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WEDDING – TWOHEY-STULL

[Welland Telegraph August 27, 1903]

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Church of the Incanaculate  Conception, Buffalo, on Wednesday morning, August 19th, When Jas E. Twohey, Phm.D of Buffalo, formerly of Port Colborne, and Miss Diana F. Stull of Rockwood, Ont. were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Donohue. The charming and accomplished bride was handsomely attired in silk batiste over taffeta silk, with a large picture hat and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Louise Lahey of Buffalo, who was charmingly attired in green silk crepe de scheme, with a black picture hat and carrying a bouquet of  American beauties.
The groom was assisted by  Mr. Frederick Rice of Buffalo. After a sumptuous wedding breakfast at the  Iroquois  Hotel, Mr and Mrs Twohey left for Muskoka and other points north carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends. They will be at home after Sept. 15Thm at 290 Pennsylvania street, Buffalo.

WEDDING – BOOTH-HOLDER

[Welland Telegraph April 24, 1903]

On Thursday, April 9th, Mrs Mary Holder and Mr. William Booth, both of Port Colborne were  united in the holy bonds of marriage. The ceremony  took place in Buffalo at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs.  Jno. Thompson, 44 Cottage street, the Rev. Frank Howland officiating. The bride’s sister acted as bridesmaid, while the groom’s brother supported the groom. Congratulations and well wishes are now in order. Mr and Mrs Booth will make their residence in Port Colborne.

WEDDING – KING-SCHNEIDER

[Welland Telegraph May 15, 1903]

Wedding bells rang out in our midst on Tuesday, April 28th, when Miss Kate King, daughter of Mr and Mrs George King, was married to Peter Schneider, of Niagara Falls, Ont., son of Jacob Schneider, of that city. The Right Rev. Father Lewis of Niagara Falls performed the ceremony at the Roman Catholic  church at New Germany. The happy event was solemnized at 10 o’clock in the  morning in the presence of only the immediate families. Mr Jake Guiess who is the most popular young man in the Niagara district was best man and Miss Annie King sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bride looked most winsome in a pretty dove colored suit, trimmed with silk and white applique while the maid of honor wore a gown of slate color trimmed with lace and applique.

After the ceremony had been performed all returned to the home of the  bride’s parents, where a sumptuous dejeuner was served to about forty guests. The bride received many handsome and costly gifts, showing the high esteem in which she was held by her friends. Mr and Mrs Schneider are now at home to their friends at Niagara Falls, Ont.

WEDDING – YOUNG-MICHAEL

[Welland Telegraph January 9, 1903]

At Sherkston on Christmas day, at the home of the bride, by Rev W.H. Swayze, Mr. Maitland S. Young of Crowland to Miss Clarence May Michael, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Michael.

WEDDING – SPRINGER-CASTLE

[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]

A Happy wedding took place last evening at eight o’clock at  Lorain, at the residence of Mr. Jesse Dann, when Mr, Chas. Springer of the township was married to Mrs. Castle of Buffalo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. McLaren. About one hundred guests were present. The Telegraph extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Springer.

WEDDING – O’SHEA-MULLEN

[Welland Telegraph July 3, 1903]

On Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock one of the prettiest weddings which have taken place in Niagara Falls in some time was celebrated at St Patrick’s church. The principals in this interesting social event were  Miss Margaret Mullen, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mullen, corner Victoria avenue and Morrison street, and  Mr David O’Shea of Buffalo. The impressive marriage ceremony of the Roman Catholic church was celebrated by Rev Father Otto, pastor of St Patrick’s, assisted by Rev Father Lawrence, of the Carmelite Monastery. After the church service was completed a number of the  more intimate friends of the bride repaired to the home of the bride,  where an informal reception was held from 8 till 10 o’clock. The young couple left at noon for  an eastern trip including New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

DEATHS – MARY POUND

[Welland Telegraph July 23, 1903]

Mary Pound, the wife of Benjamin Pound, of Welland Station, died died on Monday last at the age of  70 years.Deceased  had been ill for over a year and had been a keen but patient sufferer Her demise is mourned by many friends.

Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs Frank Everingham. The  funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the late residence. Rev. Ira Brown conducted the services.

CHOKED TO DEATH

[Welland  Tribune June 5, 1903]

A sad fatality occurred on Wednesday evening last, when the young son of Mr. and Mrs Norman Cameron met with a sudden death. The little fellow has been suffering with enlarged tonsils for some time, and  recently contracted whooping cough. Wednesday evening, just after taking supper, he was seized with a violent coughing fit. The doctor was sent for, but the little fellow expired before help could arrive. He was a  bright little boy, 3 years and 8 months old and the heartfelt sympathy of many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron in their loss.

The funeral will be held from the residence of Mr. Marquis Vanderburgh this Friday morning at 10 a.m. interment at Fonthill cemetery.

FUNERAL – WINGER

[Welland Telegraph August 6, 1903]

The funeral of the infant of Mr and Mrs, Frank Winger took place last Thursday afternoon. The services were held in the Tunker church and conducted by Rev. Asa Bearess.

Mr and Mrs Winger have  the sympathy  of the community. Interment  took place in the Tunker cemetery.

ELGIN MYERS

[Welland Telegraph, 22 October 1903]

Word was received here last week of the death of Elgin Myers, K.C., formerly of Toronto and Orangeville and practicing for several years past at Sault Ste. Marie. He died suddenly at the Soo on Saturday. Mr. Myers was the youngest son of the late Henry Myers, J.P. of Ancaster township, Wentworth county. He was born on April 3, 1855, and was educated at the Mount Pleasant high school. He was called to the bar in 1877, and began his practice at Orangeville, also having an office in Toronto. In 1890, he was created a Q.C. by the Ontario Government, and the following year was appointed County Crown Attorney of Dufferin. In the Dominion election of 1890 he unsuccessfully contested the riding of Cardwell in the Liberal interest, being defeated by Mr. R.S. White. In 1842 Mr. Myers incurred the disfavor of Sir Oliver Mowat, who was then Premier, by his active advocacy of the doctrine of annexation, and he relinquished his office as County Crown Attorney. He was a good speaker and a facile writer, and wrote considerably on public questions for newspapers and magazines in Canada and the United States. Mr. Myers was an adherent of the Presbyterian church, and, and had held several high official positions in connection with that body. A widow, two sons and two daughters are left to mourn his loss and these have the sympathy of many Welland friends. The daughters are: Muriel, living in Ridgeway, and Marion, living with her mother and brother, Elgin, in Toronto. A son Garfield, is also living in the west. County Crown Attorney T.D. Cowper if a brother-in-law of the deceased. The funeral, which was private, was held at Orangeville on Monday.