St. Catharines News
Toronto Man Riding a Bicycle Along the Banks of the Canal Falls in.
[Welland Tribune, 28 May 1897]
St. Catharines, May 24-Geo. E. Mellor of Toronto was drowned in the Welland Canal near lock 24, Thorold, on Saturday night. He was riding down the canal bank from Welland and it is supposed that his bicycle got into a rut and threw him into the canal. The bicycle, half sub-merged, was seen about 4 o’clock this afternoon. His overcoat was tied to the handles. Dragging for the body at once commenced and a man of about middle age was brought to the surface. In his pockets was a letter addressed to H. Knowland. It was at first thought that the drowned man was Knowland, and Inspector Stephen of Toronto was communicated with. Coroner Cumines of Welland was also telegraphed to. The name however revealed the identity of the deceased as George E. Mellor of Toronto, who had been a visitor of Mrs. Knowland’s, who lives on the river road in the town of Welland. He had been given the letter to post for H. Knowland, who also lives in Toronto. Particulars as to the bicycle etc. & c.., placed the man’s identity beyond a doubt. Mellor formerly worked at Eaton’s store, Toronto, and had been engaged in the insurance business more recently. His body was taken to Undertaker Williams’ establishment, where it was viewed by the coroner, who decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Deceased leaves a widow and three children. A brother of the deceased is ex-rural dean of Guysboro, N.S. The Mellor and Knowland families were old friends in England before coming to Canada. The funeral took place on Wednesday; burial in the cemetery at Thorold. The wife of the deceased, who was in Brantford, attended the funeral.
Port Colborne News
[Welland Tribune, 28 May 1897]
Hugh McGovern, who left this place about 18 years ago and made a fortune in the west, died on the 14th inst., at Spearfish, in the Black Hills, Colorado. Deceased had many friends in this place, who will greatly regret his demise.
Port Robinson News
[Welland Tribune, 28 May 1897]
On Tuesday last Johnnie Wilson, an eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson, was accidently drowned in the Welland river while playing with his younger brother near a raft behind the four mill. When the accident happened the little brother hastened home and told his mother. She at once gave the alarm, and in a short time a number of willing hands were on the scene and the body was recovered soon after by Wm. Stevenson. Dr. Park did all in his power to resuscitate him, but without avail. The remains were interred in St. Paul’s church burying ground Thursday afternoon, the Rev. P.L. Spencer officiating. The sorrow and affliction of the parents in the loss of their little one is shared in by the whole village. He was a lovely little boy, bright and cheerful, and a general favorite with all who knew him. “Truly an innocent life bringeth its own rewardings.” He has escaped the battles of temptation in this world.” “The present is not clouded with the past, nor misery shadowed on the future.” Think of him in hope, because Jesus says, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
It is with sincere regret that we refer to the death of Wheeler Calcott, only son of George Calcott, which took place on Friday morning at the family residence on Chappel street. The deceased was in his nineteenth year and had had been employed in the Quebec bank since June last. He was a particularly bright boy and a general favorite in the town He took an active interest in all manly sports, being a member of the tennis club and the curling club, besides being a devoted bicyclist. He was a member of St. John’s church and also an officer in the Sunday school and member of the church choir. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to St. John’s church, thence to the St. Catharines cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. P.L. Spencer. The casket as it rested in front of the altar rails was completely covered with flowers, showing the respect in which the deceased was held by his friends. The pallbearers were: Stanley Fraser, R.C. Brown, John Greenfield, Major Arnold, Frank Cross, Ernest Spencer. The TRIBUNE extends its sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Calcott and the other members of the family in their bereavement.
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
A meeting of the members of No. 2 Company, Thorold, who went to the front in ’66 was held at the City hotel on Monday night. The object of the meeting was to petition the Honorable Minister of Militia for some recognition of their services during 1866 and ’70. And also to forward a memorial to her most gracious majesty, Queen Victoria, asking that a service medal be granted to the men who took part in the stirring scenes of those years. Capt. James occupied the chair. Among the members of the company present were: James W. Mawdesley, Geo. Turner, Wm. Martin, W.F. Hartley, Alex Hoover, James Weeks, James Doherty. It is likely a deputation from the company will be sent to Ottawa to urge their claim on the government.
The Thorold company, commanded by Capt. James, went to the front as a separate company, but which at Fort Erie was attached to the 19th Batt., under Col. Currie. The company consisted of fifty-five men and one commissioned officer, Capt. James. Among the men who can still answer the roll call are: Capt. James, Jas. Weeks, Wm. Martin, W.F. Hartley, Peter Steep, James Dale, A.F. Brennan, Alex. Hoover, Isaac McMann, Robt. Bradley, Henry Boyd, J. McNally, Geo. Turner, James Doherty, James Snyder, Wm. Winslow, Harry Carter, Frank Brown, Geo. Newman, David Dale, J.J. McElroy, Wm. Orr, Geo. Grenville, Jas. W. Mawdesley, Pat Steep, David Griffith, Geo. Griffith, Geo. Rimer, Thos. Shay. Jno. Burley, Steve Bradley.
Wellandport News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
Murray Dochstader, whose death was mentioned last week, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Dochstader. He was grainbuyer for Messrs. Diebel & Bricker of Essex, and held the position as long as he could stand it, thinking he would soon be better, until disease settled on his lungs and turned to fatal consumption. Deceased had taken a business course in the Phillips business college at St. Thomas, and was well-qualified to fill almost any position. He bore his sickness with great patience, always cheerful. The funeral was largely attended, and a very suitable discourse was given by the Rev. Mr. Cruikshanks. Burial took place in the Wellandport cemetery. It is a source of great comfort to Mr. and Mrs. Dochstader to know that such deep respect was shown to their son, and they wish through the paper to thank the friends, neighbors and relatives for all the kindness rendered during his sickness, especially to Benj. Sutherland, who came so far to the funeral and sent medicine or anything to help an old schoolmate, and the Misses Nickson of New York for bouquet of flowers, and many others will please accept their kind thanks.
CHRISTIANITY OWES MUCH TO HIS ZEAL AND ENDURANCE.
His Life During the Early Days of Methodism in Canada was Often One of Great Hardship-The Story of One Now Enjoying a Ripe Old Age.
From the Simcoe Reformer
[Welland Tribune, 30 April 1897]
In the early days of Methodism in Canada the gospel was spread abroad in the land by the active exertions of the circuit rider. It required a man of no ordinary health and strength; an iron constitution and unflagging determination to fulfill the arduous incumbent on one who undertook to preach salvation to his fellow men. It was no easy task that these men set themselves to, but they were strong in the faith and hope of ultimate reward. Many fell by the wayside, while others struggled on and prospered, and a few are today enjoying a ripe old age, happy in the knowledge that a lasting reward will soon be theirs. Most of these old-timers are not now engaged in active church work, but have been placed on the superannuated list, and are now living a quiet life in town or on a farm, free from the cares of the world. They await the call to come up higher.
Rev. David Williams, who lives two miles southwest of Nixon, Ont., in the township of Windham, Norfolk county, was one of those early days circuit riders. He was a man of vigorous health and, although without many advantages in the way of early education, he succeeded by dint of hard and constant study to be admitted to the ministry. He was the first born in the first house built in Glen Williams near Georgetown, Mr. George Kennedy, the founder of Georgetown being a brother of his mother. Today he is 70 years old and for the past 26 years has lived in this country. For many years he had been a sufferer from kidney and kindred diseases. He tried all kinds of remedies, and although sometimes temporarily relieved he gradually grew worse until in October, 1895, he was stricken with paralysis. From this he partially recovered and recovered his powers of speech, but his mind was badly wrecked, and his memory was so poor that he could not remember the name of the person to whom he wished to speak without thinking intently for some minutes. One day driving to church he wished to speak of a neighbor who had lived next to him for twenty years, but he could not recall the name for an hour or more. In addition to his mental trouble, he had intense bodily sufferings; pains in the head, across the forehead, in the temples and behind the ears, across the lower part of the skull and in the joint of the neck. He had great weakness and pains in the back, hips and legs. In fact, so much did he suffer that sleep was almost an impossibility, and he fell away in weight until hs weighed only 145 pounds. By this time, Dec., 1895, he became despondent and felt that if he did not soon obtain relief, he would soon bid adieu to the things of the world. On the 20th of December he read of a cure in the Reformer by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, and being seized with a sudden inspiration, at once wrote to Brockville for a supply of that marvelous remedy. Immediate good results followed their use and he has improved wonderfully during the past year. He has recovered his bodily health and strength, is comparatively free from pain and his memory is nearly as good as it ever was, and as the improvement continues the prospects are very bright for complete recovery. He has gained 20 pounds in weight since beginning the use of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Mr. Williams says: “I cab heartily endorse the many good things said of these pills in the papers, and strongly recommend them to anyone suffering as I was.”
Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are a blood builder and nerve restorer. They supply the blood with its life and heart-giving properties, thus driving disease from the system. There are numerous pink colored imitations, against which the public is warned. The genuine Pink Pills can be had only in boxes, the wrapper around which bears the full trade mark, “Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People.” Refuse all others.
Fort Erie News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
It is with sadness that we record the death of one who was beloved by all who knew here, in the person of Miss Sarah A. Smith, daughter of Wm. T. and Elizabeth Smith in her 2oth year. Deceased came with her parents from London, England, to this village four years ago, and since her abode with us had endeared herself to all who became acquainted with her in her bible class and Sunday school; also among the young people of the Sons of Temperance. Her heart was with the cause which was appreciated by its members by sending a beautiful pillow of roses with the motto inscribed on it, “Our Friend.” Deceased had not enjoyed the best of health since living her, the air being not good for her lungs. She had suffered a great deal, but bore it all patiently for Jesus’ sake. She was stricken down Monday evening, 29th March, with bronchial pneumonia, and during her few days of serious illness would frequently say, “Lord Jesus, make me as white as snow,” and death came and claimed its victim on Saturday, 3rd April. The morning previous to her death she said, “Mother, things look so cheerful. As the good book says, “By their fruits ye shall know them. “ The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy in their sad affliction. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the 7th inst., from the family residence, Queen street. There were numerous and beautiful floral tributes. Rev. Mr. Morris, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the services at the house, and paid a touching tribute to the beautiful Christian character of deceased. Rev. P.W. Smith conducted the funeral services at the English church. Music was rendered by a choir of young ladies of the church. A large gathering of friends was present to pay their last tribute to a departed friend. Interment at the English church cemetery. The pall-bearers were: – Chas. Krafft, John Players, Arthur Putney and Harry Ey.
Fort Erie News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
Mrs. William Warren, widow of the late Capt. William Warren of Fort Erie, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E.E. Risely of Bertie, on Sunday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Warren lived in Fort Erie most of her life where she was well known and beloved for her many good qualities. Always and ever ready to do what she could for those about her, unselfish and generous to a fault, a perfect mother whose first thought was for her children’s happiness; a Christian woman in the truest sense of the term.
Lately Mrs. Warren had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Ingles of Niagara Falls, and was only in Bertie on a visit. Little did she think that that visit was to be her last, and that she would never return to the Falls.
She leaves three daughters-Mrs. E. E. Risley of Bertie, Mrs. Frank Anderson of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Harry Ingles of Niagara Falls.
The funeral which was attended by her many warm friends, took place on Friday last at St. Paul’s church yard, Fort Erie in a pouring rain. The Ven. Archdeacon Houston and the Rev. Percy Smith, rector of St. Paul’s officiated. The pallbearers were:-Tom Lewis, Tom Warren, Wm. Rainsford, C. Risely, Wm. Anderson and E. Baxter.
Niagara Falls Town News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
Miss Margaret Gunn, sister of H.J. Gunn, for long years cashier at the G.T. freight office, died on Thursday, April 8, aged 73, and was buried at Fairview on Monday, Revds. Tapscott and Stevens officiating. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gunn, Toronto, attended the interment. We heartily sympathize with Mr. Gunn in his loss.
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