[Welland Telegraph May 8, 1903]
Katharine Reinhart wife of Mr Geo Reinhart, sr., died on Tuesday last at the age of 81 years. Deceased was an old and much respected resident of Humberstone. She had been ill for some time with dropsy. Besides the husband, two sons, John and George, are left to mourn her loss. She was born in Germany and came to this country many years ago. The funeral takes place the Friday morning at 10 a.m.; services at Bethel church. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved ones.
[Welland Telegraph May 15, 1903]
Her friends will learn with great regret of the death, in the family home at an early hour Saturday morning of Miss Carrie Frey, youngest surviving daughter of John C. Frey. The deceased had been ill for some time, and her death was by no means unexpected. The bereaved parents, five sisters and a brother, are left to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the R.C. church, and from thence to Lakeview Cemetery, Rev Father Sullivan officiating.
[Welland Telegraph May 15, 1903]
Mr Fred Townsend, well known in Thorold and Thorold Township, died at the home of his son-in-law, Frank Bouck, on Tuesday, at the age of 61 years. He had been in poor health for months past. His wife preceded him to the grave about two years ago. He leaves a family of four daughters and one son. The remains were buried at Falls View Cemetery, Niagara Falls.
[Welland Telegraph February 6, 1903]
A sad and sudden death occurred on Thursday of last week, when Harry H. Smith, proprietor of the American Hotel, died after but a few days illness. He had been suffering with a severe attack of asthma for some weeks past, but until a few days before his death it was not considered serious. Last Thursday he was able to be up and around the house. Towards evening he grew worse and about 6.30 as he was taking some medicine, he suddenly expired. The doctor attributed the immediate cause of death to heart failure. Deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, Miss Hattie Smith, and two sons, Messrs Frederick and Harry. To these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends and acquaintances, whom deceased had made during his residence in Port Colborne. Harry Smith was a well known hotel man, having been in the business in Brantford, Dundas, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Lakeside, Paris and other places. He was a splendid host and always kept a creditable house. He came here from Brantford about three years ago and has done a splendid business since making the American a popular hostelry for both commercial and local trade. During his residence here he has held a reputation as an honorable man and a worthy citizen.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon when services were held in the Methodist church, being conducted by the Rev. Mr Duff. Many citizens and friends attended, and numerous floral tributes were tendered.
The bearers were: Messrs. C.D. Winn, A.D. Cross, T.F. White,J.E. Lynden, R. Mathews and I Thomas, the latter gentleman being from Brantford. The interment was at Graybiel’s cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Messrs Wm and John Smith, Mrs Tanner and Mrs Irwin, all brothers and sisters of the deceased, and Henry Hutton, of Brantford: John Lash, Canfield; Mrs Hamilton, Toronto; Mrs Telford and Miss Nagle, Paris; Mrs Krafft, Erie.
[Welland Telegraph February 27, 1903]
The news of the death of John Flynn at Denver, Colorado, on Saturday last, was received here on Monday with sadness and regret. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs P.C. Flynn of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and was well known in Welland having been here with Mr. P.J. Brown during the summer of 1901. In the autumn of that year he left Denver in the hope of getting relief for lung trouble, and he remained there since. Date reports were to the effect that he was recovering, and the sudden announcement of his death came as a terrible shock to his friends. He was 40 years of age. The remains were brought to Niagara Falls for interement and the funeral took place on Thursday. Among those who attended from Welland were: Mrs T.F. Brown, P.J. Brown, Mrs and Miss Tobin and Mr. Michael Swords.
[Welland Telegraph February 20, 1903]
F.A. Hutt, clerk of Stamford township, died suddenly of heat failure Tuesday evening. He had been clerk for 21 years, and during that time he had been absent from only one meeting of the council, that of Monday last week.
[Welland Telegraph December 10, 1903]
Show me that boy that nightly
bows at mother’s knee to pray,
Who wears her golden precepts in
his heart,
Who lays his hand in hers and seeks
her counsel day by day,
Whose path in life from hers lies
not apart,
And thus his horoscope I’ll cast:
“His name will live among the last.”
Show me the youth whose good
right arm encircles mother’s form,
Whose lips fear not to kiss her
faded cheek,
Who lives for her to shield her and
protect her from all harm,
Who comforts her when she is old
and weak,
And in the coming years I see
A man for all eternity
Show me the man whose life is pure,
that man who claims success;
Show me the man who treads the
the ways of fame:
That man whose deeds adorn the
name of truth and uprightness,
Whose soul knows not the tarnished
blush of shame,
And in his glory thus arrayed-
Behold a man that mother made.
-L.P. Hext.
[Welland Telegraph May 22, 1903]
Here are some rules for living one
hundred years:
Eight hours sleep.
Sleep on your right side.
Keep your bedroom window open
all night.
Have a mat to your bedroom door.
Do not have your bedstead
against the wall.
No cold water in the morning, but
a bath at the temperature of the body
Exercise before breakfast.
Eat little meat and see that it is
well cooked.
(For adults) drink no milk
Eat plenty of fat to feed the cells
which destroy disease germs.
Avoid intoxicants, which destroy
those cells.
Daily exercise in the open air.
Allow no pet animals in your
living rooms
Live in the country if you can.
Watch the three D’s-drinking water
damp and drains.
Have change of occupation.
Take frequent and short holidays.
Keep your temper.
Limit your ambitions.
[Welland Telegraph February 27, 1903]
It won’t be long, my Welland friends
Ere spring is here-just think-
When there won’t be any music played
By the orchestra in the rink.
The passerby along the streets-
Well known in musical arts-
They stop dead still, and listen to
“A Mansion of Aching Hearts,”
The above is one of the latest
Which the orchestra now blows;
While another they’ve just learned to
play
Is “Down Where the Werzburgur Flows.”
Besides these are many others,
Which the people love to hear,
Though not new, they’re just the caper
For the music-loving ear.
It’s no great snap to blow a horn,
After working hard all day,
And the way the boys attend to biz,
Invites their friends to say:
“Your labors we appreciate”
And say it good and loud-
“We thank you with well wishes, for
Of the orchestra we’re proud.”
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
When things don’t go to suit you,
And the world seems upside down;
Don’t waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown.
Since life is oft perplexing,
‘Tis much the wisest plan,
To bear all trials bravely,
And smile whene’er you can.
Why should you dread the morrow,
And thus despoil to-day?
For when you borrow trouble
You always have to pay.
It is a good old maxim,
Which should be often preached-
Don’t cross the bridge before you,
Until the bridge is reached.
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