[Welland Telegraph September 10, 1903]
At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Geo B. Teal, at twelve o’clock on the second day of September, Miss Grace E. Teal was married to Mr Edward F. Mathewson. The Rev Mr Norrington of Toronto performed the ceremony in the presence of a number of guests. Miss Cora Teal. Sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, while Mr George Mathewson was groomsman. The bride was given away by her father; she wore a travelling suit of blue broadcloth trimmed with white satin bands and white satin waist, carrying white roses. The bridesmaid was prettily dressed and carried pink roses. After the ceremony an elegant dinner was served and covers were laid for twenty. At five o’clock Mr and Mrs Mathewson left for Toronto for their honeymoon, and on their return will be at home to friends after October 15th. A number of costly presents were received and Mr and Mrs Mathewson have the good wishes of a host of friends.
[Welland Telegraph April 17, 1903]
The marriage of Miss Madalena Kuebel of Brockport,NY to Mr John McCracken, of Port Colborne, was solemnized Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, at the home of the bride the Rev Joseph Vosseler performing the ceremony. The bride wore a travelling suit of blue cloth, and carried white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Levena Kuebel, and Mr David McCracken attended the groom. The out of town guests were Mrs John McCracken, Misses Louise and Lizzie McCracken, Mr Joseph Kuebel and daughters, of Rochester; Mr and Mrs G.D. Saul and daughter of Buffalo.
[Welland Telegraph April 17, 1903]
A pretty home wedding occurred last Wednesday afternoon at the North Parudale Methodist parsonage Miss Gertrude Marion Dunlop was married to Dr. H.G. Robb of Niagara Falls, Ont. The father of the bride the Rev T. Dunlop, officiated. In addition to the relatives of the bride there were also present- R. The groom; R. Robb, Orangeville, Robb and wife, Bolton, parents of his uncle; Rev S.G. Zorte and wife of Colborne; R. Patterson and wife Stratford; Isaac Airs and wife, Bon Head; Wm Peters and wife Midland; G.J. St Leger and wife, F St Leger, and J.B. McCaul and wife of Toronto.
The presents were handsome and numerous. The happy pair left for a trip in the United States. They will reside at Niagara Falls. Dr Robb’s many friends in town will welcome him and his fair bride on their return home.
[Welland Telegraph July 30, 1903]
Fell off the Bridge
A sad drowning accident occurred last Saturday night about 930, when one of the Italian residents of the town walked off the western approach of the bridge, which was open, and was drowned. The young fellow’s name was Carmine Pizzogallo, and he has been employed at Reeb’s lime kiln for two months past.
Recently he sent money in a letter to his father to pay the latter’s passage to America. On Saturday he received a letter stating that his father would come and that he would follow the letter in about two weeks. The young man, who lives in the big tenament on the east side of the canal, took the letter in and read it to his countrymen, who are living in the stone house on the west end of the bridge. He came out with his head down and evidently in deep thought he walked past the lantern which was standing in the centre of the approaches and went over. He struck flat upon the water, and as the drop is about 15 feet he probably was stunned. The bridge tenders heard the splash, and though there was no cry, they surmised what had happened and shouted to those on the west side to get a pike pole. They did, but nothing could be seen of the man.
The steamer W.L. Frost, which was passing through at the time, stopped her wheel. When the bridge closed several boats and grappling irons were procured and about half an hour later Mr H. Babion hooked the drowned man. He was taken out at the ferry landing. His countrymen took charge of him and the funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev Father Trayling conducting services. The interment was in the R.C. cemetery. The drowning accident leads to the enquiry of why chains are not placed across the approaches when the bridge is opened. It would take little time to place them, and they would be a great protection to life.
[Welland Telegraph 1903]
While Mr Jacob Crow of Gainsboro was in St Catharines on Saturday his rig was struck by a passing wagon, causing his horse to run away. Mr Crow was thrown out of the rig and received severe internal injury besides being badly bruised. He is however progressing nicely now under the care of Dr Birdsall, The rig was badly smashed.
The farmers have commenced cutting their oats.
A young daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs D. Chambers.
Mr and Mrs Stewart of Binbrook, were visiting at this place on Saturday.
Quite a number from here have been to the huckleberry marsh and report good success.
Mr Beal of St Thomas was the guest of Mrs Horton.
Mrs F. Wilcox is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs C. Misener.
Mr and Mrs Vanalstine of St Catharines were visiting friends at this place.
Willie Smith has been on the sick list, but is now improving under the care of Dr. Olver.
The Saints’ yearly camp meeting is again under tent in the Swayze grove, with a good attendance.
Miss Putman is visiting relatives at Candisville.
Mr Cyrus Misener lost a valuable horse on Sunday last.
Mr and Mrs Alward were visiting at Mr R. Disher’s last Sunday.
Mr Norman Hoover of Caistorville is visiting his uncle, Mr Allan Robbins.
Mr C. Misener, while returning from camp meeting Sunday was run over by a careless driver but not seriously injured.
Miss Jennie Beamer is home on a visit.
Mrs Young of Fonthill was the guest of Mr Alfred Wiley’s.
Mr Samuel Robins and family visited Toronto Fair on Tuesday last.
The Saints had a very large crowd at their meeting last Sunday, and have decided to continue it for another week.
[Welland Telegraph December 1903]
If I had thoughts that were mean and base,
And practised cheating and lying,
I’d soon get rid of the deep disgrace,
By trying- trying-trying.
If I had a heart that was full of greed
As the love of self will make it,
I’d do some gen’rous noble deed.
And break it, break it, break it.
If I had a wife whose wordy fights
Made home like hell below it,
I’d turn her loose on women’s rights
To go it, go it, go it.
If I had a son who roamed the streets
And spent his time in shirking
I’d soon convert him to the sweets
Of working, working, working.
If I had a girl like some you see,
In flirting growing ranker,
I’d take her ‘cross my paternal knee,
And spank ‘er, spank ‘er, spank ‘er.
If I had plenty of money to burn,
I’m sure I wouldn’t spend it,
But to give the world a brand new turn,
I’d lend it, lend it, lend it.
If I had a power that wouldn’t fail
And evil couldn’t resist it,
I’d take the devil by the tail
And twist it, twist it, twist it.
If I had-well, whats the need of more?
I feel my wings a.springing;
Give me a harp on the shining shore
And singing, singing, singing.
-B.M. Browne
[Welland Telegraph October 1, 1903]
Mrs John Hainer has been quite ill the past week.
The Horton homestead-the oldest landmark on the Canboro road-has been vacated, and is now fast falling into decay.
A great deal of good was done during the camp-meeting here. There were five converts immersed in the Chippawa river as a result.
Mrs C. Horton of Welland, during one of her canvassing tours through this place, spent a very pleasant day at the “Terrace.” the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs Geo Jackson.
When Mr Jackson’s house is completed he will have one of the most pleasant places in the neighborhood.
[Welland Telegraph March 13, 1903]
John Haines is quite ill with the grip.
Mr Wiley, wife and children are ill with the grip.
Driver, beware of Canboro road; it has no bottom; it’s mud, mud.
Quite a number of bachelors around here would like to end bachelorism.
Mrs Horton, the popular agent of Welland, has returned to her home to stay.
Miss Stella Wells has returned home after a week’s visit with Mrs George Disher.
Mrs Catharine Horton, who has been quite ill with inflammation of the lungs, is some better at present
A little son of Ezra McPherson has had three abscesses on his arm; the little fellow has been a keen sufferer.
Dr. Birdsall, while driving out to Candasville, on Friday, came near having a serious accident. One of his horses took a fit and chased the Doctor. However, nothing serious happened as the horse soon came to its right senses. The supposed cause was over-feeding.
[Welland Telegraph October 15, 1903]
Mr Dilly Coleman, Jr. is spending a few weeks on the farm.
Mrs J. Carl, of Brantford is the guest of Mrs O. Robbins
Mr Hayward Robbins and bride are spending a few weeks at Boyle.
The school here has been closed owing to the outbreak of scarlet fever.
Mrs C.G. Horton of Welland was the guest of her sister, Mrs Z. Horton recently.
Mr A Wiley is rebuilding his residence, Messrs, Swayze and Gladman having the contract.
A very sad death took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Robbins when their oldest son Ross, passed away last Sunday morning. He was a bright and lovable little fellow, and will be greatly missed. Death was due to scarlet fever. Other members of the same family have the dread malady, and the whole community extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved father and mother.
[Welland Telegraph 1903]
Miss Jennie Beamer spent Sunday at home.
Mr Samuel Robins is slowly on the mend
The threshing has began in thus neighborhood.
Camp meeting will begin in Swayze woods about the 1st of August.
Mr Curlus Lambert’s horses ran away with a mowing machine breaking it so bad that it could not be repaired.
Boyle
Mr J.B. Haimer is on the sick list.
The long talked of telephone line has proved a failure.
There is strong talk of a gas well being bored at this place.
L. Dennis is on the road—selling South African war books.
Mr C. Lambert has purchased an up-to-date threshing outfit.
Miss McPherson has been home on a visit for the past few days.
The outlook for the hay crop in this section is not very promising.
The little son of Ezra McPherson was seriously cut with a scythe recently.
Boyle
Mrs John Hainer has been quite ill the past week.
The Horton homestead-the oldest landmark on the Canboro road-has been vacated, and is now fast falling into decay.
A great deal of good was done during the camp-meeting here. There were five converts immersed in the Chippawa river as a result.
Mrs C. Horton of Welland, during one of her canvassing tours through this place, spent a very pleasant day at the “Terrace”, the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs Geo Jackson.
When Mr Jackson’s house is completed he will hae one of the most pleasant places in the neighborhood.
Boyle
Mr Samuel Robins, who has been unable to work for the past few weeks, had a bee to draw hay and wheat.
Mr Alfred Wiley has finished his pea picking for this season.
Mrs J. Smith has blood poisoning in her hand.
Mr Dilly Coleman has gone to Ohio for the summer.
Mr D, Smith is about to move in the C.E. Blanchard house at Candisville.
Messrs Wilson and Cook have their thresher in shape for the season.
Mr C. Lambert’s new thresher arrived Tuesday.
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