Niagara Falls South
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The death occurred in Clio., Michigan, on Wednesday of last week, of John Robinson, uncle of V. H. Robinson of this place. It will be remembered that the late Mr. Robinson was taken ill with paralysis when he lived in this city last spring, and that he was removed to his daughter’s home in Toledo. From there Mr. Robinson went to Clio., Michigan where his other daughter lived, and he remained there until his death occurred. The deceased gentleman was 87 years old. He was born in Welland county, and was a resident of Wainfleet for many years. In the olden days he owned a farm near to that of the late John W. Overholt on the Forks Road. He was a resident of New York state for a while, and spent many years in Michigan. Of recent years he had lived at Niagara Falls South. He was twice married and leaves a family of four, viz: Mrs. Hurd of Clio, Mrs. Roulston of Toledo, and two sons in the States. Interment was made in Toledo.
Port Colborne
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
On Saturday, November 28, at Sunnyslope, Alberta, Miss Emma North, daughter of Mrs. Catharine North of this place, and Mr. C. W. Scott of Los Angeles, Cal., were joined in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Gratz. The bride was teaching school in Alberta previous to her marriage. Her many friends here will extend congratulations and best wishes.
Port Colborne
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
Mrs. Asenath Rogers announces the marriage of her daughter, Luella Asenath, to Walter H. Tyler, on Wednesday the thirteenth day of December, 1908, at Irondequoit, N.Y. At home after fifteenth January, at Shangatrick, Michigan. The bride has many friends here who will be pleased to hear of the happy event.
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The marriage of Miss Bertha Nagle to J.K. Tisdale, of the Roach-Tisdale Candy Co., took place at the home of the bride’s mother, 2431 16th avenue, south, Dec. 18th. Rev. Charles E. Burton read the service in the presence of small group of relatives and friends.
The bride wore a gown of white satin made along Empire lines and carried white roses. After the ceremony a buffet supper was served in the dining room where carnations and ferns formed the decorations.
After a trip east, including Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara Falls, and Toronto, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. will be at home in the new Vermont, January 15,Mineapolis Times.
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Poehlman was the scene of a happy event Tuesday evening, when Miss Josephine Rother became the wife of Robert E. Cook of Port Colborne. The interesting ceremony was performed at six o’clock by Rev. Mr. Sohn, in the presence of only a few immediate relatives. The many friends of bride and groom will extend congratulations and best wishes.-Humberstone News
[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1909]
An interesting gathering took place on Tuesday about two miles north of Fonthill to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of Mr. Geo. Slough. This worthy farmer had no inkling of the proceedings, and, on returning home from a neighbor’s shortly before noon, was surprised to see a number of cutter’s in his yard. His feelings may be better imagined than described. Further contingents of well-wishers continued to arrive until three score visitors had taken possession of his home. Fortunately the house is commodious, and there was room for all. In addition to the more immediate neighbors, there was present a large number of family connections. Those present from a distance included Mr. and Mrs. Burgess of Lewiston, Mrs. Jas. Depotty of Attercliffe, and Mr, Wm. Hansler of California, who is at present paying a visit to his old home. A substantial meal was provided, and the afternoon was spent in an enjoyable manner in renewing old acquaintances and seeing friendly associations newly in the face. A pleasing musical programme was presented by Mrs. Burgess, who gave acceptably musical selections, and, in company with Mrs. Fred Gilles of Fonthill, gave a number of several local items. Miss Ada Townsend of Ridgeville also gave a pianoforte selection. Messrs. Lavern and Reginald Townsend contributed on clarinet and trombone; and much pleasure was also derived from solos contributed by Addie and Clifford Townsend. The little folks were very deservedly applauded. Mr. Arnold Gilles further added to the company’s pleasure by thoughtfully bringing his phonograph. Towards dusk the party adjoined, all wishing Mr. George Slough many happy returns of the day.
[Welland Tribune, 22 January 1909]
General sympathy and regret are felt and expressed in this community respecting the recent demise of Miss Margaret Brandon of Wingham, sister of Rev. W.J. Brandon. Deceased was most favorably known and highly respected by all who became acquainted with during her stay of some months with relatives here. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on last Sabbath evening at five o’clock, and with her dying breath expressed simple and perfect trust in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. The memory of the just is blessed.
[Welland Tribune, 8 January 1909]
The following is from “Oak Leaves,” a paper published in Oak Park, Ill:-
“Albert W. Giles, one of Oak Park’s oldest and most respected citizens, received on Christmas day a “Friendship Calendar.” Three hundred and sixty-five friends contributed to the gift, expressions of regard and wishes for a prosperous and happy new year. Mr. Giles has lived in Oak Park for thirty-one years, coming to the village in 1877. He was born in England seventy years ago, when but a small lad his parents moved to Canada. In 1864 he came to the United States, and was employed in the mustering office at Springfield in the closing days of the civil war. For twenty-eight years he was employed by Field Benedict and Co., wholesale clothiers. He is now in the house of Lindelhal and Sons. During the four years of Cleveland’s administrations, beginning in 1893, he was postmaster at Oak Park. He lives at 123 South Euclid avenue.”
Mr. Giles was well-known in Fonthill many years ago, and several old friends who remember his residence there were among the contributors to the “Friendship Calendar.” In 1859 he went to St. Catharines, and was engaged in the office of Mr. Frank Shanley, C.E., during the construction of the Welland railway. He was afterwards with a party of government surveyors who laid out two new townships in the Muskoka district. During his residence in St. Catharines, his singing, in company of Mr. Edward Gore, was prominent feature in all the entertainments of that day. Mr. Giles is a brother of Mrs. R.T. Burns, residing on North Pelham street, and a cousin of Mr. Alfred Giles of “The Chestnuts.”
[Welland Tribune, 29 January 1909]
It was just 50 years ago on January 16th inst., that they leaned over a little crying tot and the neighbors declared it a fine looking child.
Like Moses of old, the infant grew strong, and today he is James McKeown, warden elect of Welland county.
Warden McKeown has just passed the half century mark, as indicated. He was born in Willoughby on the shores of the Welland river, and afterwards attended school at section number 7, among his teachers being Mr. Reavely, now one of the county auditors.
Leaving school in this district the subject of this little sketch went to Bellville Business College, where he received a useful business training. This trip to the Eastern city was made in 1883.
He then returned to the county of his first love, and followed farming, living on the Sodom road, where he works a farm of 100 acres.
He was elected reeve by constituents of Willoughby in 1907, and has been returned by acclamation yearly ever since.
His ability has been shown by his excellent work on the Industrial Home committee, and last year he was appointed chairman of that body.
The warden may be classed among the bald heads, and always says that “you cannot have both brains and hair.” Blue of eye, sharp and alert of manner and with a pleasing personality. The council of the County of Welland for 1909 have indeed made a good choice.
[Welland Tribune, 22 January 1909]
The Niagara Times is giving an account of the wedding of Mr. K. Roy Teeple, son of Rev. Wm. Teeple, of this place, FONTHILL, and Miss Evelyn Louisa Carnochan of Niagara, which took place at Fonthill on Dec. 31st, speaks of the bride as one of the most charming of Niagara girls. It was Miss Carnochan who led the polls at the recent “Popular Girl Contest held by the Niagara Times. Rev. Mr. Teeple himself officiated at the marriage of his son. Mr. Roy Teeple is conducting a business in New Liskeard.
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