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[Welland Telegraph July 30, 1903]
Miss Jennie Beamer spent Sunday at home.
Mr Samuel Robins is slowly on the men.
Threshing has began in this 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.
[Welland Telegraph September 17, 1903]
The wedding of Miss Mayme A Kick to Mr George W. Morris was quietly celebrated at the home of the bride’s mother, corner of Victoria Avenue and Hunter street last Friday morning by Rev Dr Brethour of the Lundy’s Lane Methodist church in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Miss Myn Coulson was bridesmaid and Mr Wilfrid Ker best man. Master Percy Williams acted as page. At the close of the ceremony Mr and Mrs Morse left on a trip to Toronto and Montreal, Congratulations and well wishes are extended to the bride and groom.
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
The death of Michael Carey, an old an respected resident of this place, occurred on Sunday morning last. Mr Carey had been ailing for some time, being a great sufferer from diabetes, and his death was not unexpected. Deceased leaves besides a wife, three sons and one daughter-Otto Carey of Hamilton, Will of Niagara Falls, W.V. of Fort Erie, and Mrs Wm Little of Sarnia.
The funeral was conducted on Tuesday at one o’clock, at the late residence on Bald street, by Rev Mr Cuthbert, after which interment took place at Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
Wedding bells continue to ring at Sherkston. This time they rang for Miss Angie Koable, second daughter of Mr and Mrs M Koable, who was united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Wednesday to
Mr George Witherington, of Buffalo. The happy event took place in a church in the Bison City, at seven o’clock The ceremony was performed by a reverend gentleman of that city. After the nuptial knot had been tied the guests, to the number of about forty, mostly from the city, came to this place where, at the home of the bride’s parents, the wedding festivities were held, all doing ample justice to the sumptuous dinner on the occasion. The bride was attended by two cousins, Miss Lily Weiss, of Stevensville and Miss Lily Kaulp of Buffalo, while the groom was also attended by cousins of the bride, Messrs G. Miller and Carey of Buffalo. Among the relatives from a distance were: Mrs Miller and Mrs Kaulp, sisters of the bride’s mother and Mr Anthony Koable, brother of the bride’s father. A pleasing feature of the event was the presence of the bride’s aged grandmother, Mrs Francis Koable. The happy couple will reside in Buffalo, where the groom is conductor on a trolley car.The gifts to the bride were numerous and pretty.
[Welland Telegraph October 8, 1903]
A charming wedding party was that which entered St Paul’s Lutheran church last Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock when Miss Martha Matilda Schneider was made the wife of Mr Geo. F. Andrew Kiehl. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs Abram Schneider, and a most esteemable young lady. The groom is an industrious, prosperous and worthy young business man, and both he and his bride have the congratulations and well wishes of a host of friends. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev J Badke, in the presence of a number of guests. The church had been very prettily decorated with ivy, ferns and flowers for the occasion. The bride was becomingly costumed in a suit of bluette ladies’ cloth with white silk blouse trimmed with silk insertion and a picture hat to match. Miss Emma Schneider, sister of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a turquoise blue with white blouse, and wore pink carnations. The bride carried white carnations tied with white ribbon. The groom was ably assisted by Walter Kiehl, of Buffalo.
The wedding march was nicely played by Miss Cora Lang. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left for a trip to Toronto. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and beautiful presents. The groom’s gift to the bride was a crescent pin, to the bridesmaid a ring, and to the groomsman a locket. Mr and Mrs Kiehl have taken up their residence in their own home on Victoria street, which was furnished ready to receive them. Among those from out of town who attended the wedding were: Mrs C.T. Fresting and daughter Winnifred, from St Catharines; Henry Kiehl, from North Bay, and Mr and Mrs W. Rounds, of Welland.
[Welland Telegraph October 8, 1903]
A quiet wedding was solemnized on Monday evening last, when Mr John Meyers and Mrs Potts were made man and wife. Both the contracting parties are well known here. The ceremony took place at the residence of Mr Elmer Minor, and the nuptial knot was tied by Rev Mr Huegli. Only the immediate friends of the bride and groom were present. Mr and Mrs Meyers expect to reside near Sault Ste Marie.
[Welland Telegraph June 26, 1903]
A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, June 17th, at noon, at the home of Mr ad Mrs J.T. Romp, Fonthill, when Miss Mary Abell, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.D. Abell, of Wainfleet, was married to Mr Herbert Dwight Cook of Detroit, Mich. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.B. Smith.
The bride wore a lovely dress of cream silk batiste, trimmed with white silk all over lace and applique and carried a bouquet of white roses, the gift of Messrs C. Fisher & Son florists. Mr and Mrs Cook left on Thursday evening for Detroit, where they will make their future home.
[Welland Telegraph March 20, 1903]
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Jamieson, Muir St., died last Friday. Aged 6 months. The funeral was held Sunday, services being conducted by the Rev, Mr Cuthbert, and interement being at Pelham centre.
[Welland Telegraph February 13, 1903]
In Toronto, on Saturday, Feb. 7Th, Charles Shuman, aged 66 years. Funeral took place from his late residence, Port Robinson, Tuesday, Feb.10th.
[Welland Telegraph April 24, 1903]
On Thursday morning at his residence on Morrison street the death of William Gardner, an old and highly esteemed citizen of this town, took place after a brief illness. Mr Gardner had been in his usual health until Wednesday evening, when he was suddenly stricken with apoplexy and notwithstanding all that medical skill could do, he rapidly sank until death came about two o’clock the following morning. The deceased has been a resident of this town for many years, and had occupied various positions of public trust. He had been identified with the railway bridge in this town since 1855, and occupied the position of inspector. He was also employed in the construction of the bridge over the Niagara at Queenston. Mr Gardner was for many years a member of the fire department, and was also an enthusiastic Oddfellow, having been a member of Niagara Falls Lodge and then encampment since their inception here, and was treasurer of that order since 1868. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and large family, in whom the sympathy of many warm friends will be extended.