Williams, who was followed by the Rev. Richard Clarke. During the war of 1812-14 the little church of S. George was often used as a hospital. It was burn’t down a short time before 1837.
A new church was built and completed in 1840, the site having been donated by the late Hon. W.H. Merritt. This church was consecrated on the 17th of August 1841, on the same day the Rev. A.F. Atkinson was inducted as rector.
BRANTFORD, ONT.
The Mohawk church, situated about two miles from Brantford was erected in 1784 by the Mohawks very shortly after they had removal from the beautiful valley of the Mohawk river, U.S., and in the spirit of loyalty sought a new home where they could preserve their allegiance to the British Crown. The graveyard adjoining the church is now “a city of the dead” of that great Indian family. The great Brant and his son John are there buried in one grave. It is historic ground of deepest interest. We should like to obtain a statement from the parish record of its early dates and names.
ST. MARK’S CHURCH, NIAGARA
The federation of this church was laid in 1792 in which year the Rev. Robt. Addison was appointed by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts, missionary and rector of the parish of Niagara. The first entry in the register was the wedding of Henry Warren and Catharine Algor in 1792.
“May 31, 1793, died Mrs. Catharine Butler, wife of Col. Butler.”
“January 25, 1794 was buried M. Kerr, wife of Robert Kerr, Esq.,”
Mrs. Kerr was a daughter of Sir William Johnson and his wife Mollie Brant, sister of Thayendenegea. Mr. Kerr was a near relative to the Duke of Roxorough. One of his sons was Col. Wm. T. Kerr, of Wellington Squarenow Burlington, Ont. Another entry in St. Mark’s church register is the burial of C. John Butler of the Rangers, May 15, 1796.
The history of Upper Canada of 100 years ago is full of interest.
THE FIRST GRAVEYARD OF UPPER CANADA
Among the places of heartfelt interest to Canadians we deem especially the burial grounds of our first settlers. These were located on the farm lands of new settlements form 1783 to the times when churches began to be built and the God’s acre was duly set apart for burials. Around Niagara are the family grounds of Col Butler, Peter Servos and Alex. Hamilton of 1783.
Around Hamilton city we know of the private grounds, dating 100 years ago, of Geo. Hamilton, W.B. Vanevery, Binkley, Ryckman, Terryberry, Smith, Burkholder, Jonathan David and Lottridge. The farms once belonging to these old names possess a claim upon our attention, which we are anxious to evince in some suitable way. Would not present descendents furnish lists of their buried dead in those places, and so perpetuate the names of early settlers?
James Greenwood Goes to His Death Amid the Awful Roar of Niagara.
[Welland Telegraph, 4 September 1891]
Niagara’s latest victim was hurled to his death over the great cataract on Friday night last and the village of Chippawa lost a citizen in the person of James Greenwood, son of Mr. Wm. Greenwood, village clerk. The deceased had during the season been attending to a shooting gallery at the hotel on Navy Island, and every evening rowed across to the Chippawa shore in a small boat, a distance of nearly half a mile. On Friday evening he left the island about 8.30 and was apparently in good health and spirits as he shoved off. The night was quite dark and those on the shore soon lost sight of him, and this was the last seen of the unfortunate man. His non-appearance at home that night created no uneasiness, as it was naturally supposed he had remained on the island. Saturday morning when he did not appear at his post inquiries were made and then only it was discovered that he had evidently gone over the falls. Search was instituted and some fragments of the boat were discovered at Bass Rock, just below the falls, and other portions at the whirlpool. The deceased was subject to fainting spells and it is supposed he was seized with one of these, or that one of his oars broke and he was helplessly carried to his doom. He was about 38 years of age and unmarried.
Subscribe..
