[People’s Press, 25 February 1919]
The death took place at Gravenhurst on Sunday, Geb.16th of Lieut. William Hardy Nichols, aged 24 years. At the time he enlisted, Lieut. Nicholls was teller of the Royal Bank in Fergus, previously occupying a similar position at Niagara Falls. He gave his life for his country, for while in training he contracted pneumonia, followed by pleurisy, which rendered him medically unfit for overseas service and resulted in a short time in his death at the Gravenhurst Sanatorium.
He leaves to mourn besides his young wife, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Nicholls, Bowmanville, Ont., two younger brothers, Andrew at present with the Imperial forces in Germany, and James at home.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Lieut. Nicholls was a grandson of Mr. Andrew Cruickshank of Crowland Township.
Died Suddenly Sunday Morning
Was Popular Physician, Member of Numerous Lodges and Keenly Interested in Sports.
[People’s Press. 4 March 1919]
Last Sunday morning, about five o’clock, the death occurred at his home on East Main Street of Dr. C.J. McBride, one of the best known and most popular practitioners of this county. The news of the doctor’s death came as a great surprise to the majority of his friends here, who, although aware of his illness, had not anticipated that it would end fatally. A little over a week ago Dr. McBride in company with a number of friends had set out for a trip to Florida. Upon reaching New York city, Dr. McBride was taken suddenly ill as he stepped off the train, all but collapsing upon the platform. He was brought home to Welland immediately and his condition grew worse until the end came. For some years he has suffered from tuberculosis, which was the cause of his death.
The late Dr.McBride was held in the highest esteem in Welland and the county. Although he had been here but seven years, he had in that time built a large and important practice, and had attained an enviable reputation throughout the district. Of late years his medical advisers and friends have urged him to take a rest, but not withstanding the ravages of his malignant malady, his apparently inexhaustible energy kept him going, caring for his practice, practically until he died. He had also a large circle of personal friends who are shocked to hear of his death while still in the prime of life.
Dr. McBride was born thirty-four years ago in Cookstown, Ont., being the son of the late Robert McBride. He was a graduate of Toronto University and came to Welland seven years ago. He has been a county coroner for a number of years.
Dr. McBridge was an enthusiastic sportsman and ever since living in Welland has taken an active interest in the sports of the city. At the time of his death he was president of the local Hockey Club, a position he has held for a number of seasons. He was also actively interested in lawn bowling and other sports.
Deceased was a Mystic Shriner, and a member of the Elks, Foresters and Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Della Cluff of Clinton, his mother and one brother, and a step-sister and step-brother.
Dr. McBride will be buried at Alliston, the body leaving here Wednesday morning. This evening (Tuesday) at seven-thirty o’clock, a Masonic service will be held at his late residence, East Main Street, to be followed by a service conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Avison and Thompson.
[People’s Press. 4 March 1919]
Friday of each week has been set aside as Thorold’s reception day to returned soldiers and it is proving a grand success. Last Friday night the public library was packed to the doors when the citizens welcomed home ex-Reeve W.W. Grenville and Lieut. P. Manley of the Royal Flying Corps. Lieut. Manley was forced to descend behind the German lines on his birthday about five weeks after reaching the front, and has been a prisoner in different camps in Germany. Ex-Reeve Grenville enlisted with the 176th Battalion, April 1917. His son Roy enlisted with the 76th Battalion, April 1916, and was accidently wounded while acting as an instructor in bomb throwing. His second daughter, Ina, has been serving as a Red Cross nurse since April, 1915, having seen service in Malta and France, and at present is in hospital at Buxton, England.
Special to the Press
[Welland Tribune, 12 August 1919]
Lenox, Mass., Aug. 11. Andrew Carnegie died at his summer home Shadowbrook, here at 7 o’clock this morning in his 84th year. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia.
[People’s Press, 7 January 1919]
Mrs. Margaret Allen, relict of the late James Hamilton Allen, passed away at her home, 121 Ross Street, on the 2nd of January, 1919, following a brief illness with heart trouble. She had taken ill the previous Friday, and the news of her death came as a very great shock to her many friends in Welland. The late Mrs. Allen, who had lived in Welland for the past thirteen years, was a highly respected citizen of the community and her removal is a distinct loss to the city.
The late Mrs. Allen was born in County Down, Ireland, fifty-six years ago. Over thirty years ago she and her husband came to Canada and settled at Thorold where they resided until thirteen years ago when they came to Welland. Deceased was a member of the local Presbyterian Church and active in the work of the church.
Mrs. Allen is survived by a family of three daughters, Margaret, Eleanor and Sarah, at home, and two sons, James and Donald also at home. She is also survived by three sister, Mrs. S. Sands, Mrs. J. Watson and Miss M. Lawson of Chester, Pa., and another sister in Ireland and a brother, S.J. Lawson of Philadelphia and another brother in Ireland.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon to Fonthill cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Cunningham conducting the burial services.
Card of Thanks
The family of the late Mrs. Margaret Allen desire to take this means of thanking their friends who sent flowers and loaned their automobiles, and also those who stayed with them following the death of their mother.
He was born in Canboro township, Haldimand county on May 18,1849, was of United Empire Loyalist background. He attended local schools Smithville and Fonthill. He went two years to Victoria College Medical School in Toronto, graduating in 1876. Dr. Birdsall practiced in Tillsonburg for two years, then, in 1878 moved to Fenwick. Here he entered into partnership with Dr. H. R. Haney, however, Dr Haney died later that year and left Dr, Birdsall alone.
Dr Birdsall built his home about 1892 at 807 Canboro Road, Fenwick.. He practiced in Fenwick until 1907 then moved to Niagara Falls.
On October 15, 1871 Dr. Birdsall married Ella Hare, daughter of Captain Richard and M. (Claus) Hare, great granddaughter of Colonel Peter Hare and great granddaughter of Major Hare a member of Butler’s Rangers.Mrs Birdsall was also a great granddaughter of Laura Secord.
Dr. Birdsall’s parents were Andrew and Elizabeth (Scott) Birdsall. His grandfather Samuel Birdsall came from Pennsylvania, settled in Canboro. He owned 5000 acres, which had been purchased by Benjamin Canby, who got it from the Six Nations Indians.
Dr and Mrs Birdsall had four children. Claude Clare Birdsall born March 29, 1872, died April 10, 1872.
Lillian Edith Birdsall born May 21 1874, died 1881.
Lena Maude Birdsall born February 25,1878 died December 14, 1889 in Fenwick.
Laura Secord Birdsall born March 4, 1876 . She married Elmer Wilson Buck. They had 4 children, lived in Niagara Falls. Laura died December 8,1936 in Niagara Falls buried at Fairview cemetery.
Dr. Samuel Edsel Birdsall died December 13, 1919 of cerebral hemorrhage in Niagara Falls.
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