Niagara Falls Village
[Welland Tribune, 26 March, 1897]
One of the most prominent women in this vicinity passed away at 6 o’clock on Friday evening last in the person of Mary Ford Bush, widow of the late Hon. John T. Bush. Death was caused by dropsy. Mrs. Bush was a daughter of the late Thos. W. Ford of Albany, N.Y., and was in affluent circumstances. Besides owning valuable property in the United States, Mrs. Bush owned the Clifton house, the family mansion, “Clifton Place,” and other real estate. She would have been 77 years of age had she lived until June next. Her husband died Nov. 10, 1888, aged 79 years. Four daughters survive to mourn the death of a loving mother-Mrs. H. de G. Robinson, Niagara Falls, Mrs. Bissell and Mrs. (Dr.) Lippincott, Pittsburg, and Miss Josephine Bush, Niagara Falls. The interment on Monday was somewhat of a private nature. Rev. Canon Bull, a warm friend of the family conducted the burial service of the English church, and the following young men acted as bearers; Frank Newman, John Mitchell, Harry Dart, John Thomson, George Dart. The remains were laid at rest in All Saints’ church yard, adjoining the grave of the departed husband. Deceased will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends, and especially by many needy persons who received from her such kindly aid. Mrs. Bush was remarkable for unassuming acts of benevolence.
Niagara Falls Village News
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
The sudden death of Dr. Clark of Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Monday evening last, was learned with deep regret here, where the doctor was so well and favorably known. He was a model physician and a true gentleman. His loss will be sorely felt across the river, and a wide circle of friends outside the city join in the universal mourning. He had been a resident of Niagara Falls, for over a quarter century, and was a valued friend of both rich and poor. Deceased was born in Massachusetts in 1841 and served as a surgeon during the American war. One son, Edward G., of the Ontario Silver Works, and two daughters-Elizabeth G, and May G. Clarke, both of Niagara Falls survive. Mrs. Clarke (Ella M. Granger) died some eight years ago. L.McGlashan, who was the doctor’s partner in extensive silver works at Humberstone, Ont., and Muncie, Ind., and Dr. McGarry, who was a close friend of Dr. Clarke’s, feel his death very keenly. The funeral on Wednesday was attended by a representative gathering from the city as well as from Buffalo and surrounding towns and cities.
Port Colborne News
[Welland Tribune, 19 March 1897]
Charles H. Carter, ex-harbor master, and father of Messrs. Carter Bros., died very suddenly on Sunday last of heart disease. The announcement of his death came with fearful suddenness upon the community, and marks the third death within the same family within ten weeks-L.G. Carter, who passed away on Dec. 30th, Isabella Carter, died Feb. 24th, and Charles H. Carter on Sunday last-all, however, having lived to a ripe and honorable old age. Only three members of that family now survive-William Carter of Grand Forks, Dakota; Mrs. Tinlin of Port Colborne, and Mrs. H.B. Steele of Humberstone-the latter in a very feeble state of health. Death has surely been busy, carrying off half the family within three months. Charles Carter was one of the best known and most universally esteemed residents of the county, and in marine circles he was a veritable patriarch. To know him was to respect and honor him. He had not an enemy. In politics he was a Liberal, a faithful and conscientious Liberal of the old school. Mr. Carter had been failing steadily but almost imperceptibly of late years, and to his own family death was not wholly without warning. And yet the final and fatal illness was unexpectedly brief. On Friday and Saturday last, despite the sharp weather and high winds. Mr. Carter was about as usual-down into the hold of the Cavalier on Friday, and on Saturday afternoon on board the new tug. At midnight on Saturday he was taken ill, and Mrs. Carter summoned a physician. He rallied in a few hours, and on Sunday morning dressed and laid down on the couch. About one o’clock p.m. on Sunday the treacherous disease of the heart took its worst form, and in a few moments Charles Carter had sunk to eternal rest. The afflicting news overcast the village with deep gloom-flags everywhere were soon at halfmast, and deep sympathy for those nearest to him was expressed on every hand. A figure familiar to most of us from childhood had passed away; a good and kind husband, father, citizen had gone to his reward. The remains were buried on Wednesday with Masonic honors; deceased having been a charter member of masonic lodge. Revs Wm. Morrin and A. Bonny conducted the religious services. Interment took place at Overholt’s cemetery. The following sketch, mainly taken from the county history, gives a most accurate account of the life of deceased.
Chas. H. Carter, son of Levi and Hannah Carter, was born in Chester county, New Jersey, Aug. 13, 1821. A year later the family moved to New York state near Rochester. They contemplated forestalling Horace Greeley’s advice and going west. In fact Mr. Carter and his father made a preliminary trip west, but the Black Hawk war broke out, and after being besieged at Fort Peoria for a season they returned and subsequently came to Canada instead. In 1838 Charles Carter, with his brother William, engaged in the business of towing on the Welland canal, at first with horses and later C.H. Carter owned the second tugs as steam superseded quadrupedal power. C.H. Carter owned the second tug built on the lakes, and the first ever employed on the Welland canal, the “Underwriter,” sixty horse power, built at Buffalo. In 1874 Chas. Carter was appointed harbor master at Port Colborne, which position he held until 1895, when he was superannuated. During the season’s of 1885-6 he had charge of the navigation of the Welland aqueduct, his successful management of which won high mention from leading Chicago and other papers. He is a member of the charter members of Macnab lodge, A.F.& A.M., Port Colborne. There are but few, if any, men living better known on the lakes than the subject of this sketch. In 1849 he married Miranda, daughter of late Solomon Steele of Humberstone. This union was blessed with five sons and four daughters, five sons and one daughter still living. The two eldest sons, Dewitt and Sperry, are doing a successful tug and wrecking business, having accomplished some notable exploits as wreckers. The other sons are Frank, stockholder and director of Santa Monica Electric and Power Co., California; Harry V., engaged in gas and electric business in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, and Alfred located on a stock farm near Innisfail, Alberta territory; his daughter, Miss Clara Carter, is now a student in the Church Training and Deaconess’ house, Philadelphia, and on April 25th she will be set apart by Bishop Lawrence to be the first episcopal deaconess in Massachusetts, with her work located in Boston. Mr. Carter’s present wife, to whom he was married on 13th April, 1887, is Amy, the second daughter of the late Archibald Thompson, sr., of Welland, who still survives.
Port Colborne News
[Welland Tribune, 19 March 1897]
George Zavitz of Aylmer, formerly a resident west of here, died at Alymer on Tuesday. The remains were brought here on the noon train on Thursday for burial, interment at Graybiel’s cemetery. He leaves a wife and unmarried daughter at Alymer, and another daughter, (Mrs. McCain) in Chicago.
Bridgeburg News
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
On Wednesday Peter Nettle found the body of man near shore in the river about a mile below the village. He was well dressed and about 50 years of age. Dr. Mencke was notified and communicated with Coroner Brewster of Ridgeway who deemed an inquest unnecessary. The body was removed to J.H. Atwood’s undertaking rooms. On Wednesday afternoon the body was identified as Gilbert H. Taylor of 22 ½ West Summer street, Buffalo. No one knows how Taylor met his death, but it is supposed that he was dead when he fell into the river. There were no signs of foul play, and doctors advanced the theory that he died from some kind of fit, heart disease or a stroke of apoplexy. The body was taken home Wednesday evening.
Eddie Viel of Brown’s Nurseries
Killed by the Accidental Discharge of a 32-Calibre Revolver
[Welland Tribune, 29 October 1897]
The officers and employees at Brown’s Bros. Nurseries, Pelham, as well as the residents of the township, are in deep grief over the accidental shooting of Eddie Viel, book-keeper for the Brown Bros. Nursery Company on Monday night last, from the effects of which he died on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The facts of the case are as follows: Eddie Viel and Archie Fisher.
WERE BOSOM FRIENDS
-and room mates. Both were employed t the nursery-Archie is a son of Charles Fisher, superintendent of the nurseries, and Viel was a book-keeper for the company, his parents residing on Mutual street, Toronto. The young men were very intimate, and on Monday evening went to the harvest home services at the Friend’s church. Reaching home about midnight, Fisher picker up the revolver, which was empty, and proceeded to load it. In doing so
ONE OF THE CHAMBERS WAS DISCHARGED
-and the bullet struck Viel, entering the lower part of the stomach, passing through the body and lodging near the backbone. The alarm was at once given and Drs. Emmett of Fonthill and Barker of Fenwick instantly summoned. On Tuesday morning, in response to a despatch, the father of the unfortunate young man reached here; a professional nurse was secured from St. Catharines hospital, and everything possible done to relieve the patient’s suffering, and if possible to save his life. The grief of the father, and of the members of the Fisher family, was pitiable to witness. After the arrival of the father, while sufficient yet remained in the weakening frame of the brave young fellow, and in the presence of surrounding friends, he exonerated Archie Fisher from all blame. “Don’t worry so much he said.
ARCHIE WAS NOT TO BLAME
-and it might just as well have been him as me.” On Wednesday morning additional medical aid assistance was summoned, with the intention of removing the bullet, if deemed advisable, but before the surgeon could begin their task a serous collapse set in, and
EDDIE VIEL SANK TO REST
-just thirty-five hours after the accident, the mother was on her way from Toronto, but a message interrupted her, and she returned home without seeing her boy alive. Deceased was eighteen years of age. The remains were conveyed to the 8.40 T.H. &B train yesterday morning at Fenwick, and from thence taken to Toronto, where burial will take place today. Before the body was removed from the grief stricken home of the Fishers a brief but
SAD AND TOUCHING SERVICE
-was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Crowle, pastor of the Fonthill Methodist church, the neighbors attending as a mark of sympathy and respect for one they esteemed so much. Six colleagues bore the casket from the hearse, and the nursery officials and office employees proceeded to Toronto to attend the final obsequies of their well-beloved comrade there. Eddie Viel came here last spring, although he had been in the employ of Brown Bros. Nursery Co. prior to that time. His brief life here had won him many friends and no enemies. He was a young man of good habits.
CLEVER AND AMIABLE
-and always had an eye single to the best of his firm. The kindliest expressions of regard are heard on every end, and sympathy comes from all who know the details of the distressing and fatal affair.
It is but right to say that the revolver was the legitimate property of these young men. Both were frequently employed in conveying messages to and from the bank and valuable mail matter, and the firm
PROVIDED THE REVOLVER FOR THEIR PROTECTION.
Both, too, were accustomed to the use of firearms and many a time had risen with the sun and gone hunting together in the bush. In fact Fisher was almost an adept in the use of firearms, and the discharge of the revolver was purely accidental. Blame can attach to no one, despite the terrible consequences that have followed.
Wellandport News
[Welland Tribune, 5 November 1897]
Albert Eitle died on Sunday evening last. He had lived on the farm where he died. He was never married; his mother and sister kept house for him until his mother died, then his sister took charge. He was deaf and blind for quite a number of years. His word was as good as his bond; he was strictly honest in all transactions, and very much respected I the neighborhood. Much sympathy is felt for his sister, who is left alone on the old homestead. Deceased was a brother to J. V. Eitle of Niagara Falls.
d: 1 November 1897
Fenwick News
[Welland Tribune, 5 November 1897]
Mary Eliza, relict of late David F. Stringer, died at the residence of her son-in-law, John Effrick, Fenwick, on Thursday last week, Oct, 28 th.,at the advanced age of 78 years and 8 months, after a long period of illness and poor health. Her husband predeceased her over eleven years ago, she leaves one son and two daughters-Leonard Stringer and Mrs. John Effrick of Fenwick, and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton of Muskoka. Deceased was a lifelong and consistent member of the Methodist church, respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place on Saturday, and was very largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Sparling in the Bethany church; interment at Dawdy’s burying ground.
Fenwick News
[Welland Tribune, 22 October 1897]
A company of unusual proportions assembled at the home of William Crow, one mile east of Fenwick, on Tuesday last, to celebrate that gentleman’s sixtieth birthday. It was a complete surprise, gotten up by the family, in which invited friends joined, forming a company of nearly one hundred persons-from Pelham, Gainsboro and Clinton. The guests came heavily laden with good things, and the tables, when laid, were a pretty and appetizing sight. When the first table was being seated, reeve Hyatt arose to his feet and presented to Mr. Crow, on behalf of the family, a comfortable arm chair in oak, accompanying the gift with a brief, neat speech, in which the hope was expressed on behalf of the whole company that the recipient would long be spared to enjoy the beautiful present. Mrs. Crow was Sarah Jane Huntsman, daughter of the late John Huntsman of Clinton township. The happy marriage took place in 1863, and in 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Crow moved to Pelham, where they have since resided, commanding always the respect not only of their neighbors and friends, but the community at large. Two of their children have passed away, those surviving being Mrs. H.G. Diffin of Pelham Centre, and Alandes Crow, who lives at the old home. Tuesday was an ideal October day, warm and pleasant, and the large company walked about the beautiful lawn or sat beneath the shading trees, and indulged in games and social chat. It was a genuine old-fashioned happy visit, enjoyed by a host of old friends, who will long remember the gathering with sincere pleasure.
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 29 October 1897]
The sad intelligence of the death of Robt. Martin in Chicago was received by his brothers in Chicago on Friday. The deceased was an iron worker and was employed on the erection of a 10-storey building. He, in company with another man, had just fastened a large piece of iron to the derrick and was watching it being lifted to the top of the building, when the fastening gave way and the heavy mass fell on him. Death was instantaneous. The remains were brought to Thorold on Saturday and taken to the home of his brother, Addie Martin. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to Lakeview cemetery and was very large attended. Rev. Mr. Calvert officiated. The TRIBUNE extends its sympathy to the brothers of the deceased.
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