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[Welland Tribune, 28 September 1915]
The Sunday School of Holy Trinity Church will take up a collection of Soldier’s Comforts for the army in France on Sunday next. All the children, teachers and officers are asked to be present, making this day a record one, and bringing with them gifts of any of the following:- Chocolates, chewing gum, tobacco, cigarettes, Oxo cubes, soap, towels, tins of cocoa, stationery, etc., or gifts of money with which to purchase articles.
[Welland Tribune, 21 August 1891]
Teacher’s Examinations
At the recent examinations at Welland high school there were 21 candidates in the primary examination, of whom seven passed, viz: J. Bald, M. Bowen, K. Bald, F. Henderson, R. Jenkinson, M. Sherk, N. Taylor. These are entitled to teachers’ third-class certificates.
In the Junior Leaving or second-class certificates’ examination there were five candidates, of whom four passed, viz: A. Stayzer, F. Woodworth, F. Wilson (passed in Greek) and Miss Bowes.
In Senior Leaving examination there were three candidates, of whom two passed: Emily Sawle and T. Buckton (honors), These are entitled to teachers’ first class certificates.
Passed the matriculation for Toronto University: D. McKenny, T. Buckton.
The showing for the school is very creditable, and an unusually large percentage having passed in all but the primary.
Willie E. Farr, formerly of Welland, died at Springfield, Mo., his funeral taking place at that city on Sunday, Aug. 9th, interment at the Catholic cemetery. Deceased, although suffering the misfortune of having his lower limbs paralyzed, was of a cheerful, courteous and obliging disposition, and had many friends who greatly regret his demise.
IT would be difficult to find a prettier or healthier spot in Ontario to spend a summer holiday than Niagara-on-the-Lake. Paradise Grove is suitable for large excursions who wish to provide their own refreshments; it commands a fine view of the river. Chautauqua is especially attractive for the beauty of its location and the interesting character of its entertainments.
The Queen’s Royal is a favorite hotel with those whose purses are very deep,- but for a cozy hotel located on the very brink of the wide river as it empties into the lake, we commend our readers to the Lake View House, under the management of Mr. Henry Bell, formerly of St. Catharines and Port Colborne. From the balconies of this hotel guests have a magnificent view of the river and lake. The Lake View is convenient to all boats and trains, is headquarters for boating and fishing parties, and the charges are very moderate.
THE old and well-known business of Mr. S. Lamont, this town, is offered for sale. A bargain for somebody.
THE late Mr. D’Everardo’s signature was a “terror” to decipher, and his name is equally inscrutable to those unacquainted.
LOST TWO FINGERS- As David Doan, better known as “Tode” Doan, and Ernest Davis, were cutting brush on Mr. Duncan’s farm in Humberstone on Monday, Doan shifted his hand and had the misfortune to be struck on the right hand by his companion’s axe, cutting through about half the hand lengthways, permanently disabling the third and fourth fingers.
[Welland Tribune, 14 August 1891]
WHEN “our boys” take a run to the city of Buffalo-and they get there pretty regularly-they will find a cosy lunch and sample room at 116 Exchange street, directly opposite the railway depot. It is conducted by Mr. Jno. H. Upper, who is well known to Canadians as a popular caterer, and who will be happy to welcome his old friends (and new ones) at 116 Exchange. The premises have been fitted up in elaborate style, and patrons will find John’s a pleasant place to spend an hour.
[Welland Tribune, 1 January 1897]
The annual entertainment by the Sunday school of Holy Trinity on Tuesday night was a credit to the officers and scholars of the school. The weather was bad but the attendance was fair. Miss Nellie Lock sang a solo in splendid voice, and was heartily recalled. Joseph McGuire’s comic songs and recitations also took immensely, while little Miss Sumner’s cute songs and sayings delighted the children-young and old. Miss Kitty Ramey recited cleverly, as she always does. The drills by the boys and girls were especially pretty and vociferously applauded. These are always a feature of Sunday School entertainments, and the teachers deserve praise for the labor and patience displayed in preparing them. The sketch “Vice Versa” was a most laughable one, showing how things would run if the “new woman” was at the business helm and the “new man” in the kitchen. The distribution of beautiful presents concluded a most successful Xmas entertainment. The officers thank Mrs. Duncan for the use of her residence for the children in practicing drills, etc.
[Welland Tribune, 27 May 1898]
The storm which passed here on the morning of the 19th was wide spread, extending not only over Western Canada but throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. It is seldom that we are visited with a storm of such severity; the incessant thunder and lightning continuing for over an hour, accompanied by a heavy rain and some hail. In Wisconsin it was particularly severe, many lives being lost and much property destroyed.
In Ingersoll the Baptist church was struck and consumed. From various sections of the province we learn that barns and other buildings have been destroyed, and their contents consumed. At Watford the hail is reported to have been as large as bantam eggs, which broke a great deal of glass and did considerable damage to fruit trees. In London a bolt entered the house of J.B. Allenby killing him instantly as he lay in bed. The room was set on fire but was extinguished before much damage was done.
At Hamilton during the storm the old building of the Hamilton Spectator and adjoining buildings burned down, but there is a difference of opinion whether this was or was not the result of lightning.
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 20 May 1940]
Must Have Lights
Boys on bicycles violating traffic laws will be prosecuted, Chief of Police, Earl Stauth of Crowland
warned today. The chief stated that boys who disregarded safety rules were not only becoming a nuisance but that they were endangering their own lives, and the lives of others, and that the situation would have to be remedied. Amongst violations that will be checked the chief advised would be driving at night without lights, riding double and riding on sidewalks.
Faced the Storm
Those tulips that Caretaker Jim Barrett grows to beautify Welland police station can certainly take it. Last night during what was described by the weatherman, City Engineer C.L. Coulson, as a 50-mile wind which put power lines here and there out of commission and tore away awnings, merely made the the tulip plants carry out a bending exercise. This morning they were as spry as ever, and their blooms were at their best.
Rural Mail Carriers
Attending in strength a recent meeting of the Rural Mail Carriers’ Association of Welland county those who participated at the home of the president, Harry Elliot at Fenwick, carried out routine business. Afterwards the ladies served refreshments, and a social hour was enjoyed.
[Welland Telegraph, 9 January 1912]
The members of Court Secord, No. 9312, A.O.F., will hold their annual smoking concert in their lodge rooms, I.O.O. F., hall on Thursday, Jan. 18th. Members and friends are cordially invited. Smoking, singing and refreshments. Come along and have a jolly good smoke.
[People’s Press, 27 December 1898]
IMPERIAL penny postage came into effect on Sunday, and the first letter the TRIBUNE got on Monday was one from a Canadian postoffice bearing the new two-cent stamp and the inscription “insufficiently paid- two cents due.” There is a widespread misapprehension with respect to the postal change. The reduction is to England and other parts of the British Empire only. So far as Canada is concerned, there is no change in the postage rate. It still takes three cents to carry a letter between local offices.
[Welland Tribune, 2 April 1874]
At the close of the High School prior to the Easter vacation, the retiring master, Mr. Oliver, was made the recipient of a very fine and valuable present by the members of the School.
The gift consisted of Chamber’s Encyclopaedia comprising ten volumes-price-$25-and the accompanying address. Plans had been laid for the meeting of the scholars at Mr. Oliver’s residence on the evening of Thursday the 2nd April, but family affliction thwarted the scheme. Mt. Oliver made a very suitable and feeling reply, touching in fitting terms upon his happy connection with the school and of the strong ties which bound him to it. He expressed his sincere regret that the plans of the school had been frustrated by an unforeseen event. He complimented them upon the taste and wisdom displayed in their choice. During his address it was evident from the many tearful eyes in the room, that the bonds which bound pupils and teacher together were not easily severed. Mr. Oliver goes to Bowmanville to assume the Head Mastership of High School their.-Com.
To William Oliver, Esq., B.A., Head Master Welland High School:-
RESPECTED TEACHER- We, the pupils of the High School, have learned with deep regret, that you are about to leave us; that the happy relations hitherto existing between us are closed, perhaps, for ever. In reviewing the past three years, during which we have been under your kind and judicious instruction, we have not been unmindful of your untiring zeal and self-denying efforts in our behalf; nor have we failed to notice the serious difficulties with which you have had to contend. If, according to Dr. McLellan, the Welland High School occupies a high and honorable position among the High Schools of Ontario, the credit is due to our efficient teacher. The toils and pains have been yours. The rewards are yours also. And now as we part, we ask you to accept these volumes as a mark of our esteem, and of our appreciation of you both as a kind and faithful instructor, and also as Christian gentleman.
Be assured that our best wishes accompany you to your new field of labor, where, we trust, you may be as successful as you have been here. May the Divine blessing rest upon yourself and family; and when life’s work is done, may you receive the reward which awaits the good and faithful servant.
Signed on behalf of the School:
Miss Bertha Hooker
Miss Mary Larter
Miss Hortense Hooker
March 31st, 1874.
Young Lady and Brother of Doctor Streight Lose their Lives
[Welland Telegraph, 5 January 1912]
Many friends in Welland will regret to learn of the sad bereavement that befel Doctor Streight on Saturday when his brother, aged nineteen years, was drowned at Kemptville.
Doctor Streight, who had just finished his course at the Royal Victoria Hospital at Montreal, went to Kemptville to spend the weekend at his home prior to coming to Welland this week to join Doctor Colbeck with whom he has entered into partnership.
His brother was skating on the river with a young lady and both were drowned.
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