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TOWN NEWS
[Welland Telegraph, 18 January 1901]
On Thursday Messrs. Beatty & Sons received a mammoth punch and shear for use in their shipyard in the building of the steel hull for the dredge Killarney. It weighs 18,000 lbs., and took the united efforts of 12 horses to haul it from the Grand Trunk station. It will be used in punching iron and steel plates, angles, and cutting bars.
The new iron bridge over the canal at the Air Line is erected and has been swung over the water. It will not however be entirely completed and turned over to the canal department until some further excavation is done at both ends. This may not be done until spring although if the soft weather continues it could be done now. The two ferries are still being used instead of the old float. The new bridge is a handsome structure and it is just the beginning of the style of bridges which will likely finally be built along the whole canal.
A petition is being circulated asking the county council to take the necessary steps to have that portion of the road on the south end of the town line between the Township of Thorold and the town of Welland, and leading through to the Industrial Home, Fonthill, and Pelham opened up. It is thought the expense will not be more than $150, and it will certainly be a great convenience, as it will save at least half a mile in driving to the Home. Already 150 signatures have been attached to the petitions, and it is likely the council will think favorably of it.
The Ross Co’s enlargement sale is attracting much attention as such genuine bargains are being given throughout the entire stock. When Mr. Ross adds the Cumines’ store to his present premises, he will have the biggest dry goods establishment in the county. New plate glass windows are to be put in, and the store will be fitted in genuine 20th century style. Mr. Ross is evidently a believer in Welland’s bright future.
County Constable J.R. Dowd and other officers have received several letters and communications from residents of the town complaining of the fact that many boys and men loaf around the streets and store doorways at night using obscene language and making insulting remarks to passing ladies and young girls. The authorities have planned a campaign of action against these fellows and there will probably be some severe examples made in the next week or two.
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