This Story as Told by Dr. Ryall, of Hamilton, A Surgeon of the 13th Battalion.
[Welland Telegraph, 5 June 1891]
Twenty five years ago Tuesday the battle of Ridgeway was fought in this county, and the following narrative published some time ago in the Hamilton Spectator, although it relates more particularly to the movements of the Thirteenth Battalion, will never the less at this time be very interesting to TELEGPAPH readers.
The first day of June, 1866, was a beautiful summer morning, when my father called me from peaceful slumber, saying that there must be some unusual excitement in the city as he heard the bugle call repeated several times. He then called my two step-brothers, both of whom were members of No.4 company. One was a private, the other carried a bugle. They started then, for the first time, that the battalion had received orders at the previous drill to assemble immediately at call of the bugle. We went down to the armory and there learned that the Thirteenth was under marching orders to repel the raiders. The battalion responded quickly to the call. Those members who were absent on business from the city joined their companions as speedily as possible. Two officers were absent who did not participate in the engagement. Although rumors of hostile intentions were rife, the most remote idea of a Fenian invasion never occurred to me. At that time I had not fully made up my mind to remain a member of the battalion, but when the order to march came I had to proceed in civilian costume, having neglected to procure the necessary military outfit.
The Thirteenth had been drilling for a considerable period and was in excellent order. The general appearance of the battalion was better than it has been for several years since, although it did contain at that time a few members who would scarcely have passed a medical examination. The men were as efficient in drill as indoor drill could make them. They were also fairly equipped for the service which they were supposed then to perform, and which I presume was expected to consist of a few hours’ pleasure excursion. I don’t think that a single member of the regiment from the colonel down ever expected to hear a shot fired on that occasion. Read the rest of this entry »
LIEUT. MURRAY AT THE TAKING OF FORT NIAGARA
A Letter From His Daughter to Rev. Cannon Bull, Which Gives Many Facts Not Mentioned by Historical Writers.
Glen Farm, Stamford, Dec. 18, 1890.
[Welland Telegraph, 8 May 1891]
MY DEAR CANNON BULL- I know nothing about Gen. Brock that is not known to the world. I suppose Mr. Read’s book will not give any details of the war after the death of Brock. I wish some capable writer with the requisite historical faculty for sifting the truth from the rubbish of fables that so often gathers round past events, making so-called history valueless, would write one authenticated by military dispatches and trust-worthy records at first hand, wherever they can be had. As an instance of the little reliance to be placed on relations of historical events written long after they took place, and apparently having no authority for their statements, I may instance the case of my father, though it is a case of no importance except to the cause of truth, as a proof of historical inaccuracy. Read the rest of this entry »
[Welland Telegraph, 15 May 1891]
Major L. Clarke Raymond is certainly a very fortunate barrister, as all the cases that he has had before the courts during the present month has been decided in his favor. On Monday the case of J. Macdonald & Co., of Toronto, vs A.E. White et al, was decided in favor of the defendants, who were represented by the Major. On Wednesday the case Bradt vs Maines, a dispute as to occupancy of a store, was settled in favor of plaintiff, and the case of Regina vs Howell, of International Bridge, was discharged. In the matter of Scotty Jackson vs James Spain, for keeping a $10 note, the property of Jackson, a verdict was given in favor of the plaintiff. In each of the cases Mr. Raymond represented the winning side. The case of Howell was certainly a cruel one. The man was arrested in May for stealing a horse blanket on the 1st January from Mr. I.H. Allan, of International Bridge, whilst in a drunken stupor. Upon returning the same to Mr. Allan and getting his seal cap which he had left behind the matter was forgotten, until election time, when a row took place between Spain and Jackson in the latter’s store where Howell is employed, and because of Howell being a witness to Spain taking Jackson’s $10 bill, some evil disposed person worked up the case of stealing against Howell, who was committed by Magistrate Hill and dis-charged by Judge Baxter.
[Welland Telegraph, 11 September 1891]
On Saturday last, after a sickness of over a year, the sad news was proclaimed that Mrs. Ross was dead. It was indeed sad, as she died without seeing her husband to wish him that long adieu, and to be with her whilst the dissolution of the spirit from the body took place. Mr. Ross left about two weeks for a trip to Little Current for a much needed rest, and it was during his absence that Mrs. Ross caught a fresh cold which proved so fatal. Messages were sent asking Mr. Ross to return immediately, but unfortunately he did not receive them, and consequently did not get home until Tuesday evening. Although he had been told that Mrs. Ross was much worse, he did not learn of the facts until he got out of the train at St. Catharines, where he was met by his brother, Mr. Wm. Ross, Mr. Wm. Bull and Mr Robt. Cooper, who were there waiting his arrival. His feelings can be better imagined than described on learning the sad news. The funeral took place on Wednesday at 1 p.m., service being conducted at the home as well as at the grave, by the Rev. F. McCuaig. At the close of the service the many friends took their last look of all that remained of one who in life was so universally liked and respected, and many a tear of sympathy was shed for the loving husband and two little motherless children. At two o’clock the casket was conveyed to the hearse by the following gentlemen, who acted as pallbearers: Messrs. D. McEwing, J.H. Burgar, G.L. Hobson, F. Swayze, R. Cooper and T.D. Cowper, and started for the St. Catharines cemetery, where the interment took place. Many of the residents drove, whilst those who were at the house to pay a last tribute of respect returned to their various homes. The bereaved husband and children were accompanied to the cemetery by Mr. F. Warrington, brother of the deceased, Mr. Wm. Ross and Mr. Wm. Bull. At St. Catharines they were met by Mr. J.C. O’Beirne of Montreal, Mr. Henry Rogers of St. Catharines, and others. Elsewhere will be found a card of thanks to the many friends for their kindness, but Mr. Ross would like to specially thank Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ross, of Guelph; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bull, Mr. Fred Warrington, Mrs. Rogers, of Toronto, the friends who sent such beautiful offerings of flowers, and to Mr. Henry Rogers of St. Catharines, for his kindness to the party in that city.
Death at the Home
[Welland Tribune, 14 August 1891]
Frederick Stewart, an inmate, from Stamford township, died at Welland Industrial Home on Tuesday, August 11th, aged 78 years, and was interred in the Home burial ground on Wednesday. The Rev. W.H. Swayze conducted the service.
[Welland Tribune, 14 August 1891]
Welland friends are waiting to shake hands with Mr. Chas. Jeffrey and congratulate himself and bride (formerly Miss Laura Jones of Buffalo) on their marriage, which took place at Buffalo on Wednesday. The wedding was a quiet but elegant affair. The ceremony took place at 10.30, an exquisite wedding breakfast followed, and at 12.50 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey left by train for a western tour, which will include Detroit, Chicago and other points. The happy couple expect to return to their home via Welland.
m: 12 August 1891
[Welland Tribune, 1891]
Dr. Howell, while driving up Division street Monday noon, had an exciting runaway experience. While he was driving past Dr. Hutton’s residence the shafts on the cutter dropped on the horse’s heels, frightening the animal, which bolted. The doctor hung on while the horse went over the bridge and up Ball street. When just opposite Mr. Swartz’s residence the doctor steered the horse into a tree and brought the cutter to a standstill, but the horse broke loose and ran some distance farther. The doctor was thrown out but beyond a severe shaking up received no serious injury. The cutter was damaged but the horse was unhurt.
[Welland Tribune, August 1903]
Dr. Howell and son Harry returned home on Saturday evening, after spending a couple of weeks in Muskoka. Mrs Howell and daughter Doris will remain in Muskoka till the end of the month.
[Welland Tribune, 1904]
Dr. J.H. Howell, M.B. Toronto University, M.C.P.S.O. Office and residence, corner Fraser and Bald Streets, west side Welland. Jail Surgeon County of Welland.
[Welland Tribune, 1909]
Applications were received from Drs Davis and Howell for the vacant office of medical health officer.
[Welland Tribune, 1921]
Dr. J.H. Howell, Welland—Office and residence, corner Bald and Fraser Sts. Opposite Presbyterian Church. Office hours 8 to 9a.m., 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m.
35 YEARS AGO
By
OLIVER UNDERWOOD
On Dominion Day, 1891, thirty-five years ago, there floated over the building of the old Welland Tribune a new banner of red, white and blue bunting, with the word “Tribune” affixed in satin gold letters on the middle strip. A few days previously the banner had been presented to J.J. Sidey, editor and proprietor of the newspaper by its staff which numbered all of twelve people whose names were attached to the presentation.
Four of these old-timers are still attached to the present paper: the perennial George Wells, whose hair may not have been of quite so silvery a hue then but who is unchanged otherwise; Chas. Peach, who is still slinging type in the composing room; Harry C. Casper who wasn’t so hard-boiled then as he is today and who likely was then manipulating a composing stick instead of the linotype over which his fingers-all of them even unto the thumb-now swiftly play. For Harry does not use the one-finger system in vogue in the news room; not for him the hunt-and-pick stuff; i.e. hunt the keyboard for the wanted letter and then peck it with one finger. The fourth is George E. Scace who is still slinging “pikey.”
There is yet another name, but its bearer deserted the printer’s trade for another vocation. Harvey Dawdy was then The Tribune’s printer’s devil. A year later he went into the hardware and plumbing business with John H. Crow.
The remaining names are Ed McCann, Tom Phillips, Miss Ross, Allie Eddy, Miss Jennie Ross and S.J. and H.C. Sidey.
(The article on the presentation of the flag was written by Frank C. Pitkin on Friday. Little did he that before another noon had come the Harvey Dawdy he wrote of would have passed from earth.)
The Welland Tribune and Telegraph
13 July 1926
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