[People’s Press, 12 September 1905]
There occurred on Sunday afternoon about three o’clock the death at his home on Beachin road of Elias F. Palmer, aged 79 years. Death was caused by gangrene, after an illness of five months. Mr. Palmer was a Liberal in politics and was councillor of Wainfleet for a term of four years, and at one time ran for reeve, but was defeated by a small majority. He was a descendent of Walter Palmer, who came out with the Pilgrims in the “Mayflower” and was the last living of eleven children. He has one son, Charles, of Wainfleet, and one daughter in Alabama. His wife predeceased him by a number of years. The funeral will be held today at one o’clock from his late residence on the Beachin road, thence to the Tunker church and thence to Willson’s burying ground, where interment will be made.
[Welland Tribune, 23 June 1905]
A quiet but happy social event was consummated at the home of William Trimble, Cameron Ave. Essex Centre, on June 1st, at 10 o’clock, when Mr.. Trimble’s sister-in-law, Miss Isabella F. Pettapiece, was united in marriage to John A. Abbott, operator at the M.C.R. station, formerly of Welland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Rass, B.A., in the presence of few immediate relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties.
The bride was attired in a travelling suit of brown silk and was unattended. The ceremony over, a dainty dejeuner was partaken of, and the newly-married couple left on the east bound noon-train on a wedding trip to Welland, Buffalo, New York and other points east.
The bride was a member of the public school staff for many years and is one of the most estimable young ladies in the community, while the groom has been connected with the M.C.R.R. at Essex for so many years that he is known by almost everybody and the young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.
Mrs. Abbott was the recipient of a number of costly and appropriate presents.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
Jacob Reuter was the victim of an extremely serious accident on Friday afternoon last while at work for Contractor Hogan. The drill Volcanic was being drawn up on the ways by capstans which were drawn by horses. Mr. Reuter was sitting on top of one of these capstans driving his team, when the bar broke and the short end attached to the capstan spun around striking his leg about half way between the knee and the ankle. The large bone of the leg was fractured in two places and the small bone in one place.
The injuries are serious and painful, but the limb will probably be saved.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
Elizabeth Laura Daley of St. Catharines, who, with her mother, was stopping at Mrs. W.A. Gilmore’s died on Saturday, aged nine years, four months and seven days. Death resulted from an illness of meningitis of thirteen days’ duration. Mrs. Daley, her mother, is a sister of Mrs. Gilmore. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. A.C. Mackintosh conducting the service. Interment was made in Overholt’s cemetery.
[People’s Press, 23 May 1905]
HUMBERSTONE-The community mourns the loss of an old and esteemed citizen in the person of Wm. Zeiter, who died quite suddenly early yesterday morning. Deceased had been ailing all winter, but his condition became serious Saturday night and he rapidly sank, death coming at the hour above mentioned. He was born in Germany, but came to this country when a boy. He married Mary Rother, who survives with two adopted daughters, Miss Lorna Rother and Miss Calista Rother, and two brothers, Christian of Niagara Falls, Ont., and Charles of Minneapolis. The community loses a valuable member in the death of Mr. Zeiter. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made at this this writing.
[Welland Tribune, 8 August 1905]
Mrs. Robert Westrop, sister of the late James Saurin of this town (Humberstone) died suddenly in Toronto on Saturday afternoon last. With her family, Mrs. Westrop spent the afternoon at the Island (Hanlans). Returning with some of the party, the deceased hurried to catch a ferry boat, but missed it. The exertion and excitement proved too much for Mrs. Westrop and turning to one of her companions, she exclaimed, “I am dying” and expired. The family were well known and greatly respected here, their old home. About two years ago the surviving husband suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been in a feeble condition ever since. Two sons and one daughter also survive-Robert, Allen and Nellie. One sister, Mrs. Eldridge, residing in Toronto, is now the only surviving member of the Saurin family. Mrs. Westrop’s sudden demise is a sad blow to her family and friends, and expressions of sympathy are heard on every hand. The funeral was held yesterday at 2.30 p.m. from the house to Mount Pleasant cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Saurin and Mrs. Jas. Saurin attended the funeral.
[People’s Press, 12 September 1905]
Andrew Reeb, one of the most esteemed residents of Wainfleet, passed away yesterday afternoon at the advanced age of 78 years and 6 months, his wife predeceased him exactly five weeks ago yesterday. Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, and death was not unexpected.
Mr. Reeb was born in Alsace, Germany, and came to this country when 8 years of age. He was a poor boy when he came, but by industry, untiring energy and sterling integrity had become one of the wealthiest, best known and highly respected farmers in the community. He was a member of the English church. Though a most successful man in all private pursuits, he never aspired to public honors but in him the community loses one its most staunch and valuable citizens.
Three members of the family survive, two brothers, John of Port Colborne and George of California; one sister, Mrs. Burger of Stevensville. He is also survived by nine children (three sons and six daughters) viz: Charles and Lewis Reeb of Wainfleet, Emanuel Reeb of Montrose, Mrs. Fahrbach, Mrs. Mathias Neff and Mrs. Frank Neff of Wainfleet and Humberstone; Mrs. Ed Early of Welland and Miss Susie Reeb of St. Catharines.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted at the house and interment will be made in Overholt’s cemetery.
Retired Hotelkeeper Expires on a Niagara Falls Car
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
Niagara Falls, Ont., July 25-Mr. Ernest Fischer, a retired hotel-keeper of this city, died suddenly of heart failure tonight in one of the electric cars bound for the south end of the city. Mr. Fischer had been down in the north end on some business, and boarded the car for home near the corner of Park street and Erie avenue. On Erie avenue the roadway is cut down for brick paving and on handing his fare to the conductor Mr. Fischer made the remark, “My that is a high reach!” The conductor went forward to the front of the car, and returning to the rear before the car had gone a block, he found Mr. Fischer lying on the seat. The car was stopped in front of Dr. Walker’s office who was called to Mr. Fischer’s assistance, but within five minutes life was extinct. Mr. Fischer who owned and conducted the Prospect House at Niagara Falls South for about ten years, was well-known throughout the country. He retired two years ago on account of failing health, suffering from heart and liver trouble. Of late he had improved in health. He leaves a wife and a family of five grown-up children He was a son of Mr. Fred Fischer of Preston, Ont., formerly of this place.
Hattie Hayden and Ernest Doan Lose Their Lives, Two Others Saved
[Welland Tribune, 28 July 1905]
A double drowning occurred in the Welland river last Tuesday night in which two young people of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Miss Hattie Hayden of Cleveland avenue and Tenth street, and Ernest Doan of 1728 Cudaback avenue, lost their lives.
There were four young people in the boat at the time of the accident, Miss Dick and a gentleman friend besides the two drowned.
Miss Gertrude Dick, the young lady who was saved, said that they were rowing up the Chippawa river and were in the vicinity of the Montrose bridge when the accident happened. Ernest Doan sat on the side of the boat with his feet in the water. It was 9.15 o’clock. They decided to change places, and as they arose to do so, Doan’s weight on the side of the boat capsized it. Charles Bloore, who was with Miss Dick, managed to save her, but Doan and Miss Hayden were drowned.
Miss Dick and Mr. Bloore had to walk some distance to give notice of the accident. Parties started to grapple for the bodies at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning but have not yet recovered them.
[Welland Tribune, 18 August 1905]
Mr. Robert Haymes, who died at this place last week, was the last of the old guard of Englishmen who came out here over fifty years ago and took up county land. Among them were: Braun, Stevenette, Gifford, Osborne, Hill, Hoag, Jones and Phelps-all now deceased he was a conservative in politics and a Methodist of the old school. No roads or weather were too bad for him to get out of service at church at any time during his life. He was a thorough farmer and good neighbor, and highly respected by all who knew him. Mr. Haymes was married in England and he and his wife came here together with three children, the rest of the family being all born in this vicinity. His wife died about seven years ago. The surviving members of his family are Robert, John and Salem of Marshville, Mrs. John Akins, Niagara Falls, Mrs. N.F. Box, Port Robinson and Eliza, home on the farm.
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