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.
[Welland Tribune, 18 August 1905]
Mrs. Thomas Priestman, who passed to rest at her late residence in Wainfleet, on Wednesday, 16 inst., was born at Nunda, Livingston, Co, N.Y., on Nov., 22d, 1821, and thus in the 84th year of her age,.her maiden name was Matilda Batterson, she was married on Jan. 1, 1846, to her late husband, Thomas Priestman., who died on Nov. 27th, 1899. Her long life from childhood up was passed in Wainfleet township. In religion she was a firm and consistent member of the Baptist church. Her four children-two sons and two daughters –all survive and all live in the township of Wainfleet, as follows:-David, Ennis, Josephine and Mrs. Thos. Robertson.
The funeral will be held today, service at her late residence at 2 p.m; interment at the Willson burying ground.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Haist
[Welland Tribune, 1 September 1905]
August the 25th, 1905, witnessed the gladsome event of the anniversary of the golden wedding of Christian Haist and his good wife. The day was all that could be desired, and the near relatives gathered on the extensive lawn of Mr. Haist at Fonthill, Ont.
All the descendants of the aged couple now living were present. These were six children, seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides there were those united by marriage, and a brother of Mr. Haist with P.E. J.G. Litt, and Pastor A. Clemens and his family.
Of those who attended their wedding fifty years ago only two are living, who were too feeble to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Haist may, however, see their diamond wedding which we hope may be so.
Mrs. Haist was born in Waterloo Co., Ont. and Mr. Haist in Wurtemburg, Germany. After they met and were married they lived for one year at Fonthill, then three years at Credition, after which they again came to Pelham and for the last forty-five years lived on the farm where now stands the beautiful home, the fruits of their industry. During their long life together they had many difficulties to face as pioneers, but they met them bravely and succeeded all along the path of life. They are among the first fruits of the missionaries of the Evangelical Association and have been faithful members of that church for many years.
Many and hearty were the congratulations of the guests and other friends as Mr. and Mrs. Haist celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
The dinner table on the lawn was decorated appropriately, in colors that told of the special event, and the table itself was loaded with all sorts of toothsome viands. The wedding cake was made by the bride of fifty years herself.
After dinner a program was rendered, and Mr. Haist in response to the address to themselves, said they were thankful for the fifty years together, that they had endeavored to live upright lives up to the end of life, and urged that upon others. The gifts were beautiful. Besides gold coin, there were gold plate of different description, a clock and a gold headed cane.
The day was passed, but not the memory of it. We all hope for many years of blessing to Mr. and Mrs. Haist.
[Welland Tribune, 23 June 1905]
Judge W.W. Fitzgerald after a long illness, passed away peacefully to rest on Wednesday at his home at London, Ont. Deceased filled the office of county judge of Welland county for several years, and until ill-health prevented, about two years ago. After leaving here he spent some time in Virginia, partially recovering his health; and for the past year he has been in London. He had a stroke about a month ago, the results finally proving fatal. He was a prominent Orangeman and Forester. His widow, two sons-Dr. Fitzgerald of New York City, and C.E.T. Fitzgerald, practicing law at Winnipeg-and one daughter, Miss Amy, survive. Judge Fitzgerald had a wide circle of warm friends in Welland County, who deeply regret his demise.
Since the above was in type we learn that late William Weir Fitzgerald was appointed county judge of Welland on April 3, 1893, and nominally held the office until September 8, 1903, when his successor, Judge Wells, was appointed. For the last eighteen months his health was so bad that the office was filled by T.D. Cowper , who was appointed deputy judge for that purpose.
[Welland Tribune, 1 Sept. 1905]
Treasurer of Haldimand County for 20 years-A Prominent Liberal
Cayuga, Aug. 28-By the death of Mr. Adam Davis the county of Haldimand has lost one of its earliest settlers and most respected citizens. The deceased had for twenty years been treasurer of the county of Haldimand, and previous to accepting that office was reeve of the township of Seneca for a long period and warden of the county. At the general elections of 1986 he contested Haldimand in the Liberal interest against the Hon. Dr. Montague. In his earlier years Mr. Davis was an enthusiastic militiaman holding the rank of captain in the Haldimand Rifles, and an expert rifle rifle shot. In religion he was a member of the Church of England and took a very active part in its welfare. For many years Mr. Davis was an able and fearless magistrate. He will be greatly missed.
[Welland Tribune, 7 April 1905]
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at high noon, on Wednesday, the 5th inst, at the home of A. Angle, about three miles west of the village, when their adopted daughter, Miss Etta Robins, was united in marriage to Andrew Dalrymple, eldest son of John Dalrymple, Esq., of Gainsboro, the officiating pastor of Presbyterian church of this place. The young couple were very popular in church and social circles and they have the congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends. The presents were very numerous and costly.
[Welland Ttribune, 7 April 1905]
Mrs. Geo. Snyder, relict of the late Geo. Snyder, Gainsboro, died quite suddenly at the home of her son, Adam Snyder, on Wednesday morning. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Saturday at the Methodist church of this place, and interment in the Heaslip cemetery.
[People’s Press, 25 April 1905]
Niagara Falls lost one of its well-known and wealthy citizens by death on Friday morning at 6 o’clock when James Barry passed away at his residence at the corner of Welland avenue and Morrison street. Mr. Barry had been suffering for some weeks with pneumonia and complications, but was generally supposed to be recovering and his death came as somewhat of a surprise to most citizens.
Deceased was born in Bathurst, N.B., fifty-seven years ago, but has been a resident of this place for about 25 years. He married Miss Margaret Rennie, formerly of Aberdeen, Scotland, who with the following children survives-William, Beatrice, Jessie, Ida, James and Grace. He also leaves an aged mother in Janesville, N.B., three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Mersevey of Boston, Miss Bessie Barry and Mrs. Scott of Bathurst, N.B., George of Boston, and Harry of Bathurst.
Mr. Barry was one of the best known public works contractors in Canada. With Messrs. Ross and McRae, he had large contracts on the Canadian Pacific, the Canadian Northern and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo railways. Later becoming senior member of the firm of Barry & McMordie, he was engaged in the building of the great coffer-dams of the Ontario Power Company and Electrical Development Company of Ontario, which are among the marvels of the power development works.
Mr. Barry took a lively interest in local affairs, was a former town councillor, treasurer of the Niagara Falls Building & Savings Association, a promoter of the old Niagara Falls Metal Works Company and engaged in many other enterprises.
He was a member of Clifton Lodge, No. 254, A.F. & A.M. The funeral was held yesterday (Monday) afternoon from his late residence to Fairview cemetery.
[People’s Press, 22 August 1905]
Mrs. Daniel Robbins died at Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Sunday morning, aged 52 years, two months and two days. Deceased was a former resident of Port Colborne and the body was brought here yesterday morning to the home of her mother, Mrs. Flemming. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins moved from Port Colborne to Niagara Falls, Ont. a few years ago. And two months ago went across the river to the American side. Deceased had been ailing quite a while, death being due to asthmatic bronchitis. She is survived by her husband, two daughters-Mrs. Bement and Sophia Robbins at home; her mother, Mrs. Flemming of Port Colborne, and the following brothers and sisters;-Frank and Ed. Flemming and Mrs. Wm. Rooth of Port Colborne, John and Sam Flemming of Hamilton, and Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Reilly of Buffalo. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from the residence of her mother, Mrs. Flemming, where service will be held at 2 p.m. to Overholt’s cemetery, where interment will take place.
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