[Welland Tribune, 8 December 1910]
Mrs. Samuel Miller, an old and much respected resident of this place, passed peacefully away on Monday morning, Dec. 5th, at three o’clock, after a short illness of pleuro-pneumonia, in her 69th year, leaving a sorrowing husband and four sons-Palmer J., Wm. B., and Addison J. of this place, and Edward H. of Welland, to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The funeral was held on Wednesday at one o’clock, at the house, where services were conducted by Rev. Peter Reith, after which burial was made in the North Pelham cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 14 January 1910]
O.H. Phillips, chief engineer on the steamer Strathcona, which is wintering here, committed suicide Wednesday afternoon shortly after three o’clock. Henry Shickluna, who was working at the steamer’s engines, heard a revolver shot and, rushing to the engineer’s cabin, found him lying in his berth dead. He had shot himself through the head. Deceased was about forty years of age and an old countryman. He had no relatives in this country. No motive for the deed is known, except that Phillips had been drinking some. It is supposed he took his life while in a state of melancholy. Coroner Dr. Hutton was summoned, but considered an inquest unnecessary. The owners of the Strathcona were notified and arrived Wednesday night.
KILLED
Son of Dr. Hutton Meets Instant Death on T.H.&B
[People’s Press, 13 December 1910]
Harold Hutton, son of F.G. Hutton, V.S., of Welland, was the victim of a fatal accident on Saturday morning, when a rig driven by him was struck by a T.H.& B express and Harold was instantly killed. The accident took place at Daboll’s crossing east of Chandler station at 9.45 Saturday morning, when young Hutton’s carriage was run into by the 10 o’clock express from Hamilton.
Though the train, according to the enginemen, was not running fast, the force of the impact was sufficient to hurl Hutton through a board fence and the buggy in which he rode was smashed.
After proceeding about half a mile the train was brought to a stop and backed to the scene of the accident. Hutton’s body was found lying on the ground near the fence and was brought by the train to Welland, where it was taken in charge by undertaker Sutherland.
Coroner Dr. Colbeck viewed the remains and came to the conclusion that death was instantaneous, and that an inquest was not necessary. Examination showed that not a bone in the body was broken, the only marks being a scar behind the ear and a scratch on one arm. Death was apparently due to shock.
At the time of the accident Harold was returning from Pelham where he had been visiting the farm of his uncle. He had left his sister there, fortunately, or the accident might have been even more terrible than it was.
Deceased was returning by the River road, necessitating crossing the railway track. Mr. Daboll and others saw the accident. They say deceased hurried up the horse, from which it is inferred that he saw the train either too late to turn, or made a mistake in judgment, thinking he could clear the track ahead of the train. The buggy was a covered one, which no doubt contributed to cause the accident, by impeding the side view.
It is remarkable that though the buggy was smashed to splinters and young Hutton instantly killed, the horse was not injured, having crossed the track sufficiently to clear; the buggy, however, was thrown to the north side of the track, the train cutting between horse and buggy.
Harold Hutton was 15 years of age, being born on November 27th, 1895, the only son of Dr. and Mrs. F.G. Hutton. He was a student at the Welland public school and was very prolific and esteemed and loved by all who knew him. His father and mother and younger sister survive to mourn.
The funeral (which was private) was held yesterday afternoon at one o’clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Cunningham of the Presbyterian church, interment at Fonthill cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful and touching.
The event is one of the saddest possible and has cast a feeling of deep depression over a large circle of friends of the family, and deceased, whose warmest sympathy goes out in full measure to those so sadly and suddenly bereft of their loved one.
Died: 10 December 1910
[Welland Telegraph, 22 November 1910]
Death of Mrs. Stalker
The death of Charlotte E., relict of the late George Stalker, occurred yesterday afternoon after an illness that began at the time of Mr. Stalker’s death nearly four years ago, and which for the past six months, had been of such seriousness as to preclude hope of recovery. Mrs. Stalker was born in Root, England, seventy-one years ago and had been a resident of Welland for thirty-six years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a woman widely loved and deeply respected. She leaves a family of three sons-Geo. W. of Portland, Ore., John A. of Rochester, and David of Chicago to whom deepest sympathy is extended in their bereavement. The funeral (private) will take place tomorrow, with interment in the family plot in Fonthill.
Died: 21 November 1910
Fonthill Cemetery
3 January 1840-21 November 1910
Arterial Sclerosis
Father: William Elvis
Mother: Sarah Elvis
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[Welland Telegraph, August 26, 1910]
Warrant issued for the arrest of Arthur Powell, a lad of sixteen , who has fled—post office, stores, houses and barns destroyed—loss $30,000.
The village of Wellandport suffered an unusually serious fire at an early hour Thursday morning whereby all of the northern half of the business section of the place was wiped out. With a total loss reaching $30,000.,only one-third of which is covered by insurance.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.It broke out in Goring’s general store and was first seen about half past three. There were no lights or fires about the place and everything was in good shape when Mr. Goring locked up at eleven o’clock the night previous.
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Rainham Man Tries to “Make Up” With the Wrong Girl and Police Get Him
[Welland Telegraph, 30 August 1910]
Thinking that it was his former sweetheart with whom he had a falling-out, and thinking it would be a good time to “make up” again, Charles Bider, a former Rainham township man, but now a resident of Welland, followed a young lady of Welland (who didn’t happen to be his long lost love) around the streets on Saturday night and entreated her to come back.
“I’m sorry. It’s all my fault,” he assured her.
But the lady paid no attention to Bider until his attentions became too annoying. Then she called the police, who took the man in custody.
He was under the influence of fire-water at the time.
In police court, Magistrate Burgar fined him $5 and costs-$11.60 in all. The magistrate said he did not believe whiskey agreed with the man.
WILL BE BURIED AT FONTHILL
[Welland Telegraph 22 April 1910]
The public funeral service for the late Mrs. Isabel Hampton Robb was held at Cleveland on Monday last week.
The body was then placed temporarily in the Wade Memorial Chapel in Lake View cemetery pending arrangements for interment.
On Sunday, Dr. Robb and Mrs. George Hindson (his sister-in-law) came by train to Fenwick where they were met by Mr. James Hindson. They then proceeded to inspect Fonthill cemetery, after which it was decided to inter the body of the late Mrs. Robb in it. The burial will take place next week.
The public funeral of Mrs. Robb was held at Cleveland on the 18th at Trinity Cathedral. The big church was crowded with relatives and friends of the deceased and with nurses and physicians and other persons both from in and out of the city.
The funeral procession started from the residence of Dr. Robb, No. 1960 E. 97th street, and proceeded to the cathedral. At the door of the church the body was met by Bishop William Andrew Leonard and Dean Frank DuMoulin of the cathedral and borne to the chancel where the impressive ritualistic service of the Episcopal Church was read. The full cathedral choir, with Edwin Arthur Kraft at the organ sang the requiem anthems and hymns. The spacious chancel of the church was filled with hundreds of floral offerings sent by friends and the various organizations with which Mrs. Robb had been affiliated.
The pallbearers were Percival Merritt of Boston and Dr. John H. Lowman, Dr. F.T. Cushing, Dr. William T. Howard, Dr. William R. Lincoln, Dr. C.F. Hoover, Malcolm McBride and Richard Sheridan of this city. Among those who came from other cities to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Percival Merritt of Boston; Professor L.F. Barker of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore; Walter Robb; Elizabeth Robb and William D’Lier of Philadelphia.
In the body of the church were the members of the Trained Nurses Association who attended in a body and in uniform; representatives from the District Nurses Association in uniform and nearly all of Cleveland’s representative physicians and surgeons.
Trying to Escape Auto, Wife of Cleveland Doctor Was Crushed to Death-Was a Canadian Girl and Best Known Professional Nurse in America
[Welland Tribune, 26 April 1910]
Cleveland, April 18-Mrs. Isabel Hampton Robb, wife of Dr. Hunter Robb, was caught and crushed to death between two cars going in opposite directions at Euclid Avenue and East 100th street, at 5.30 o’clock Saturday night.
At the same time Mrs. Robb met her death, Miss Cora E. Canfield, principal at the Hathaway-Brown school, narrowly escaped a like fate. She was with Mrs. Robb, but in the face of impending danger, she jumped in the opposite direction and escaped bodily injury. She was, however, reported as suffering severely from the shock of her friend’s death last night at her home, 2130 East 96th Street.
Trapped
The accident to Mrs. Robb occurred as she jumped backward from the south track into the “devil strip,” to avoid being struck by an automobile. As she did so a west bound car which she had not noticed came up behind her on the north track and cut off further escape in that direction. At the same time an east bound car, closely following the auto, approached on the south track directly in front of her.
In this predicament it was a case of jump in front of the east bound car or stand still in the hope that both cars would pass on either side without touching her. But the “devil strip” was too narrow for the woman to stand in and as the cars passed she was caught, spun around like a top and totally crushed before they could be stopped.
Cars Had To Be Pried Apart
When the cars were brought to a standstill, Mrs. Robb was found standing erect midway between the ends. So tightly was she wedged in that jacks had to be used to pry the cars sidewise before she could be rescued. Then Patrolman Peterson, of the eleventh precinct, walked into the widened space between the cars, took the unconscious woman in his arms and carried her out. Her eyes were closed as she was placed in an automobile and death occurred before she reached St. Luke’s hospital.
Mrs. Robb was fifty years old and the mother of two boys, Hampton, aged sixteen, and Phillip, aged eight years. She, with her husband and family, lived at 1960 E. 97th Street. At the time of her accident she was on her way to Flinn’s dancing academy, near Euclid Avenue and E. 100th Street, to take her son Hampton home from dancing school.
Startled by Auto
Miss Canfield, who was calling at the Robb home, went along for the walk. When she and Mrs. Robb reached the corner of Euclid Avenue and E. 100th Street in front of the home of Capt. John Mitchell, they started to cross to the south side. They were walking side by side talking and oblivious of the approaching cars as they stepped onto the south track.
Both were suddenly startled by the approaching auto as it bore down upon them, and while Miss Canfield jumped forward and cleared the track, Mrs. Robb jumped backward into the “devil strip.” As soon as the injured woman was taken in a passing auto for the hospital, Miss Canfield was helped into the machine of Capt. Mitchell who drove up just as the accident happened. Miss Canfield was driven to her home, where she was joined by her sister. They were taken to the Robb home, where they were joined by Dr. Robb and his son, Phillip. The party rushed to the hospital, but arrived after Mrs. Robb had died.
Chest Crushed
One of the cars at the time of the accident was in charge of Motorman Frank Kidd and Conductor Clayton Easterbrook, while in charge of the other car were Conductor Charles Hillfinger and Conductor Chas. Edis. According to the report of the police, the accident was due to Mrs. Robb’s carelessness.
When an examination was made of the woman’s injuries by the doctors at St. Luke’s Hospital, it was found that her left arm was broken and that the bones of her chest were crushed and forced in upon the vital organs. Death occurred, the doctors believe, while the woman was being lifted into the auto at the scene of the accident.
Best Known Nurse In America
The death of Mrs. Robb removes the best known nurse in America, and one of the greatest authorities on nursing. She was personally known to the superintendent of every hospital in Canada, and her tragic death is a personal sorrow to thousands of her fellow workers in the nursing profession.
A High Tribute
A recent issue of the British Journal of Nursing says: One of the most notable and honored members of the International Congress of Nurses is Mrs. Hampton Robb, R.N., to whose wise foresight and initiative the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses and the Nurses Association Alumnae of the United States primarily owe the foundations of their organizations. Mrs. Hampton Robb, a Canadian by birth, received her professional training as Isabel Hampton at the Bellevue Hospital, New York. Having gained her certificate she came to Europe where she studied the nursing question from its professional aspect.
A Great Organizer
After their return to America she was appointed superintendent of the Illinois Training School for Nurses at Chicago, a school which undertakes the nursing of two great hospitals containing one thousand beds, the Cook County and the Presbyterian. She only resigned her position in 1889 in order to accept the invitation to organize the Nursing School of the beautiful Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
Secret of Success
The secret of Miss Hampton’s success was probably her belief in the power of those working under her to do good work, and the Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Magazine records that while “hers was the master hand,” she had the co-operation and help of those about her, and the loyal support and ardent faithful work of the women she chose to make with her the traditions of the training school.
A Born Leader
As the superintendent of a training school, Mrs. Robb was an unqualified success, but it is as the leader of organization in the profession as a whole that her name will ever be held in honor. This was recognized by the nurses when they elected her the first president of their Association Alumnae, and a similar honor has been conferred upon her by the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses.
From Florence Nightingale
Miss Hampton was married in England to Dr. Hunter Robb of Cleveland, Ohio, when the lovely bouquet which she carried was sent to her by Miss Florence Nightingale. Her chief contributions to nursing literature have been “Nursing, its Principles and Practice,” and “Nursing Ethics.”
She was born in Welland where the funeral takes place this week.
Taught School in Merritton
St. Catharines, April 18-Miss Albon, of this city, received a brief message from Cleveland announcing Mrs. Dr. Hunter Robb’s death, and stating that the body would be brought to Welland tomorrow afternoon for burial. Welland was Mrs. Robb’s birthplace, her maiden name being Isabel Hampton. She was well known in St. Catharines, and years ago lived here for awhile, when she was attending school, and later taught school at Merritton. At the time of her death Mrs. Robb was in charge of the Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. She was possessed of a good deal of literary ability and a book she wrote upon hospital nursing is now in use in most of the hospitals in the United States.
MRS. (DR.) HUNTER ROBB
Crushed Between Street Cars Whilst Dodging An Auto
Public Honors and Universal Sympathy
[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1910]
In addition to the report of Mrs. (Dr.) Hunter Robb’s death previously published, we take the following from the Cleveland papers:
Mrs. Robb, 50, wife of Dr. Hunter Robb, 1960 E. 97th st., dodging into the “devil strip” between the car tracks to escape an auto, was crushed between two cars running in opposite directions. This was on Friday last. Her companion, Miss Cora Canfield, principal of Hathaway Brown school, barely escaped.
Mrs. Robb was a woman of international renown. She stood first in the profession of nursing, modern methods of which she originated and she wrote text books that are standards of training here and abroad.
She was chairman of the International Nurses’ Association that met in London, Eng., last year. She began her career as a student nurse at Bellevue hospital, New York, when she was 19. Later she went to Rome where she studied and nursed. She was married to Dr. Robb in England, and was presented to Queen Victoria. She returned to the United States to take charge of the training department of the Cook Co. hospital at Chicago. From there she went to Baltimore to organize the training school for nurses in connection with the celebrated John Hopkins hospital.
She was married to Dr. Robb in England, and they have since lived in Cleveland. Besides her husband, two sons survive, aged 8 and 14 years. One son predeceased her.
FUNERAL
A public funeral ceremony was held in Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, on Wednesday. The funeral was attended by all the nurses in the city, as well as a great number from other cities. Mrs. Adelaide Nutting, of Columbia University, and Mrs. Anna Maxwell, of the Presbyterian hospital of New York, with hundreds of local and visiting physicians were present.
NURSES’ APPRECIATION
Miss B. Secord, superintendent of the St. Clair hospital, who graduated from the John Hopkins training school organized by Mrs. Robb, wrote the following appreciation of her:
The death of Mrs. Hunter Robb is the greatest loss to the nursing profession that could possibly be. There is absolutely no one to take her place.
Mrs. Robb was really the originator and the life of nursing in this country and abroad.
It was her broad view and appreciation of what nursing should be that made her the mother of modern nursing methods. And it was her enthusiasm and force that carried them to the high measure of success they have attained.
Mrs. Robb was without question the leader in advanced nursing in this country. Her work on the “Principles and Practice of Nursing” is known abroad as well as here, and is the textbook for most training schools in this country and many abroad. Her book on the “Ethics of Nursing” forms the standard of present practice.
Her work for the profession elevated nursing both intellectually and socially. When she went to Baltimore, educated women had not largely gone into the profession. But she attracted a superior class of women to it.
Another phase of character that has made her leadership so strong was her absolute loyalty to nurses. She was always ready to defend. But she was also ready to criticize. She wanted everyone in the profession to have the same.
Thoroughness was her watchword.
Welland Tribune
21 April 1910
Died: 15 April 1910
Married: 11 July 1894
Fonthill Cemetery
26 August 1859-15 April 1910
Accident
Father: Samuel Hampton Mother: Sarah Mary Lay
[Welland Telegraph, 18 February 1910]
Elmer Merritt has a dog that certainly knocks the spots off every thing in local dogdom. He is a Great Dane and tips the scales at 165 pounds in his bare feet. The animal arrived from Hamilton on Wednesday.
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