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Warning to People Boating
[People’s Press, 9 May 1900]
No thoroughfare is allowed over the aqueduct. Wheelmen, conveyances, etc., are turned back by the guard, and travellers may sve time and trouble sometimes by making a note of this. Boating in the Welland river is also restricted in the neighborhood of the aqueduct, as per the subjoined notice, which has been given boat owners:-
Notice and Warning
“Parties boating in the Welland river east of the canal aqueduct are hereby notified and warned that they must not, under any consideration, approach the aqueduct by night, nor must they by day nearer than the nearest boathouse. If a boating party is challnged by the sentry one of the party must answer the challenge by saying who they are and stopping the boat, and obey all directions of the sentry. The sentry has a loaded magazine rifle of long range, and his instructions are to shoot any person disregarding his orders. Parties lending or hiring their boats to others will please warn the parties obtaning their boats of the above instructions. Parties having a grievance or complaint may take the same to the undersigned, or to W.G. Thompson, Superintending Engineer, St. Catharines. The authorities feel that they have the sympathy of the citizens in protecting public property and the superintendent will do anything reasonable to mitigate the inconveniece to citizens of a military guard, but citizens will kindly remember that the sentry must and will do his duty. By order, J. Edward Cohoe, Major, 44th Battalion, Welland, Ont.”
[Welland Tribune, 11 March 1898]
A SCARCITY of the better class of tenement houses is reported. Several persons have been looking for good comfortable houses with but very indifferent success. The Fonthill cemetery plot has at length been freed from all encumbrance and duly registered as a cemetery. Deeds can now be got that ensure possession for all time and against all comers.
The annual meeting of the patrons of the Welland cheese factory will be held in the factory on Monday, March 14th, at 1’oclock sharp. A large attendance solicited.
F. KENNEDY
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[Welland Tribune, 11 March 1898]
The pipes for natural gas were conveyed under Welland river on Tuesday and residents of the Garden ward are now enjoying gas for fuel. The plumbers are kept busy, but many, having laid in coal, will defer putting in gas until next fall.
NIP AND TUCK. – For the first time, at the recent election, Welland town polled a greater total vote than our sister town of Thorold. Welland polled 444 votes, and Thorold 441. The table of total votes polled, elsewhere in this paper, will be interesting reading.
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[Welland Tribune, 4 March 1898]
The old Welland railway, now the Welland branch of the G. T. R., will see lively times. At least that part of it between Air Line Junction and Allanburg Junction will. It has already been announced that the Air Line Junction of the G. T. R. has been leased to the Wabash company, which will use that line instead of the Great Western branch of the G. T. R. the change came into effect on March 1st, and will include the passenger traffic later, when the road has been put into better shape. Sixteen Wabash freight trains started west from Detroit at midnight, Feb 28th. A portion of the freight will go direct to Buffalo via Air Line and International Bridge, but that connecting with the Lehigh road will leave the Air Line Junction at Welland Junction and go to the Falls via Welland and Allanburg loop line. It is expected the most of the passenger trains will also go this way, and thus via Niagara Falls.
The annual meeting of the patrons of the Welland cheese factory will be held in the factory on Monday, March 14th, at 1 o’clock sharp. A large attendance solicited.
- F. KENNEDY
[Welland Tribune, 4 February 1898]
The news of the action of the county council in electing Mr. C. E. Riggins as a member of the high school board caused quite a flutter of excitement in the village of Beamsville, but was not, as many supposed, the reason for the unusual bustle there yesterday. There was music in the air, it is true, but it was boxed up, and was being delivered wholesale. Mr. Eckhardt arrived in town, as happy a man as one would wish to see, and he had good reason to be proud. His mission was the delivery of three of those magnificent Heintzman grand pianos in upright form. (a new and exclusive idea) with patent agraffe bridge, to three of the leading citizens of Beamsville: Hugh Sinclair, Jno. Ritchie and Mrs. J.B. Osborne. People wondered what the excitement was, and when they learned that these sales were made after other agents had done their best, they came to the conclusion that Mr. Eckhardt was a genuine hustler. Not a bad Friday’s work, rounded up with the previous sale of another Heintzman cabinet to Miss Thompson of this city, a Bell to Mr. James Robinson of Niagara township, and a Dominion to a leading citizen of St. Catharines. “Goods the best; prices right,” is as potent as ever.-St. Catharines Star.
The Town Will Now be Eligible for Class “C” if Men Sleep in Fire Hall.
[Welland Tribune, 28 January 1898]
Inspector Howe, of the Underwriters’ association, tested Welland’s fire fighting system on Wednesday morning. The electric alarm was pulled at 9.45, and four minutes later a stream was being thrown from the hydrant at Roach’s hotel. The pressure was all that could be desired, and the inspector was satisfied with that part of the test. When the firemen arrived on the scene and found it was only a test, some of them were quite angry and began “chewing the rag”. The inspector found a great deal of fault with this conduct and pointed out that these testes were necessary for the town’s benefit. The inspector also wished to test the new chemical fire extinguishers, but they had not yet been put in commission, but a promise was given that they would be immediately charged.
Mayor Hooker told the inspector that many of the town people were dissatisfied with the electric alarm, and sked him if it was alright. The inspector stated that it was a first class system and fully as good as any of the others which he had tested-it struck just as quickly and as loudly and he was perfectly satisfied with it.
The inspector impressed upon the mayor the necessity of having men sleep in the new fire hall; he wanted at least three. He suggested that the firemen make that their headquarters for meetings, etc., and have it nicely furnished, with folding beds for the men who would sleep there. As the mayor remarked, the firemen’s room in the town hall might then be thrown into the council room, and make quite a good sized town hall.
The mayor then escorted the inspector to the new pump house to inspect the new auxiliary power plant. Steam was got up, and the plant run by the engine to the entire satisfaction of the inspector.
Although admitting that the use of the fire engine is greatly limited since the auxiliary power has been put in, Mr. Howe strongly objected to selling the engine, but urged that it be kept as a safeguard in case a main should break.
In reference to the town having once been in class “C” and some time ago put back to “D,” the inspector stated that the town was never entitled to “C” rating, and was lowered for that reason. If men slept in the fire hall nights, the town would be eligible for class “C,” but if not it might be lowered to “E”.
[Welland Tribune, 12 August 1898]
THE Telegraph printing office, which has been for sale for some time past, is about to change hands again. Mr. Thos. H. Sears has negotiated for the purchase of the office, and it is expected will assume possession on Monday next. Mr. Sears was formerly in the employ of the telegraph and is well and favorably known to this community. Since leaving Welland he published a paper at Preston, after that at Galt, and latterly he has been travelling in the interests of the Toronto Type Foundry Co.
MANY COMMODIOUS RESIDENCES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CANAL PORT TOWN
New $16,000.00 Water Works System
[Welland Tribune, 29 July 1898]
Port Colborne is on the move in building operations. Never in the history of the place or the memory of the oldest inhabitant has so many neat residences and other improvements been made in one year. Yet this is not all; there are yet more to follow, some of which will eclipse anything in town for magnitude and cost
One reporter took a cursory glance around the pretty little port one day this week and here is what his notes tell:
THE NEW WATERWORKS
The new waterworks system in the course of construction is going to be no second-class affair. Some three-and-a-half miles of mains cover the principal streets about town. Hydrants are placed at proper locations along the line, so that a sufficient supply of water will be available for fire protection, besides a good revenue will be obtained for the domestic use of the water, many of the citizens being ready to connect their house by pipes already laid to the mains. A large-stand pipe will be erected on the hill on Sugarloaf st., 80 ft. high, 12 ft. in diameter, standing on a solid concrete foundation some 16 feet down in the hill. A neat little pumping station has been erected at the end of West st., near the pier, and the water will be taken from a well which has been made under the pier. The water filters through the stone walls of the canal to the well, and consequently is much purified. In the pumping house is a 25-horsepower Rugar gas engine and an 8×10 Runsey pump, both machines being of American build. The pump and engine have just been set in position and a flow of water was sent through the mains on Monday morning for the first to flush out the hydrants. Everything passed off quite satisfactorily. In a few days a complete test will be made, when 120 lbs to the inch pressure will be placed on the mains. Mr. MacKay has had charge of the work of construction for W.B. Wilson of Buffalo.
S.J. McCOPPEN’S HOUSE
On Sugarloaf street and cornering on King is being built a handsome residence for S.J. McCoppen, tug owner. Augustine & Son are the contractors, and the building when completed bids fair to outrival any in town for being roomy, nicely laid out, interior and exterior finish. It is built on historic ground, the lot on which it stands being the spot where in the early ‘40s the officers of Her Majesty’s troops were quartered for some time. The most noticeable thing about Mr. McCoppen’s house is the majestic manner in which it rises from the ground up nearly 25 feet to the edge of the roof, which then in turn rises very sharply in cottage style, while pretty dormer windows just out here and there in the roofing. It is a two-and-a half storey building and will contain some 14 rooms, being fitted up with baths and gas and water conveniences. The interior will be of Norway pine throughout, and will be divided into double parlors, sitting room, kitchen, and a beautiful stairway and vestibule on the first floor. The second and third floors will be given to bed rooms and sitting rooms. Red cedar shingle form a graceful roofing for this pretty residence. The exterior is sided with wood and the whole structure covers 34×24 ft. ground space. In all probability when completed the building will cost $1,500.
DUNCAN ARMSTRONGS’S HOME
On the site of the location of his old residence is to be found the new structure of Duncan Armstrong. It is also a very neat residence and the object of many an admiring glance by the passer-by along King street. It is a two-storied building containing some twenty rooms, fitted up in a very handy and modern manner. Mr. Armstrong courteously showed the Tribune man the interior arrangement. The whole building reflects great credit on its builder, Reuben Neff of Humberstone. All modern equipments as baths, water and gas, are added. Surrounding the building stand some graceful maple shade trees already from eighteen to twenty inches in diameter and nearly forty feet high, which form a nice shade for the pretty verandah surrounding half of the building. One especial feature we noted was A very large single pane glass window nearly four feet square, topped by ornamental glass. The painters, under the supervision of Tulloch & Co., were at work decorating the interior, so that it will be ready for complete occupancy in a few days.
D. ROACH’S HOTEL
The improvements to the well-known hostelry known as Roach’s hotel next attracted our attention. Here complete renovation has been gone into with what was a veritable landmark for the town. The large hall above has been changed into some eight bed rooms. It seems that here was previously the only hall for all kinds of public meetings in the past, and that some of them has not been of the most peaceful kind. Downstairs the arrangements have been greatly changed, and three rooms can easily be transformed into a very large and spacious dining room by means of disappearing door-partitions if the needs require it. The whole building has been resided outside, repainted out and inside, re-plastered and otherwise thoroughly repaired, and is now a very neat and tastily arranged hotel.
Success to friend Roach.
Just as we cross the little government ferry we note an immense pile of brick and stone, which proves to be the material for the large residence being built for.
JAMES HAMILTON
It will be brick, standing on a foundation, which is already built. This latter is some 17 ½ feet high and instead of mortar cement has been used to adhere the stones together. It seems the ground here is very soft, and it was only by this way a good foundation was secured. The building will be one of the most spacious and commanding along the canal, costing nearly $3,000. The foundation measures 200 feet around and is on a level with the sidewalk. An immense amount of filling will be required to level the lot with the streets in front. It is expected the house will be completed for a tenant this fall.
Still further up, on a lot recently purchased from Sperry Carter, was pointed out to us the site of a new residence for Mrs. Parker.
MRS. PARKER
No work was begun, the contracts only being up for bids thereon. We understand the building is to also be a $3,000 or $3,500 affair, of very commanding appearance and modern in construction. It will be a 2 ½ storey brick structure, some 44×54 feet main, with an addition of 12×18 feet, the main portion being cottaged. There will be some 15 rooms in all, with 10 ft. 8, 9 ft. and 6 and 8 ft. ceilings. All the latest conveniences to be had will be added and a very neat residence will grace the site of what was once the British-North American hotel, one of the main hotels in the canal building era.
On the east side we note the G.T.R. has greatly improved the appearance of the interior of Erie Park, as has also Geo. Christmas at his pretty summer resort boarding house.
FRED CRONMILLER’S
Fred Cronmiller’s new residence was our next point of interest. This too is a very neat residence, containing some 12 rooms, besides bath room and ward-robes. Mr. Cronmiller has certainly a well-built house. Chas. Richmond of Humberstone was contractor, and he has given good value. The building is cottage shaped with many little modernized additions and portions, one in particular being the L shaped portion running out towards Welland street, upstairs projecting over and with a large 15 foot bay window below. Large plate glass windows adorn the openings, and when completed the interior will assuredly be very commodious and handily arranged, as appears now in the crude.
THERE ARE OTHERS
Before closing the article we must not pass by the many changes and re-arrangements such as the addition and rebuilding of Donald McGillivray’s residence, which has been especially arranged for the waterworks system, a very expensive bath equipment being added.
T. Roach of Welland has also greatly changed the appearance of a building owned by him, just north of the G.T.R. tracks, to a neat little residence, as has also J. Anderson transformed a building on Adelaide street.
The government house, occupied by local superintendent of the canal, G.W. Ramey, has been thoroughly overhauled, repainted inside and out, and a new roof added, at an expenditure of at least $500. The light houses have been repainted neatly by government order.
In the distance can be seen the extensive additions in the shape of a new 75-foot lime kiln to Reeb & Sons’ works’, as also looms up prominently the residence of F. J. Quin just over the line in Humberstone.
CAPTAIN JOHN MATHEW’S TUG MARY R.
While not a building, we cannot pass by this new boat, which has been added to the fleet which make this their home. The Mary R. is one of the best tugs in the harbor here. She was launched last spring, and has proven very satisfactory to her owner, Captain Mathews. She is some 48 feet long, with 16 foot beam, carrying a crew of 5 men. Her engines are of the latest pattern, the workmanship of David Bell of Buffalo, being able to knock off a pretty fast clip for a canal tug.
Nearly every other building has had the application of the paint brush, and on the whole the town has a decidedly improved and go-ahead appearance. We understand several other buildings are under negotiation or consideration for construction. As this article has not been intended to be minute, possibly a number of the improvements have been omitted, but we have at least touched as thoroughly as our space will permit, showing the decided improvement to the village.
Ontario Department of Agriculture
[Welland Tribune, 6 May 1898]
In building up the dairy industry of Ontario two things have been taught and urged, namely, purity and high quality of products and economy of production. Whatever sets back this great industry may have met in the past few years can be traced to a neglect of one or the other of these important points. The cheese industry of Ontario is now fairly well established, and the annual production of a large amount of well made, whole-milk cheese of uniform quality has given Canada a controlling influence in the British cheese market. Our creamery industry is now rapidly developing, and it is of vital importance that the strictest attention be paid to the turning out in an economical manner of butter of uniformly high quality, pure and unadulterated. This industry, will, if properly conducted, assume very large proportions, since the average consumption of butter is much greater than that of cheese, and the British imports of butter greatly exceed those of cheese. In the British market our butter meets in competition similar goods from Ireland. Demark, France, and United States, Australia and Argentina. Denmark has attained a chief place by studying the requirements of the market, and now produces nearly all of her creamery export butter from pasteurized milk or cream with the use of special ferments. In some of the countries exporting to Great Britain –Australia in particular- it has become a practice to use some kind of “preservative” in butter-making. Sometimes this is added to butter as a salt; sometimes it is added to the milk. These preservatives are sold under various names, such names as preservative, preservatine, preservitas, being favorites. They are nearly all mixtures of boracic acid. The increasing use of these preservatives has alarmed the British consumer, and most radical measures are now proposed to exclude all butter in which traces of these preservatives are found. The British public has become alarmed, the press is actively discussing the matter, and public officials are now on the lookout for butter so adulterated. The butter producers of Ontario must make no mistake. The use of any of these preservatives is dangerous to the dairy interests of this country. Everything possible should be done to discourage the use of such substances, and the press should as far as possible prevent the advertising of them in this country. Ontario has a reputation for producing pure dairy goods of high quality. Thar reputation must be maintained, and every person interested in the dairy business of Ontario should assist in preventing these “preservatives” from getting a foothold in this province. “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” We have a reputation now for making pure butter and cheese. Help to maintain that reputation. Do not advocate preservatives. Do not advertise preservatives. Do not use preservatives.
JOHN DRYDEN
Minister of agriculture for Ontario
Toronto, April 15th, 1898
Niagara Falls to Have a New Hotel-To Be Called “Le Premier”-
A Magnificent Site Selected.
[Welland Tribune, 1 July 1898]
The recent destruction of the celebrated Clifton House at Niagara Falls lends additional interest to a plan and prospectus of a palatial hotel at Niagara Falls which some of the railway companies have been discussing for some time and which must now come into prominence. The American side, hitherto the active hotel centre, is without any hotel suitable to the demands of modern travel and for this cause has ceased to retain the fashionable patronage which formerly centred there. Owing to the utilization of the water-power the town has become a bustling manufacturing place, seriously impairing its value as a summer resort. The Canadian side in contrast presents by far the best views of the Falls, with exceptionally attractive surroundings and soil.
The suggested name of the new hotel is “Le Premier.” The site chosen is on the bluff midway between the late Clifton house and Table Rock, with a full view of the Falls, Goat Island, Table Rock, etc. It comprises ten acres of admirable soil, has its frontage on the Queen’s Park of over 900 feet, and in the rear are the Michigan Central Railway and connections, in a cut 30 feet deep, both effectual barriers against objectionable neighbors. Peculiar value is claimed for this site in contrast with all the adjacent river frontage in its freedom from spray and consequent dampness which was often objectionable at the old Clifton. The completion of the steel arch bridge in a few months will open up facilities for electric street cars between the two sides of the river and effectually amalgamate the American and Canadian sides of the river.
The designs of the “Le Premier” appear worthy of its name. They are by Bruce Pride of New York, the distinguished architect of the celebrated Frontenac at Quebec, the “Banff” and other prominent hotels too numerous to mention. The projected building is to be 200 feet long, four storeys high, to contain 400 rooms and every improvement and luxury of the day, with simple space for ornamental grounds and games.
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