Humberstone News
[Welland Tribune, 11 March 1898]
On Wednesday, March 2nd, Samuel Augustine passed quietly away in the 85th year of his age. Deceased was a well-known and highly respected resident of Humberstone, having been born and brought up but a short distance from his late home. He was a good husband, a kind parent, and a man in hearty sympathy with all benevolent purposes. One sister, 70 years of age, widow of the late Ben Zavitz of Coldstream, Ont., and two sons (Maurice and Wesley) are the only immediate surviving relatives; his wife having passed to the silent majority some eighteen years ago. Mr. Augustine descended from the U.E. Loyalists, and in politics was a life-long Liberal.
The funeral left his late residence on Sunday, March 6th, (deceased’s 85th birthday) and proceeded to Bethel church, Bishop Near officiating. The remains were interred at Overholt’s cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as bearers: Chas. Sherk, Christian Steele, Elihu Kinsey, Geo. Etling, David Leidy and A. Ramey. The remains were followed to their final resting place by a large number of friends, showing the respect and esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community in this their hour of affliction.
[Welland Tribune 11 March 1898]
Many friends in Welland will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. Rumsey, wife of Alex. Rumsey, formerly of the Imperial Bank here. Mrs. Rumsey, who had been an invalid for many years, died at Galt on Saturday week, and the remains were interred at Woodstock on the following Monday. Deceased leaves a husband, one daughter and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her demise.
Wainfleet News
[Welland Tribune, 4 February 1898]
We are again on to record the passing away of another well-known resident in the fullness of years. On the evening of January the 18th, David Brown of Wainfleet passed quietly to rest at the age of seventy, at his residence. Deceased was born in County Down, Ireland, where he met and married Miss Catharine McKee of the same place. This union proved a happy one, and as a result ten children were born, eight of whom survive; one son and seven daughters. Deceased came to America in the year 1851 and settled in Wainfleet, where he resided until his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, resting on the sure and frim foundation of the Christian faith. The funeral was held on January 21st. The funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. Mr. Cruikshank of St. Ann’s assisted by Rev. Mr. Jamison of the Forks Road, service being held In Presbyterian church, Wellandport, and interment taking place in the Wellandport burying ground. A large attendance testified to the high measure of esteem and reverence in which the deceased was held by all who knew him.
[Welland Tribune, 18 March 1898]
Bertha Laws, relict of late John Guinter of St. Johns, who had been in a very critical state of health since the death of her husband on the 6th of December last, passed peacefully to rest on Friday last, in the 62nd year of her age. Deceased was the mother of two daughters, who preceded her to the future world, and of one son. J. Frazer Guinter, who survives. She was respected and beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held on Sunday, services at house; interment at Hansler’s cemetery, a large attendance assembling as a last tribute of respect to the departed friend.
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 4 February 1898]
John Band passed peacefully away on Thursday night, not having regained consciousness since the paralysis seized him. The deceased was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, and came out to this country when quite a young man. He settled in Thorold and engaged in the milling business, at which he continued until a few years ago. In politics he was a staunch Reformer, and for many years was one of the most active workers in the county. He leaves a widow, four daughters-Mrs. Robertson (Buffalo), Miss Maggie Band, Mrs. Macpherson (Buffalo), Mrs. C.J. Norris (St. Catharines), and two sons-Chas. Band, of Toronto, and Jno. Band, Thorold. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence to Lakeview cemetery, and was very largely attended. Rev. W.A. Cook conducted the services. The pallbearers were:-George Gray, James Madill, Thomas Lampman, Jno. McDonagh, Thomas Conlon, James Millar.
[Welland Tribune, 11 February 1898]
The late Mr. D’Everardo was a benefactor to Fonthill in many respects, and his many acts of beneficence are so well known that repetition of them is superfluous. In no other way was his interest for the general good more lastingly expressed than in his interest in our library then known as the mechanic’s institute. The good seed which this worthy gentleman sowed has increased a hundred fold, until now the village of Fonthill boasts as good a public library and free reading room as can be found in any other place of its size in Ontario.
The public library has made readers of many people in the village, and neighborhood, who formerly took no interest in literature of any kind, not even the lightest. The demand on the library for the books of travel and adventure, proves conclusively that the younger members of the institute are forming habits of reading and culture. The most casual observer is bound to believe that those who thus form such habits, must in time develop into readers whose tastes are the best, and whose criticisms the wisest. Numerous standard works of fiction, history and religion find access too many homes, and fill the spare moments with pleasure, purest and best, because it is intellectual and spiritual.
The present stock of books is shortly to be reinforced by a new supply selected with due regard to the demands of the public, and those who are not members at present should avail themselves of so excellent an opportunity of improvement. Many books written by Canadians, and best understood by Canadians, should receive attention in order that our readers should become acquainted with the fact that Canada is slowly but surely building up a literature of its own.
Too much praise cannot be rendered the president, secretary and energetic board of directors in connection with the library, who have the best interests of the institution in mind; and though slightly embarrassed financially since the erection of the new library building, they trust to the allegiance of the citizens of the village and neighborhood for the desired help. ART OVERHOLT
Crowland News
[People’s Press, 13 December 1898]
David Miller, an old resident of this township, died at his home near Netherby on Thursday last, Dec. 8th, of heart disease, aged 62 years and 6 months. He leaves a widow, (Miss Lemon before marriage), two sons and one daughter, to mourn their irretrievable loss. The funeral took place on Saturday; interment at Doan’s Ridge cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.J. Smith (Methodist) of Port Robinson.
[People’s Press, 13 December 1898]
The following appears as a dispatch to a Buffalo paper re the International Bridge rebuilding and may be of interest to citizens here:
Washington, Dec. 6-A somewhat startling piece of information comes today concerning the proposed new bridge across the Niagara River to touch Grand Island. The commission appointed under the act of Congress to decide upon the character of the bridge to be erected across the American channel of the river directs that there shall be a clear span of 200 feet each side of the pivot draw.
This makes an exceedingly expensive structure and one which is not likely to meet with the approval of capitalists, whose only desire is to secure communication between the Buffalo side of the river and Grand Island. Consequently it is necessary that the Canadian charter which authorizes the bridging of the channel between the island and the Canadian shore shall be used. This will be done, it is said, by a railroad corporation.
The news of the situation is that the railway company to construct that bridge will probably be the Grand Trunk. And they are going into the scheme for the purpose of providing more adequate terminal facilities for their road on Grand Island and than they now have in Buffalo.
It is said to be the purpose of the Grand Trunk to abandon their yards at Black Rock, and to acquire great tracts of land on Grand Island instead. Then, with the facilities which the new bridge will give for communication between the Dominion and the United States, they will be in shape to compete for trans-continental business to greater advantage than they are in the present moment.
The gentleman who is responsible for this statement is not willing to go into further detail but assured the correspondent that such a plan is in the air and that its consummation is likely to be brought about with the limit of time set by Congress for beginning the work upon the bridge.
[Welland Tribune, 16 December 1898]
James H. Myers, beloved husband of Sarah M. Myers, aged 74 years, 2 months and 19 days, died at Buffalo, Friday Dec. 9, 1898.
Mr. Myers was a native of this country; he moved to Buffalo thirteen years ago and has spent most of his time as janitor of the Pilgrim church until about three years ago he was stricken down with the dropsy, by which he has been an intense sufferer up to the time of his death.
He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. The sons are William H. of Buffalo, Edgar B. of Cleveland, Ohio; and Murson T. of Buffalo. The daughters are Mrs. D.H. Hubbard of Vineland N.J., and Burdella G. Myers of Buffalo.
The funeral took place Sunday Dec. 11, 1898. Friends gathered at the family residence, 259 Fourteenth street, for prayer. And thence to the Pilgrim church, where the service was conducted by the rev. Mr. Grien, thence to Forest lawn for interment. A large number of friends and relatives attended.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF NIAGARA
[People’s Press, 13 December 1898]
Niagara Falls, Dec. 7- Willis P. Bissell, a teacher in Caton’s Business College, Buffalo, concluded that the game of life was not worth playing. From Niagara Falls he wrote a note to his brother Charles in Buffalo, to the effect that “this life is a great bluff,” posted it, and then walked out on the new Suspension bridge and threw himself into the icy flood beneath. Bissell was well-connected, in fair circumstances, and seems to have had no tangible reason for committing suicide.
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