MRS. (REV.) P.A. TINKHAM
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
The wife of the Rev. P.A. Tinkham died of consumption at her father’s residence, Carluke, Ont., on the morning of the 5th of February, 1897. She was the youngest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John Christie. Born on 20th April, 1856, at Claysyke farm, parish of Fassoway, Kinross-shire, Scotland, she was little more than a year old when her family came to Canada, settling where her parents still reside. Her marriage to Mr. Tinkham took place on 22nd August, 1883, and five children were given to brighten and bless their home, four of whom, one son and three little girls, are alive.
Mrs. Tinkham was a devoted wife, a wise and loving mother, and a Christian whose conception of a Christian’s daily life was of a high order. During the last few weeks her only regret was that she had not been more active in the Master’s service, and that she could not be sure of having led one soul directly to Jesus. Towards the end she had a great longing to be “at rest,’ and to be with Christ, She was sick for about two years suffering very much towards the end, but died peacefully and without a struggle. Her funeral, which took place on the following Monday to the White church burying ground, was largely attended, the services being conducted by the Rev. E.B. Chesnut, pastor of St. Paul’s church, Carluke. There, within the shadow of the church in which her aged father has been an Elder for many years, and close by the graves of some of her kindred, all that is mortal of her sleeps until the heavens be no more. The deepest sympathy of the community is with the bereaved husband, who was truly devoted to her, and with the four young motherless children.
Jos. J. Bauer Killed at Niagara Falls, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune, 26 March 1897]
Joseph J. Bauer, son of Michael Bauer, who resides near Netherby, in this county, met with a terrible and instant death in the big paper mills at Niagara Falls, N.Y., where he was employed on Wednesday afternoon. He was caught in some shafting in the machinery room, and before he could be released, both his legs were torn off, his right arm had been crushed to a jelly, and the rest of his body was so cut and mangled that it would be impossible for even his nearest relatives to recognize him.
Bauer was at work in the basement under the main factory with only one other workman. A small belt on a blower that carries cold air to the paper machine above slipped and Bauer tried to slip it back without stopping the machinery. While it is not known just how the accident happened it is believed he either slipped or his clothing caught on the shaft which was revolving at the rate of 250 revolutions to the minute. The other workman gave the alarm, but it was too late to save his life. Both legs had been torn off, just above the knee and the other a little below the knee. Dr. Hodge and Dr. Cross were summoned but life was extinct before they could reach him.
Deceased was in the 26th year of his age and unmarried. He had a brother and a brother-in-law, Peter Kaufman, working in the mill with him.
The funeral will be held on Saturday (tomorrow) from the residence of his father, Michael Bauer, near Netherby, at 9 a.m., services at R.C. church, New Germany, and interment in the burying ground adjoining.
The relatives of deceased have the deep sympathy of the whole community in their peculiarly sad and distressing bereavement.
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
Committed as a vagrant in our jail is Richard McGuin, who has just received a notice from England that he is heir to £150 stock in the Great Eastern Railway company-together with accrued interest and dividends for ten years past. McGuin registers as 59 years old. He has about three weeks yet to serve, after which he says he will sail for England to claim his legacy. Richard now ranks as an A1 vag., and scarcely recognizes commons tramps as “they pass by.” Doubtless McGuin will remit to the county his arrears for board when he draws his check.
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
The Vancouver Index of March 1st, inst., publishes a report that E.A. Brown, who was alleged to have been drowned some two years ago, has since been seen and recognized by Vancouverites at Seattle and Tacoma.
[WellandTribune, 12 March 1897]
That unlucky mortal, Henry Haist, was in town Tuesday with his arm in a sling, looking for a police magistrate for the purpose of instituting proceedings against Charles Learn. Henry’s tale of woe is that he was thrown from a rig at Ridgeway a week ago last Sunday through the reckless and improper driving of Mr. Learn, suffering a dislocation of the shoulder and sundry other injuries.
Ramey and Appleyard Robbed Wednesday Night.
Special to Tribune
[Welland Tribune 12March 1897]
STONEBRIDGE, Thursday, March 11- Robbers effected an entrance into R.H. Appleyard’s hardware store and H.S. Ramey’s grocery and butcher shop last night and succeeded in carrying off over $100 worth of money and goods.
They broke into Appleyard’s rear store door and tapped the till for 50 or 60c, in coppers, several of which were dropped on his office floor; they also took two or three dozen pocket knives, two revolvers, ten or twelve boxes of cartridges and a bicycle cyclometer.
Ramey’s front door was forced, and here the robbers were even more successful. Unfortunately Mr. Ramey had left between $60 and $70 cash in the till, which was appropriated, along with a lot of tobacco and cigars, canned fish (for the Lenten season), tea, and other groceries; also Mr. Ramey’s revolver, that had been left in the till to guard the money. Files, etc., were stolen from Kramer’s blacksmith shop to assist in the work.
We are sorry for our friend’s loss, and trust that the thieves will be captured. All outside points have been notified.
[Welland Tribune, 5 March 1897]
The marriage of Miss Mary Burke and Frank Schihl was celebrated at 9 o’clock by Father Leo at New Germany. The bride was prettily attired in a cream henrietta, with veil and orange blossoms, carrying bridal roses. The bridesmaids, the Misses Lizzie and Maggie Schihl, sisters of the groom, were very tastefully dressed in pale blue and white chiffon and carried white carnations. Mr. Burke, brother of the bride, was best man, and Jacob Schihl, usher. After the ceremony about fifty of the guests sat down to a bountiful dinner, at the home of the bride’s uncle, A. Klopf. The presents were many and valuable. In the evening the young people repaired to Netherby hall, where they tripped the light fantastic until the “wee sma’ hours.” May their journey through life be happy and prosperous, is the wish of their many friends.
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
Mrs. Johnson, wife of Jerry Johnson, barber, died on Monday morning in her 30th year. The sad occurrence falls heavily upon Mr. Johnson and his family of three small children-one a tender babe of five weeks-and the sympathy and condolence of every member of this community is lovingly tendered to him in his great sorrow-a sorrow that none can realize except those whose experience has been like his. Some five weeks ago a child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and while convalescing Mrs. Johnson was attacked with la grippe, a high fever setting in that human skill seemed unable to check. After a brave and patient struggle the sufferer finally passed to rest on Monday morning. The remains were buried on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Morrow in the central Methodist church, a large concourse of citizens attending as a mark of respect and sympathy to the departed one. The body was interred at Overholt’s cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of the late John Crow of Thorold, a sister of Mrs. Anna Hudson of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Miss Lizzie Crow of Welland; and a niece of Mrs. Rebecca Fair of Buffalo and James Foster of Welland.
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
We cannot resist quoting the following criticisms upon the historical works of well-known local authors, which appeared in a recent issue of the University Review:
“In the Annals of Niagara, by William Kirby, F.R.S.G. (Lundy’s Lane Historical society, 1896), the author of “Le Chien D’Or,” has done for his native place a delightful service. No other town in Ontario has so interesting a history as Niagara. Hither came the first French discoverers, and here were seen the rise and fall of the Great Fort and the assembly of Johnson’s forces. Niagara has been the capital of a new province, and seen an infant parliament meet to lay the foundations of a new state. It has been captured by an enemy and burnt with every accompaniment of barbarity, and later it has seen its commercial prosperity gradually fade away until it has become the quiet and attractive watering place of today. The story Mr. Kirby has well told, with much that is new, either from his own reminiscences or from those who have passed away.” University Review pp. 165-6.
“Capt. Cruikshank’s Documentary History is of very great value. The story of the struggle between the two branches of the Anglo-Saxon race on a frontier close to the barrier of unknown forests and before the era of the war correspondent, has never been told without bias. We may hope that before long such a history will be written and this book will be a great aid to the historians. Captain Cruikshank in tracing the military movement of the campaign of 1814 has departed from the method he has employed in his narratives of the more important engagements, and has given the story as it appears in the official despatches and orders, and in private letters from combatants on both sides. Most of this matter has been hitherto in MS. Only. The arrangement throughout is chronological and the reader therefore can follow easily the movements of the forces on both sides as they were directed day by day from headquarters. Captain Cruikshank carefully refrains from editorial comment and confines his attention to strict accuracy in transcription and arrangement. This sound and scholarly piece of historical work when completed will be of great service.”-University Review, p 81.
Harry Nablo, Formerly of Welland, Killed in Buffalo
[Welland Tribune, 12 March 1897]
Harry Nablo of No. 399 Baynes street, Buffalo, was killed on the New York Central crossing on Jewett avenue while on his way to work on Thursday morning last week.
Nablo was 26 years old and was employed at the Niagara Bicycle works on Jewett avenue. He left his home shortly after 6 o’clock in the morning.
When he reached the railroad crossing he stopped while a freight train passed and then stepped out onto the track. As he did so a Belt Line train from Tonawanda, which he had failed to see on account of the freight, struck him and hurled him into the air. Nablo’s head was crushed and his body mutilated.
Harry Nablo carried on a blacksmith shop in Welland a few years ago, in connection with A.A. Pegg, and previous to that lived in Dunnville. He leaves a widow-a lady to whom he was married since he went to Buffalo.
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