[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1897]
A HAPPY CORRECTION- Contrary to the usual, it is the greatest pleasure we make correction of an incorrect report published in last week’s TRIBUNE. We refer to the report of the accidental death of John Jardine, Niagara Falls, N.Y., which was all a mistake. From the manner and circumstantiality of detail with which the report reached us we were fully warranted in accepting it as correct, but happily it was wholly without foundation, except as probably originating from the accidental death of Joseph J. Bauer at the time and place in question. Mr. Jardine, therefore, is one of the few who has the distinction of reading his own obituary.
[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1897]
Editor Welland Tribune
DEAR SIR- Thinking that a short letter from California might perhaps be welcomed by your many readers, among whom I claim a few friends. I decided to ask for a little space in your valuable paper.
I left Smithville, Ont., on Feb. 24th, on the T.H.& R., westbound at 4:19 p.m., and arrived in Stockton on March 2nd at 4:08 p.m., Eastern Time or LOS Pacific time. I stopped over twenty-four hours in Los Angles, however, so I could have made the trip in six days. The roads I travelled over were as follows: The T.H.& R., to Waterford, the Michigan Central from Waterford to Chicago, the Illinois Central from Chicago to New Orleans and the Southern Pacific from New Orleans to Stockton. You will see that I took as round about road as possible without going around South America.
I found Los Angeles to be a very pretty place, with the most beautiful climate imaginable-at least it was the day I spent there. I did not see any orange groves, however, as it was night when we came in and went out of Los Angeles. The country around Stockton is devoted mostly to grain and stock raising. This part of California is very level. Stockton is on a branch of the San Joaquin river, and by a glance at the map you will see that the San Joaquin valley is completely shut in by mountain ranges, except for the gap through which the San Joaquin river finds its way into the Pacific. Both ranges of mountains are visible when one gets out of the city, and their summits are crowned with perpetual snow, which looks in the bright sunlight like molten silver. The ranches, as they call them, comprise on an average about five hundred acres. The land is fertile and yields good crops of grain and grass without irrigation, and all kinds of fruit when irrigated. The time I think is fast approaching when this valley will be divided into one hundred acre ranches, and farmed somewhat after eastern methods. They plough here with gang plows, using from four to ten teams on one plough. There is no mixed farming here. If a man goes in for grain he won’t bother with anything else, and if he goes in for mules or horses it’s just the same. He will sell horses and spend half of his profits buying what he could just as well raise. I have found part of this out for myself and have got the rest second hand.
The weather here has been mostly cool, but without frost, or at least very little. One effect the climate has had on me has been to increase my appetite. I know that my friends will not believe this, thinking it impossible, but it is nevertheless true.
To conclude. I like California very much already and I think I shall like it better the longer I stay in the “land of sunshine and flowers.” Very truly yours, FRANK PUTMAN.
[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1897]
Alonzo Kelar, proprietor of the Fonthill hotel, died yesterday (Thursday) morning, of inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Kelar was until his illness a strong and apparently healthy man, and his sudden demise in midlife is greatly regretted by a very large circle of warm friends. He leaves a widow, no children. The funeral will be held on Sunday, 4th inst., service at the house at 1 p.m., interment at Dawdy’s cemetery. The funeral will be under auspices of Fonthill. L.O.L., of which deceased was a member. Orange brethren of other lodges are respectfully invited to attend.
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
Observance of the fiftieth anniversary of W. and J.H. Wetherald’s wedding day, on the 17th inst., was a shining success on a small scale. La Grippe, with his host of odious camp followers, was an unwelcome guest, and none of the boys, scattered between Chicago and the Pacific, were able to be present, so the number of choice spirits assembled was of necessity limited. But these made up in brightness and buoyancy what was lacking in numbers. All hearts were young, though some of the heads were bald. We cannot help growing old, so it is pleasant to think that the serenity and peace of old age contain a deeper joy than the romantic aspirations of youth. Loving congratulants, good wishes and substantial tokens came from different quarters, and Bayard Taylor’s song, sent by one of the boys, received hearty acclaim and approval.
[Welland Tribune, 10 December 1897]
Mrs. William Brown of Marshville, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. George Anderson, near St. Catharines, on Monday, 6th inst., at the age of 55 years and 6 months. Her fatal malady was an affliction of the throat, from which she suffered for several months. Mrs. Brown’s maiden name was Elizabeth A. Tims; she was born at Port Robinson in 1842, the daughter of H.W. Tims, who afterward moved to Suspension Bridge and died there during the cholera epidemic at that place. From the time of her marriage to the late William Brown up to last September, when she went to visit her daughter, Mrs. Anderson, she lived in Marshville. She was a consistent devoted member of the Church of England, active in all good works and charities, endearing herself to the whole community of which she was a member. Her late husband, William Brown, county councillor, died on the 29th of March last. Two daughters survive to mourn-Mrs. A.B. McLean of Marshville and Mrs. George Anderson of Grantham. The funeral took place on Wednesday, from her home, Marshville, at 10.30 a.m., services by Rev. A. Bonny in Christ church, interment at Morgan’s cemetery, a very large attendance certifying their love and respect for their departed friend by attendance at the obsequies and heartfelt condolence with those who mourn.
[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1897]
The death of William Brown, merchant, of Marshville, removes from the county one of its most useful and best known citizens, and from the township of Wainfleet one who has been closely identified with its history for the past half century. Mr. Brown died in the early hours of Monday morning Mar. 29, of pneumonia, after an illness of about ten days. He has held many positions of trust in the gift of the people. His name has been prominently mentioned for parliamentary honors; He had been reeve of his township for very many years, was county-councillor for the Wainfleet-Pelham district at the time of his death, and would undoubtedly have been warden of the county had he lived until 1898. William Brown was born of Irish parents in Port Robinson on March 10th, 1832. Read the rest of this entry »
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
Our old friend and former G.T.R. agent here, R.E. Waugh, has been transferred from St. Thomas to Guelph, and the Mercury has the following to say of him: “It will be news to many to learn that Mr. Waugh is an old Guelph boy. He came with his father and family to Guelph in 1867. Mr. John Waugh, his father, was then engaged by the firm of Armstrong, McCrae and Co. The family came from Harwick, Scotland. Mr. Waugh, sr., started and wrought the first machinery for the above firm. The new stationmaster was educated in Guelph and attended the Grammar school. After he received his education he worked for a time with McCrae & Co., and the he went to Woodstock in the capacity of baggageman on the G.T.R… During this time he applied himself to the study of telegraphy. Shortly afterwards he was promoted on the railway staff and has been in the employment of the Grand Trunk for 20 years. He has been stationmaster for 15 years. The last two years he has been in St. Thomas and the previous 15 years at Welland. The other periods were filled at other stations. A gentleman in the city who is intimately acquainted with the Waugh family, says that there seems to be a peculiar tendency towards railway business in the family. The new stationmaster’s eldest brother William has been for a number of years located in the Western States, in a high official capacity-in fact a second James still. No doubt many of Mr. Waugh’s old schoolmates will remember him.
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
The crowding of our provincial asylums calls for prompt action on the part of the government. Insane persons are compelled to lie in jail for weeks before accommodation can be secured, greatly to the injury of such patients. Annie Oldfield of Niagara Falls, a very bad case, is still in jail, although her condition calls for a different treatment from that which the jail can offer. Special efforts should be made to have this young woman placed in an asylum without further delay.
Port Colborne News
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
Miss Nettie Dellmore died March 19, in the 20th year of her age, of that insidious foe of humanity, consumption, she being the third one of the family to pass away in the last four years, her two brothers’ demise occurring March 19, 1893, and March 22, 1895, respectively. Her health had been in a state of decline for the past four years, but for the past three months she had been confined to the bed. Rev. Mr. Morrin was a frequent visitor at her bedside during her illness. The pallbearers were John White, John and Levi Kinzie, Ed. And Simon Milliken and Wm. Woods. The services at the house and St. Paul’s Lutheran church were held by rev. Mr. Badke, the interment being at Overholt’s cemetery, March 22. The funeral was largely attended, notwithstanding the bad condition of the road, the out-of-town attendants being Barney Gailsheer (uncle) of Merritton, Mr. and Mrs. Manning of Lowbanks, Chas. F. Schottin and family, Mrs. M. Schottin, Mrs. Irving and Miss Clara Schopf of Buffalo. Two brothers and four sisters, besides the parents survive. Beautiful floral offerings were lovingly laid on the lavender casket by friends. The family wish to express their appreciation for kindly services rendered by friends and neighbors during their trouble.
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
John Jardine Killed- We learn that John Jardine, electrician, was accidently killed at Niagara Falls, N.Y., where he worked on Wednesday night, by an electrical shock caused by coming in contact with live wires. Mr. Jardine was for years a resident of this town, employed by the electric light company. He leaves a widow, daughter of Reuben Doan, formerly of this place, and several young children to mourn their sudden and irreparable loss.
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