Mrs. E. Lampman of Welland has been visiting at her father’s.
W.E. Reece has purchased the Silverthorn farm near Candasville, and will shortly live there.
Some mean rascal took a nice pig from C. Misener on Saturday night. A stop should be put to this petty pilfering.
W. MacPherson, who has been working for A. Johnson, has completed his term and returned to his home at Rosedene.
T.F. Swayze gave our school a treat on Friday with his gramophone. It certainly is a great invention and interests the scientific mind quite as much as the kinetoscope or vitascope. Frank deserves patronage for bringing it in the neighborhood and exhibiting at such popular prices.
Mrs Jacob Robins
It is our sad duty this week to record the death of Mrs. Jacob Robins, who died on Sunday, 7th inst. Deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents of this community, having reached the ripe age of 84.
Fr some two years she has been unable to get around well, but bore her sufferings with that resignation and tranquility which marks the truly christian character. She was the last one of the first members who said the cause of God should prosper in this neighborhood, and who with true heroism joined with those who predeceased her in establishing the U.B. church here. Her labors have not been in vain, and their fecundity could be realized by her before she passed away.
She leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother.
The funeral was held on Tuesday and was largely attended, the neighbors and friends assembling to witness the obsequies of one whom in life they loved. Rev. Bachus preached a very fitting sermon from Rev., 14th chapter and 13th verse.
J. Lambert, who has been employed in N.Y. state, is visiting relatives here..Geo. Horton of Buffalo will winter at home… Andrew and Harry Early have returned from Port Dalhousie and will spend the winter with their parents…. D.N.. Bea of North Pelham has returned to winter headquarters…It is rumored that one of our young men is to be raised to the magistrate’s chair. Bully for Boyle, … Mrs. A Jamieson and Willie, spent Sunday with relatives at Smithville…Rev. Bachus will preach at Bethel Sunday night…Tice Moore of Wainfleet, who has been afflicted with stomach trouble, has been taken to St. Catharines hospital.
[Welland Tribune, 15 October 1897]
In the Matter of Minnie Estella Robbins, an Infant under the age of Twenty-One years.
NOTICE is hereby given that after this notice shall have been published in this paper for twenty days, an application will be made by Nellie M. Miller of the Township of Pelham, in the County of Welland, school teacher, to the Surrogate Court of the County of Welland, for a Grant of Letters of Guardianship of the person and property of the above mentioned, Minnie Estella Robbins, whose surviving parent died on the 11th, September, 1897. The applicant is the maternal aunt to the said infant.
Dated at the Town of Welland this 30th day of September, 1897
GERMAN & MACDONELL
Solicitors for the Applicant
[Welland Tribune November 26, 1897]
A quiet, but happy wedding took place on Thursday, Nov. 11Th, at 8.30 p.m., at the residence of Menno Moyer, at 315 Walnut st., Buffalo, N.Y., (brother of the bride), when Miss Eliza Moyer, second daughter of Michael Moyer of Humberstone, and Charles Dehner were joined in holy matrimony, by the Rev. Dr. Smith of St, James church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Sarah Moyer, while Charles Hoschke of Port Colborne supported the groom. The bride looked lovely in cream swansdown, trimmed with brocaded silk and bead trimmings, while the bridesmaid looked pretty in pale blue trimmed with white brocade silk and pearl trimmings. The bride carried a handsome bouquet of white carnations and was given away by her brother, after which a light lunch was served and the happy couple departed on their honeymoon trip.
[Welland Tribune December 17, 1897]
Number in the home, Dec. 16th-51
Charles A. Hart, an inmate, committed from Bridgeburg, died on Wednesday, aged 73 years. The body was taken to Dunnville for interment.
[Welland Tribune November 12, 1897]
At the residence of her son-in-law, Thos. Robbins, of Stanberry, Mo., Dec. 19, 1896, Mrs. Mary Ann Moore passed away after a lingering illness of several months. She was born in the State of Delaware, Nov. 22, 1822, and was consequently in her 75th year. She was married May 30, 1838, near Fenwick, Ont., to her now bereaved husband, Matthew Moore, who is at present in his 86th year and in very feeble health.
Out of a family of fifteen children the following are living in the Western states;- Mrs Cynthia Robbins, Mo., Mrs. Elizabeth Tiberghien, Kansas City, Mo., S.B. Moore, Neb., Mrs Mary Dawdy, Mo., Geo. Moore, Iowa, Mrs. Ada Mulligan, Mo., Mrs Maggy Gregg, Mo., also Mr. Martin Moore of Pennsylvania and I.B. Moore of Wainfleet, Canada. In religion she was a cheerful and valued member of the Methodist church. Hr funeral was held in the Methodist church by her pastor, attended by a large concourse of friends. After which her body was laid to rest in the Depriest grave yard by the side of her son at Stanbury, Mo., Dec. 22, 1896.
The subject of this sketch will be remembered by most of the old settlers in this neighborhood and along the Robinson Road where the family resided a great many years, having moved to their western home about 17 years ago.
[Welland Tribune October 22, 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 sixieth birthday. It was a complete surprise, gotton 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 of Clinton township. The happy marriagr 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.
[Welland Tribune July 16, 1897]
Albert Kottmeier, second son of Henry and Christina Kottmeier, was born in Louth township, Nov. 22, 1861, and died at the old homestead, Thorold township, July 11, 1897. No youth ever gave brighter promise of a more vigorous manhood until the age of seventeen was reached, when he was stricken with a violent type of rheumatism which proved to be the destroyer of all fond hopes. Nearly all the remedies know to the medical profession were resorted to but in vain, his was a case wherein science failed, and the disease progressed until it completely wrecked a once finely developed and athletic young man. Seldom is mortal man called upon to endure an affliction equal in severity to his, but it was borne with a christian fortitude equally rare and most admirable. No word of murmur or complaint was ever heard to escape his lips. For many long and weary years though long delayed came at last in the early hours of a peaceful Sabbath morn- a most fitting time for so weary a pilgrim to enter that world of light and love and joy. His last was peace indeed, for it might truthfully be said that he fell asleep on earth but awoke in heaven. Interment took place on Tuesday at Fonthill cemetery,, Rev. Dr. Clark of Hamilton conducting the services at the house.
[Welland Tribune April 28, 1897]
A very interesting event took place at Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Winger’s in the township of Bertie, it being the occasion of the marriage of their much esteemed daughter, Miss Laura, to Edward F. Burger, the enterprising and popular young mason contractor and builder in the township of Humberstone, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burger, on the 28th of April, 1897.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.A. Bowers at Ridegeway, in the presence of a few relatives ad friends. The bride was very ably assisted by Miss Lizzie Winger of Buffalo. The groom was supported by Charles M. Burger of Bertie. The wedding party then returned to the home of the bride’s parents, where the guests were waiting their arrival. After congratulations were extended, all repaired to the dining-room, where a sumptuous dejeuner was partaken of. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents from friends in Buffalo and others. Mr. and Mrs. Burger will reside in the township of Humberstone, and will be accompanied by the well wishes of a large circle of friends.
J. Haney has secured work in the sand pit.
Monday was celebrated here by a general fishing excursion.
Ezra Gee, who has been suffering from blood poisoning, is getting along nicely.
Some of our local cavalry and infantry are making preparations to go to camp on June 8th.
Rev. Bachus will preach at Bethel on Sunday evening; encourage your minister with your presence.
Blake Moore, who recently underwent a severe surgical operation, is still in a precarious condition.
John Hill has recently moved from England and taken up his residence with his brother, James Hill.
The frost of last week did very little damage, but Tuesday’s frost was somewhat heavier; we anticipate a slight damage to fruit generally.
Would the person who found the book sack on the Canboro road, with a second reader, arithmetic and a copy book, kindly leave at school house or at S.H. Horton’s.
Archie Lambert has been very sick for some few weeks; at present writing he is no better. We understand an operation will be performed by Drs. Greenwood and Birdsall, which we hope will radically relieve the patient.
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