[Welland Telegraph May 1, 1903]
The funeral of the late Mrs Emerson Winger(nee Maggie House) was very largely attended. The Tunker church, where the services were held, was filled to over-flowing. The services were conducted by Rev. Asa Bearss, and interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs Winger who was married a little over six months, leaves a husband, father and mother-Mr and Mrs George House- a number of brothers and sisters and many friends to mourn, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
[Welland Telegraph October 8, 1903]
One of Humberstone’s best known residents passed away early Tuesday morning in the person of Caleb Doan, aged 51 years. Deceased was only ill for about ten days, being taken down with bladder trouble, which terminated fatally. Caleb Doan was born and raised in Humberstone township, and with the exception of about a year spent in Michigan, he never left the township. He had two brothers, Marshall and Joshua, both of whom live near the farm of the deceased. There are six sisters living, as follows: Mrs Elias Furry, of Cayuga; Mrs L. Boardman, Crowland; Mrs Frank Augustine, Port Colborne; Mrs S. Furry, Wainfleet; Mrs Gilbert Bearss, Campden, and Mrs A. Page, of Welland. Besides he leaves a widow, one daughter, Miss Anita, and one adopted daughter. Caleb Doan was well and favorably known over the whole township. He took an active part in public affairs, and was a thorough Liberal. He also held the position of postmaster in Humberstone. His death brings sorrow to many friends and relatives. To these general sympathy is extended. The funeral will be held to-day at 2.30 p.m. Services will be conducted at Bethel church, and interment will be at Overholt’s cemetery. McNab Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of which deceased was a member, will conduct the last sad rites.
[Welland Telegraph April 3, 1903]
Last week the wedding bells rang for Mr Solomon Fretz, son of Peter S. Fretz, and Miss Elma Sherk, daughter of Mr. Menno Sherk, of this place on Wednesday. They were married at the Methodist parsonage, Ridgeway. The bride was attended by Miss Valla House of New Germany and Miss Alma Sherk, of Sherkston, while the groom was waited on by his brother, Mr James Fretz and Mr. Harvey Sherk, brother of the bride. After the nuptial knot was tied, the parties returned to the home of the bride’s father, where the guests to the number of twenty-five partook of a sumptuous dinner, which was waiting for them. The esteem in which the bride was held may be seen by the number of useful presents presented to her. The happy couple took the east bound train for Buffalo that evening.
[Welland Telegraph February 20, 1903]
Buffalo Feb 18—William Dernhard, one of the oldest residents of Fort Erie, suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from his home in that village last Saturday night by jumping into the Niagara River from the bow of the ferry boat Niagara, just after the boat put out from the Canadian shore.
Dernhard had been desponded for some time over the loss of his wife who died about a year ago. He had had considerable trouble it is said, and the arrest of his son, John “Buck” Dernhard, recently by the United States Government inspectors on the charge of smuggling Chinamen into this country is believed to have led the old man to self-destruction.
[Welland Telegraph April 17, 1903]
Mrs Louise C. Strickland, wife of Frank W, Strickland of Binghampton, N.Y., formerly of Niagara Falls, died on Monday night of last week, of heart disease. Deceased was about 35 years of age, and is survived by a husband and one son, Elsie Strickland. She was formerly Miss Coulthurst, of Niagara Falls, Ont., was a daughter-in-law of Mrs Jane W. Strickland of 1324 Ontario Ave. The remains were brought to Niagara Falls, N.Y. this morning at 8.15 o’clock over the Erie railroad and were taken at once to Fairview cemetery at Niagara Falls, Ont., for interment.
[Welland Telegraph March 13, 1903]
The late James Kennedy, who passed away on Tuesday of last week at the ripe old age of 88 years, was buried last Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev Mr Mccuaig of Welland. The deceased was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. The services were held in the Methodist church, after which the body was taken to the Fretz cemetery, where interment took place. Mr Kennedy was a highly respected retired farmer, and will be missed by all.The family have the sympathy of the people in this community in their sad bereavement. His wife predeceased him many years.
[Welland Telegraph March 6, 1903]
The funeral of the late Mrs Mattie Sherk, who died at Bridgeburg last Saturday night, was held at Sherkston last Tuesday morning. The body was brought from Bridgeburg on the morning train and taken to the old Mennonite church, where the services were conducted. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery.
[Welland Telegraph May 29, 1903]
A death occurred at the home on Sunday, when Isiah Henry, an inmate from Bertie, died of hemorrhage of the lungs. He was 53 years of age. The number in the home now is 56.
[Welland Telegraph April 10, 1903]
There died on Monday morning last, Lillian Vanderburg, the beloved wife of Mr Frank Rounds. Deceased had been ill for many years, although recently she had appeared much improved until a few days previous to her death, when she was taken worse. Deceased was a daughter of the late Wm Vanderburg, and had always lived here, where she was well and favorably known. Besides a good and loving husband she leaves one son, Oszia, and one daughter, Leona, to mourn her loss. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wednesday at one o’clock from the late residence, North Main Street, to Fonthill for interment. Services were conducted by the Rev Dr Johnstone, and the male quartette sang appropriate music.
[Welland Telegraph April 3, 1903]
The funeral of the late Peter D. Fretz took place last Monday forenoon from his late residence. The procession then went to the Tunker church, which was crowded to the doors. The large concourse of people which were in attendance showed the esteem in which deceased was held. He was past 68 years of age, and was born on the same place on which he died. His father, the late Daniel Fretz, was one of the first settlers in the neighborhood, when the land was covered with timber. He had to cut down trees to get a building spot. The late Mr Fretz leaves a widow, a number of sons and daughters, one brother, Mr Joe Fretz, of Fort Erie; three sisters Mrs A. Beam, of Stevensville, Mrs Anker of Buffalo, and Mrs J. Sherk of Ridgeway, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn hos loss. The services were conducted by Rev Asa Bearss, of the Tunker church, of which deceased had been a faithful member for a great many years. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
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