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[Welland Telegraph, 14 November 1911]
The Dexter House, the largest hotel in Welland, was sold on Friday by S. Beattie to J. Cooper, a Hamilton hotel man. Mr. Cooper takes possession on the 25th of this month.
The price was not made public, but it is said to be in the neighborhood of $30,000. Mr. Cooper owns a large hotel in Hamilton and is experienced in the business.
A large programme of alterations and additions will be commenced early next spring. Several of the present buildings in the rear will torn down and a large addition erected. The interior will be renovated and improved and a large amount of money spent on other alterations. A handsome and modern front will be installed and a steam heating system put in the entire building.
Agricultural Society Directors meet Tomorrow with S.L. Lambert
[Welland Telegraph, 24 October 1911]
For the purpose of considering the proposition of erecting a rink on the agricultural grounds made by S.L. Lambert some time ago, a meeting of the agricultural society will be held in the Court House tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. Lambert proposes to build a regulation skating rink on the site of the present hall. This would be used for skating in the winter and as an exhibit hall for the society in the fall season when the annual show is being held.
A.J.J. Brennan and James Nixon acquire valuable Real Estate
[Welland Telegraph, 24 October 1911]
An important real estate deal occurred on Friday when the Cowper property on the corner of Muir and Young Streets was purchased by A.J.J. Brennan and James Nixon.
This property is one of the most valuable in Welland and will be held as a speculation by the owners.
[Welland Tribune, 26 December 1902]
W.H. Crow, coal and lumber merchant, Welland, takes pleasure in thanking those who patronized him this year as well as those in previous years. I always try to please and satisfy those who favor me with their trade, and give good value for every dollar’s worth of goods, and to deal as if I were the purchaser. I always buy in the very lowest markets, mostly for cash, and give my customers the benefit of my money and experience. As you all know coal has been very scarce and high, but not as dear as in many places. I have been more successful than most dealers and have already had thirteen cars of coal, and several cars on the way. In order to satisfy all orders, and especially my regular customers, I have been obliged to deal it out in small quantities. I expect plenty in a few days so that all who are in immediate need can be supplied. I have a tremendous stock of all kinds of lumber and shingles and will sell at a cut price till January 1st.
Wishing one and all a Merry Xmas and many happy returns of 1903 -W.H. Crow
[Welland Tribune, 26 December 1902]
Messrs. L.V. Garner and Geo. Sutherland, who have been soliciting subscriptions toward building shelter for the live stock market, expected to complete their canvas this afternoon and will have about $150 or $160. The proposed sheds will cost about $200 but the town will no doubt give aid. The general opinion is that good sheds to shelter the stock is all that is needed to make the market a success.
Ford Cars to Be Sold Only at Regular Advertised Prices
[Welland Telegraph, 25 July 1913]
R. Moore & Son, the local Ford dealers, have received the following letter from the head office of the Ford Motor Co.:
“We have been deluged at this office with inquiries from Ford prospects regarding rumors to the effect that the Ford Co. are selling cars or propose to sell cars at special prices, these prices varying anywhere from $200 per car to three cars for $1000.
We firmly believe that the rumors which have been spread throughout the Dominion of Canada have been started by persons outside of Ford organization with malicious intent, and we take this opportunity of stating definitely and finally that we have not considered or are we going to consider the sale of Ford cars at anything other than full advertised list prices, neither is there any foundation in the rumor that the Ford Company is going to eliminate its organization of dealers and sell direct to the consumer.
The entire Ford organization is hereby authorized to deny any rumors pertaining to the sale of of Ford Cars at special prices or under special terms or conditions, and when there are any changes to be made in the Ford sales policy we hereby assure you that our sales organization will be the first to be notified.”
(Sgd.) Ford Motor Co.
[Welland Telegraph, 15 April 1910]
Today-the fifteenth day of April-is the fifth anniversary of the opening of the offices of the Welland Realty Company in Welland, the fifth anniversary of the advent of B.J. McCormick, to the business community of Welland.
A wonderful transformation has taken place in this old town in those five years. Then the population was only a dozen or so over eighteen hundred. Now it is over three times that figure, and B.J. has done more than any other person to bring about that change. He has been the means of bringing to Welland several million dollars of investment in industries, industries today employing their hundreds of men.
These enterprises had the direct effect of multipying by six the number of workingmen’s homes. Indeed, the ramifications of this progress have been felt in every department of local business.
In these five years Mr. McCormick has sold over seven hundred thousand dollars worth of local real estate, and he enjoys the proud record of never having had one dissatisfied client. Only once was a claim adjusted by the courts, and that was in a friendly suit to establish a precedent.
B.J. is the most lavish user of printer’s ink this old county ever saw. Since the day he first saw Welland until this morning, he has splashed it on thick and often. The result has been that he has made the firm name a household word throughout the peninsula, and has carried the name of Welland throughout the broad areas of Canada and the United States.
On this birthday The Telegraph hastens with its heartiest congratulations.
[Welland Telegraph, 24 May 1912]
Welland’s population, including the immediate outskirts, is nearly 7000.
Welland has more live boosters in proportion than any city in Canada.
Welland has the record of being the fastest growing town in Ontario.
During the past five years Welland has secured an industry every ninety days.
There is no town that is better advertised in Canada or the United States.
Welland has the reputation as a live business centre and has become known all over America.
Welland’s advantages are many. Cheap electricity and cheap gas are among the features of power. In shipping there are seven railroads and the Welland Canal.
The New York Central, the Wabash M.C.R., T.H. & B., C.P.R., Pere Marquette, Grand Trunk, N.S. & T. are the railroads that serve Welland. There is no better combination in Canada.
Welland is the most easily accessible to all the larger cities because of its unequelled railway facilities.
A train may be secured every few hours for Toronto, Rochester, Buffalo or Pittsburg. Several fast trains running between New York and Chicago pass through the town daily.
The Board of Trade of Welland has a proportionately larger membership than any other Board of Trade in Ontario.
In six years Welland has grown from a population of 1800 to 6000.
Welland has an up-to-date street car service with modern street cars.
About three miles of Welland’s main streets are now being paved at a cost of $130,000.
Welland is located on the Welland canal, the most important Canadian canal.
Welland has a modern new waterworks system which cost $75,000. The town’s water supply will be from the Welland canal.
Welland has a large hospital which is in charge of capable nurses.
There are five of the largest Canadian banks here: the Royal, the Imperial, the Toronto, the Nova Scotia and the Dominion.
In 1911, the men employed in Welland factories was 2098. The annual pay sheet of all the factories was $1, 169,422. The value of products shipped from all factories was $5,847,459.
Welland has a Business and Professional Men’s Club with a large bowling green adjacent.
Welland is taking fast strides toward municipal ownership.
The John Deere Manufacturing Co. will erect a million dollar plant here.
Welland has the liveliest publicity commissioner of any town or city in Canada.
The customs receipts for the year were $180,825.
Welland has a central energy telephone system.
Welland has plenty of sporting organizations. Baseball and football are played in the summer and hockey in the winter. There is plenty of water here for rowing, canoeing and boating, also.
There are three public schools here, the High school and a Business College.
The churches in Welland are the Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran Disciple, Free Methodist and the Salvation Army.
The county buildings of the county of Welland are located here.
Welland is adjacent to Fort Erie at Port Colborne and to Crystal beach, Canada’s biggest summer resort.
The products of Welland’s factories are-bed, rope, twine, drop forgings, electric signs, dredges, scows, engines, stoves, fence posts and tubes, gas and water pipes.
Men of nation-wide reputation such as Hon. Richard Harcourt and W.M. German, M.P.P., reside here.
Welland’s assessment is $3,498,297.
[Welland Telegraph, 28 May 1912]
A building permit was issued on Monday for the erection of a two-storey brick block on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and East Main Street. The block is being erected by John Thew of Toronto. White & White, East Main Street, are the contractors.
The cost of the new building is to be $2900, and it will be used as a store and a dwelling.
Permits have also been issued for a new brick and Stucco residence on the west side of East Main Street for C.J. White; renovation and alterations to a frame residence on Dennistoun Street for Jeremiah Bearss; alteration to garage for L. Smith on Dorothy Street; brick veneering residence of J.L. Ball on Dennistoun Street.
[People’s Press. 9 April 1912]
The conductors on the Welland street railway are having a great deal of difficulty in landing their passengers on South Main street, because there are no crossings in many places and there is mire a foot deep between the tracks and the walk. Several lady passengers had to be carried ashore. One of the conductors said his rule was to carry all who were not over twenty five. The conductors are obliged to place stepping stones for ladies over 25 wearing hobble skirts.
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