[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 21 June 1921]
Roy Appleyard of Detroit was looking up old acquaintances in the city last week after an absence of 35 years. Mr. Appleyard was born in Welland, and was the son of the late John Appleyard, who kept a stove and tin store where Lee Ott’s laundry now does business. Roy’s father, with his family, moved to British Columbia in its booming days, but he only lived a short time to enjoy his new home. Roy Appleyard, after growing to manhood, left British Columbia and travelled through different states, finally settling in Detroit, where he has made his home. He found few old chums of his boyhood days in Welland, and the old burgh had become so transformed that he could not remember any of the old landmarks, except the courthouse and the “M.C.R.,” and a few of the old remaining faces, among them Chet Tufts, Harry Caspar and Geo. Wells. Mr. Appleyard was called to La Salle, N.Y., by the death of his mother, which took place last week, and interment was held at Fonthill, where the deceased spent her girlhood days.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 30 June 1921]
The news of the sudden death of Maxwell D. Reeb., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reev, on Tuesday afternoon, came as a shock to the whole village. Max, who was aged 16 years, 5 months and 18 days, was an exceptionally fine young man, and his sunny disposition and winning personality, made him a universal favorite. The accident which happened shortly after noon on Tuesday was caused by his coming in contact with a live wire, which he was disconnecting in Mr. Molser’s barn at Port Colborne. Every effort was made by Dr. McKenzie, who was called, to resuscitate him, but it was of no avail. He leaves, besides is sorrowing parents, one brother Osborne, and one sister, Mary, both at home. The funeral is being held today Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. Mr. Toewe officiating.
A sad accident occurred on Tuesday morning which ended fatally, Maxwell Reeb, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Reeb of Humberstone being electrocuted while fixing some lights in the barn at the rear of E. Molser’s store. The remains were removed to G.O. Dart’s Undertaking Parlors, pending the coroner’s inquest.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 16 June 1921]
M.J. Scott, aged 68, passed away Thursday, June 9th, at the home of his sister, Mrs. M.C. Hunt, following an attack of malaria fever. He had been ill for some time, but beyond all medical aid. He succumbed late Thursday night. The late Mr. Scott came from Jamaica just one year ago to reside with his sister in hopes of to recuperate in health. He, having been an extensive planter, disposed of his interest to come to this country. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and received nomination for the Liberal party at the Dominion House of Parliament at Ottawa a few years ago. He was also prominent in the Liberal party in Jamaica, having received nomination in “St. James’ Parish” and was well-known in West Algoma District where he resided several years ago. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hunt, in charge of Rev. Robert McCrady, assisted by Rev. E.S. Moyer. He is survived by an only sister, Mrs. M.C. Hunt and one brother, William Scott of Blind River, Ont. The remains were laid to rest in Ridgeway cemetery. The Press and many friends extend sympathy to the family in their loss.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 28 June 1921]
An old time resident of Wainfleet was called by death on Friday, in the person of Mrs. John Fidler, who was but a few days short of being 79 years old. She had been ill for six weeks, suffering from the disabilities of old age. Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by nine children, Thomas, Joseph and James, of Wainfleet; Stephen, of Saskatchewan; William and Mrs. William Chestney, of Calgary; Mrs. Sarah Rice, of Fenwick; Mrs. James Robertson, of Welland, and Mrs. James Harris, of Grimsby. The funeral took place yesterday with services at the Free Methodist Church, and burial at Fonthill.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 16 June 1921]
Many friends in this vicinity will be grieved to learn of he death of Mrs. Columbus Weller, which occurred at the home of her son, 87 Regent Street, on Wednesday, June 15th. Mrs. Weller was formerly Miss Rhoda Haun, and spent her younger days in Crowland Township and Welland, later moving to Thorold Township. The late Mrs. Weller had been ailing for several years and was gradually sinking away, but it was not until two days previous to her death that she was confined to her bed, passing away on Wednesday morning at half an hour after seven o’clock. She was born in the year 1841, and was in the 81st year of her age when the end came. Deceased was predeceased by her husband ten years ago, and also four sons and three daughters. Four sons and three daughters still survive. They are John of Welland, Charles of Welland, Eli of Pelham Township, James, of St Catharines, Mrs. Rebecca Robins of Welland, Mrs. John Stayzer of Hamilton and Mrs. Jesse Egleston of Albion, N.Y.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at the home of her son, 87 Regent Street, at two o’clock. Rev. John Smith of All Saints’ Church, Fenwick will conduct the service. Interment will be made at Dawdy’s Cemetery.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 22 February 1921]
The death occurred on Friday morning of Mrs. Alma Schisler, widow of the late George Schisler, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.L. Hartley, of Lundy’s Lane, in her 78th year. Mrs. Schisler was a life-long resident of Crowland township, where she was born and lived up until a year ago. Her maiden name was Alma Young. For the last fifteen years deceased has been confined to her bed suffering from rheumatism, which was indirectly the cause of death. She was a patient sufferer. Her husband, George Schisler, predeceased her, five years ago and a son, Currie, also predeceased her having died in British Columbia last October. Mrs. Schisler was the mother of twelve children, of which one son, H.L. Schisler of Crowland township and three daughters survive: Mrs. R.L. Hartley, Lundy’s Lane, Mrs. L. Zavitz, Crowland, and Mrs. R. Findlay in Saskatchewan. On brother, Leslie Young, of Crowland, and one sister, Mrs. Richard Robertson of Lundy’s Lane, also survive. The funeral was held Sunday from the residence of her daughter, leaving the house at 12.30. Service was conducted at Crowland Methodist church. Interment at Doan’s Ridge.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 8 February 1921]
A telegram to Mayor Jay. C. Griffin, of the City of Welland, announced the death of Charles A. Diffin, on February 4th, 1921, at Gainsville, Florida. Mr. Diffin was born in the Township of Pelham, on February 22nd, 1849, on the farm owned until a few years ago by his brother the late Wm. G. Diffin, and now owned by M.W. Bridgman of Pelham Centre.
When a boy of 14 years of age he engaged as a clerk in a store at St. Ann’s.
When quite a young man he and the late A.L. Pattison, a partnership and conducted a general store in Fenwick in the building now owned and occupied by W.H. Fry and Sons. After a period of a few years he moved to Tonawanda, N.Y., later going to Pennsylvania where he entered into the oil business. Later he became associated with a large Wholesale Glass company and was a very successful salesman. About twelve years ago he moved back to Canada, and entered into the customs’ brokerage business at Bridgeburg, from there he moved to Florida about eighteen months ago. He is survived by his wife (Julia Benedict), three daughters and three sons, a half-brother, A. Hyatt of Ridgeville, and two nephews, Norman Diffin of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Harry C. Diffin of Welland.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 8 February 1921]
The death occurred on Saturday Feb. 5, at 7.15 a.m. of Thomas W. Pearson, a lifelong resident of Crowland Township. Mr. Pearson had been ailing for the past three months with meningitis, and received a bad turn two days before Christmas. This was the beginning of the end. Born in Crowland 54 years ago, where he always resided, Mr. Pearson is naturally known from one end of the county to the other, having been in the threshing business fora number of years. He was a resident of Doan’s Ridge. The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, William Leigh, Crowland, and Wilbert Wesley, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Bert Irwin at Seaforth, and his father, Alfred Pearson.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2.30 o’clock form his late residence, every section of the county being represented, Interment was made at Doan’s Ridge.
HUSBAND AND WIFE DIE WITHIN A FEW HOURS
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 8 February 1921]
The Detroit (Minn) record has notice of the death on January 21st, in that city of W.H. Griffin and his wife, within a few hours of each other. Mrs. Griffin was a sister of Mathias Lampman of Marshville. The Records says:
William H. Griffin was born at Pelham, Ont., in 1835. On May 12th, 1857, he was married to Hannah C. Lampman, who was born in 1837 at Gainsboro, Ont.
They resided in Ontario until 1877 when they removed to Detroit with their five children.
They are survived by four children as follows: S.G. Griffin, of this place; W.C., of California; H.M. of Fargo; and Mrs. M. Eamon, of Egersville, Mont.; Mrs. C.W. Smith, of Williamsburg, Va., the oldest daughter, did nine years ago.
On May 11th, 1907 at the home of their daughter, Mrs. M. I. Eamon, then a resident of Hunter, N. Dakota; they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Mr. Griffin was one of a family of eleven children and it is a remarkable coincidence that there has already been seven golden weddings in this family.
They were among the pioneer settlers and for many years have been residents if Lake View Township,
They are survived by sixteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 22 February 1921]
Many friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Robt. J. Brown which took place on Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Fralick, Franklin street. Mrs. Brown had been ill since last summer and for some weeks her condition had been very precarious. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Shafley of Wainfleet, and is survived by three daughters and two sons-Mrs., William Fralick, Wellandport, Mrs. J.C. Fralick, of Welland, Mrs. R.H. Lampman of Hamilton, Winfield and David Brown of Wellandport; also one sister and one brother, Mrs. C. Putman and Wm. Shafley. The funeral took place from the parental home near Wellandport yesterday with burial at Forks Road.
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