[Welland Telegraph, 12 January 1912]
Dr. and Mrs. N. Brewster celebrated their golden wedding on Jan. 7th at the home of John Swartz. They were married by Rev. John Baxter, who was at that time superannuated and living at Point Abino.
Mrs. Brewster’s maiden name was Sarah Sherk, daughter of Geo. Sherk, of Sherkston. After their marriage they lived at Nantikoke, Haldimand county, for a short time, and then moved to Ridgeway, where the doctor has continued his medical practice to the present time. Dr. Brewster served as surgeon on board the United States ships during the civil war. These ships were doing coast defence duty and were often in the thick of the fight, in the effort to keep the rivers open. He has many interesting anecdotes to tell of the experience there. He still attends the decoration services of the G.A.R.
At the time of the Fenian Raid at Ridgeway, Dr. Brewter, as soon as the firing began, started with his medicine case and first aid supplies, to the scene of the conflict. In seeking to pass to the rear of the fighting line to attend the wounded, he was discovered and taken prisoner by the Fenians. He was held for only ten minutes, when he was given his liberty and sent to care for the wounded soldiers. He had on his list twenty-eight names at the close of the day.
A son died when quite young and a daughter, Mrs. Dickout, died some years ago. There are three sons and two daughters living. These are Mrs. John Beam of Buffalo, Mrs. John Swartz of Ridgeway, Milton and Walter of Ridgeway and Roderick of Bridgeburg. There are thirteen grandchildren.
It was a merry party that sat down to dinner. There were present besides the family, Mrs. Brewster’s brother, Levi Sherk of Buffalo, and Rev. Dr. Laidman and Mrs. Laidman of Ridgeway.
Dr. and Mrs. Brewster received many letters and messages of congratulations from distant friends and were presented by the members of the family with a substantial purse of gold.
Married-7 January 1862
Former Wellander Dead
[Welland Telegraph, 19 January 1912]
Geo. H. Tudhope, an expert advertising man, died in Toronto on Monday morning of bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Tudhope was a resident of Welland about twenty years ago when he went to Toronto. In Welland he ran a very successful grocery business and he married a daughter of the late Mr. Anley, formerly a teacher in the Welland High School. In Toronto he conducted an advertising agency until a few months ago when he disposed of it and purchased a grocery store.
Died: 15 January 1912
Death of John Taylor
[Welland Telegraph, 19 January 1912]
The death occurred in Welland on Tuesday afternoon of John Taylor, aged 76 years, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Hanson, First Street.
Mr. Taylor has resided in Welland for the past four years, coming here from Sherkston. Death was due to Bright’s disease.
Deceased leaves four daughters and one son, namely-Mrs. P. Michener, Buffalo; Mrs. Sarah Sherk, Sherkston; Mrs. Wm. Hanson, Welland; Miss Ethel Taylor, Welland, and Earl Taylor. One brother resides in Michigan.
The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon with services at the house and interment at Fonthill.
Died: 16 January 1912
What They Mean-Famous People That Bore the Name-The Name in History, Literature, Etc.
By Henry W. Fischer
[Welland Telegraph, 27 February 1912]
MILDRED
Mildred is one of the few ancient Saxon names that retain the original spelling. Its meaning is not complimentary by any means. The first syllable sounds nice enough but the last means, threaten. Mildred, then, should be translated “mild threatener.” Hollyhock mallows are her emblem.
The calendar has two Mildreds, known as St. Milreda and St. Milburga. The later was abbess of Shropshire and her name became popular as Milborough, but this did not survive.
Mildred was the second wife of Burghley, the great prime minister of Elizabeth. She was a daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke.
ALMA
Alma means “All good.” It is a very old name, but never achieved any special distinction.
GEO. HUTTON DROPPED DEAD
Expired Suddenly in Local Hotel
Body Found in Sitting Posture by one of the Bartenders
[Welland Telegraph, 22 March 1912]
George Hutton, for a number of years a resident of Welland, dropped dead in a rear room just off the bar of the Welland House on Wednesday afternoon.
Hutton had been drinking for some time, and it believed that he was under the influence of liquor on Wednesday afternoon. He purchased a a drink at the bar and later went into the back room. About an hour and a half later the wine clerk went to arouse him and made the horrible discovery that the man was dead. His body was in a sitting posture.
Deceased is survived by a widow and two children. He was about forty years of age.
Died: 20 March 1912
[Waterford Star, September 19, 1912]
Welland, Sept. Saturday afternoon passenger train No. 78, T.H.&B. westbound, due at Welland at 1.06 while on the M.C.R. tracks just east of Welland struck a buggy, in which were Fred Tilley and his wife smashing the rig and seriously injuring both persons. They were hurried to Welland and County Hospital where Dr. Howell took a number of stitches and attended to their injuries. Fortunately, no bones were broken, but it was a narrow escape from instant death for both. They attempted to cross the tracks ahead of the train, but fearing he could not do so, turned the horse clear of the train, but the buggy was struck.
[People’s Press, 10 December 1912]
It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of a former well-known resident of Bertie in the person of the late Jacob Wise, who departed this life in the Buffalo General hospital on Saturday evening at 6.15 o’clock from typhoid pneumonia, in the 63rd year of his age, having been born in Stevensville in 1850.
About 1st of November last, he moved from Welland to Buffalo, where he had purchased a business, and was just getting settled when about two weeks ago he took to his bed, from which he was removed to the hospital a week ago Monday.
Deceased owned the Bertie House for 17 years when he sold out and moved to Ridgeway where he resided when his second wife pre-deceased him. After which he moved to Welland where he engaged in the grocery and aerated waters businesses, prior to going to Buffalo.
Surviving are his widow, 5 daughters and 3 sons, namely, Mrs. Robt. Blackmur, Mrs. Geo. Ketteringham, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. J. Kottmier, Buffalo; Mrs. P.A. Rice, Ridgeway; William of Welland, Henry of Saskatchewan, Leonard of Snyder.
The remains were brought from Buffalo on Sunday afternoon to the McLeod House (home of Mrs. P.A. Rice) where the funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, by Rev. Dr. Thos. Snyder of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Rev. H. Beutler, Sherkston, assisted by the Lutheran choir of Sherkston.
Old and Respected Resident of County Died in Buffalo
[Welland Telegraph, 10 December 1912]
Ridgeway, Dec. 9-Jacob Weis, an old and highly respected resident of Bertie, died in Buffalo on Saturday at 6 p.m., Dec. 7th, death was due to typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Weis was born in Stevensville and had charge of the Bertie House seventeen years. Six years ago he moved to Welland, and on Nov. 1st purchased a hotel in Buffalo. He was ill but a short time. The remains were brought here Sunday afternoon. Funeral was held at the McLeod House at two o’clock on Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Thomas Snyder of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Rev. H. Beutler of Sherkson conducted the service. Interment in Ridgeway cemetery. He is survived by a widow and three sons and five daughters,-Mrs. Geo. Ketteringham of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. J. Kottmeier of Buffalo, Mrs. W Heffner of Welland, Mrs. Percy Rice of Ridgeway, William of Welland, Leonard of Snyder and Henry of Saskatchewan. The Sherkston Lutheran choir attended and assisted. The entire community with The Welland Telegraph extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Weis was a kind neighbor and had a large circle of friends.
Died: 7 December 1912
A Jubilee Day in August
[People’s Press, 26 March 1912]
The officers and members of the Welland band received a communication a few days ago from one of the city bands of the State of Pennsylvania, stating it was the intention of the members of that band to make a tour of the states this summer, and they had also decided on visiting a few of the leading places in Canada, and had chosen Welland as one. A meeting of the local band will be held this week, when the visitors will be communicated with and will be invited to be the guests of the Welland band and citizens in general.
Their letter states they would like to come sometime about the latter part of August. It has been suggested that the fire company be asked to join with the band in giving a day of amusement in honor of the visitors to wind up with grand tattoo, fireworks and illumination in the evening with a number of bands and fire companies taking part. Should the Pennsylvania band decide to favor our town with a visit there will be “somethin’ doin’,” and the boys know how to do it. Further particulars later.
[People’s Press, 16 January 1912]
Liquor is strictly prohibited on the Welland skating rink premises. Expulsion by the arm of the law hereafter for those who violate.
Keep off the Ice
Spectators going on the skating surface in case of scraps or mixups during hockey matches, are liable to arrest. By order,
MASON & MURDOCH
Managers Welland Skating Rink
54-05
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