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GATELIFTERS USED ON FORMER WATERWAY REQUISITIONED FOR THE JOB
DIVERS AT WORK AND EXPECTED CRAFT WILL BE FLOATED TOMORROW.
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 16 November 1931]
With the arrival yesterday of the gate lifters, which were used on the old Welland Ship Canal at the scene of the sinking of the tug Rival, preparations started in earnest for the raising of the craft from where it came to rest after sinking just north of Lock eight Tuesday night. These gate lifters are operated by steam and are capable of lifting considerable tonnage. To raise the tug it is necessary to place wires beneath the sunken boat and as the stern is resting on solid rock this has been found a difficult task. It has been necessary to jack the roof end off the bottom to place these wires. All the wires will be placed however today and the tug will be raised tomorrow.
Considerable difficulty was found in securing operators for the gate lifters and it was necessary to obtain these men from Sarnia and Kingston. The work of the divers is exceptionally difficult on this job and the expert services of D.May and Louis Meyers has been obtained. Meyers is a well-known diver in northern waters, having handled many difficult jobs around the Great Lakes during his diving experience. The superintendent of the Sin Mac Lines, Percy Bonham, of Montreal, is on the job looking after the work. Captain Bolt Reid, manager of the Sin Mac Lines in Sarnia is still on the scene of operations assisting in the raising. The tug, Glide, also owned by the Sin Mac Lines and captained by Captain George Sheron, is assisting in the work.
WORK TO START SOON ON RAISING OF THE SUNKEN TUG RIVAL
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 13 November 1931]
The steamer “Champlain” arrived in Port Colborne yesterday to prepare for the raising of the tug Rival of the Sin Mac Lines. The Champlain is the salvage boat of this line and the chief officer is Captain Geo. Stitt. Following the arrival of the ship a diver was sent down to look over the sunken craft but because of oil seeping from the fuel tanks it was found impossible to see well enough to inspect anything. Captain Bolt Reid, manager for the Sin Mac Lines at Sarnia, was at the scene of the accident yesterday but said that no contact had yet been let for the raising of the tug.
The salvaging of this craft is not a difficult job, for those who know such work, say it can be floated quite easily again by placing pontoons to support it. It is probable that operations will be started in the near future.
INTERESTING EVENT AT WELLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL ON WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 12 November 1931]
It was announced today by Emile Darte, chairman of the board of trustees of the Welland County General hospital that the official opening of the children’s ward will take place on Wednesday of next week, November 18th. The public are invited to inspect the ward between three and five o’clock in the afternoon and between seven and nine o’clock in the evening. Tea will be served in the afternoon by the ladies of the Welland Rosary club and the Port Colborne Lions club. The official unveiling of the tablet in the ward by Mr. Darte will take place at 3.30 in the afternoon.
The ward has been built and equipped through the generosity of the Port Colborne Lions club and the Welland Rosary club who provided the necessary funds. It is expected that a large number from the Welland-Port Colborne district will take advantage of the opportunity to inspect the ward.
TWO ROOMS AT McKAY SCHOOL CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE M.O.H
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 October 1931]
Two rooms of the McKay school were closed this morning when one case of scarlet fever was found in one class, pupils of both rooms.having been in contact with the one class. Miss E. Tesky and Miss Casey are the teachers of the kingergarten, primary and the primer, the two classes affected.
Dr. John Shuktis, medical officer of health is disinfecting the rooms this afternoon and the rooms will ramain closed for a week.
The medical officer of health advises parents to watch their children carefully during the next few days and if a rash appears to notify the family physician at once.
INTERESTING ADDRESS BY MISS HELEN KINNEAR BEFORE BAPTIST LADIES’ AID
[The Welland Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 15 October 1931]
Miss Helen Kinnear was the guest of the Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist church at their monthly meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thos. Winn-Fielden avenue. Miss Kinnear, who with her mother, Mrs. L. Kinnear and her sister, Miss Jennie Kinnear, spent last winter in California, gave a most intereting and instructive address on the tour and their visit in that beautiful state. Miss Kinnear told of the gorgeous buildings, and number of large and beautiful churches, the most beautiful of which was the chapel at Leland Stamford Univeristy, of Palo Alto, where President Hoover had his home on the campus.
The climate of California, its trees, and abundance of beautiful flowers, and also the desert and the desert roads and cactus were also mentioned, as was Catalina Island and Carlsbad Caverns, and Submarine Gardens.
The visit to Ti Juana in Mexico and to Balboa Park in San Diego were descibed, the beautiful pipe organ at the latter place where the Christmas pageant is given each Christmas season being one of the most interesting events of the tour. The speaker showed a number of interesting views. The Festival of Roses, Miss Kinnear stated, was an event which would long be remembered.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss Kinnear for her interesting address.
REGISTRATION ON FIRST NIGHT SETS RECORD-SESSIONS OPEN TUESDAY
EXPECT TWO TEACHING APPOINTMENTS WILL BE FILLED THIS WEEK
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 15 October 1931]
Some 300 students have registered for night classes to date. Principal Guy E. Johnson told The Tribune today, this being the heaviest first night registration ever recorded. It was begun on Tuesday evening, but will not be completed until next Tuesday evening, when night classes will begin in earnest, the principal stated.
Registration was heavier in some classes than in others, but not so heavy in those where it had been expected there would be a big list of applicants. There were, of instance, fewer students in the wood working, bookkeeping, English and shop mathematics classes and a larger registration than expected in the domestic science, dressmaking, welding and machine shop classes, Principal Johnson told The Tribune.
Applications are now being received for two new teachers to be appointed for the domestic science and dressmaking classes, and according to Principal Johnson it is likely the appointments will be confirmed by the end of the week.
[Welland Tribune, 21 January 1898]
A gathering of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the Swayze family was held at the old homestead and residence of Daniel R. Swayze on the evening of January 17, 1898, in the nature of an oyster supper and entertainment. After ample justice had been done at the tables, all repaired to the parlor and enjoyed a brief history of the early life and enterprises of W.H. Swayze, sr., now nearly 78 years old, and who is still enjoying good health, who, with his six sons and their families now number 47. David J. Swayze made a few remarks touching the gathering, and of the pleasure of meeting their youngest brother, J.R. Swayze of Milwaukee. George A. Swayze spoke a few words in reference to the building of the brick house. Alexander Swayze spoke in regard to the early religious training at the fire-side. J.W. Swayze spoke of the blessings that have surrounded us, and the greatest object in our lives should be to glorify God who had created us for that purpose, and hoped we all might be spared to enjoy many such occasions as this.
A program was carried out.
After benediction all started for their homes, having spent a very pleasant evening and one long to be remembered.
[Welland Tribune, 12 August 1898]
(Written for the Tribune)
The very jolly crowd of Wellanders camping at Lake View grove this last week have spent a most enjoyable time. The tents were pitched on Thursday, since when “sounds of revelry by night” have broken the quiet stillness which pervades this pretty spot. Both tents are situated on rising knolls and carefully sheltered by pine trees. Two natural canopies of pines form the resting places of two hammocks. Many pleasant little tete-a-tetes take place in these, but we are not privileged to enter into these further details. The camp, or, as the girls call it, the “Angel’s Retreat,” has had many callers. The following have registered in the log book of the camp during the week: — Mrs. R. H. Harcourt, Mrs. H. A. Rose, Mrs. W. L. Beatty, Mrs. Coulson, Mrs. J. E. Cohoe, Mrs.McCollum, Mrs. McMullen (of Buffalo), the Misses Page, Miss Brown, Miss Schooley, Miss EthelCarter, Miss Coulson, Nellie Ross, Clarabelle Buchner, Orphie Wilson, Nettie Morin, Lizzie Morin, Fannie Hobson, Gordon Casper, Charlie Coulson, J. Gillam (of Buffalo), W. Raymond and C. Donald (of Toronto), L. C. Raymond F. Griffiths, H. Macoomb, R. Cassells and others.
Breakfast at 8 o’clock is our first knowledge of the world after the sun rises; then comes a swim on the sloping sandy beach. Several of our young ladies are like mermaids in the water, and all enjoy this morning plunge. With so many military men in camp, drill is an important feature and our squad acquits itself in a very able manner. Sunday we were busy entertaining guests and nearly all attended divine service in the morning. We regret to say, however, that the pleasing accents of the parson were too much for some of us, and a quiet snooze soon made the morning pass away. Blue Monday, as it is called, quite appropriately states the condition of affairs on Monday, and the soldiers in camp at Santiago know just what we felt like in the drizzling rain. Monday night we had a glorious camp fire on the beach, and a party from St. Catharines joined us. We had a pleasant evening singing old songs and many new ones, and all regretted when the last dying embers of the huge fire announced to us that it was time to turn in.
Tuesday evening we had a most enjoyable dance in the pavilion, and on Wednesday the campers gave a large dance, to which many from outside invited. Last week five of the boys went out for a sail. The weather was a little squally, but we were prepared, as we thought it advisable to wear bathing suits. When about three hundred yards out our boat upset, and some gallant rescues took place. All that could be seen of Harry was a little red hat on the top of every wave as he bravely rescued an oar. With the exception of a thorough wetting, we fortunately escaped. Several midnight parades have been given, which were strictly dress parades. On evening a crowd of nightingales serenaded the boys’ camp, but the owls were wise and merely blinked their eyes. Revenge is sweet ! but at this time of writing we are unable to give detailed accounts of the manner of attack. A court martial was held at midnight on Wednesday on two of the boys. The finding of the court has not yet been rendered, but there is no doubt that a just verdict will be given. A great deal of evidence was heard. Another name has been given to the girls’ camp, and we believe it is placed on the opposite side of the placard – Angel’s Retreat; anyway it is the opposite to Angel’s Retreat.
Saturday three of Welland’s finest in the dancing line acted as judges on the prize waltz for married and single ladies, and also for the jig. Frank, Harry and Hugh were satisfied, but the girls didn’t see it that way. Well, we all danced with the prize winners, so I guess we ought to know.
The following poem addressed to our chaperone from one of the guests at our camp may prove interesting:
It sorely grieved me
To have to say to thee,
That I am unable to be
With the camping partie
On Wednesday, see !
The reason of my distress,
Is pressure of much business?
I should like to take a seat
In the shades of the Angel’s Retreat;
But a serious obstacle I meet
In the way of business, I repeat.
However, my regards to you and Nell,
Donna, May and Bessie well.
Remember me to the noisy crew,
Frank and Fred and Bob and Hugh,
Harry and ‘Gene, do not forget,
For all of these I recently met.
Wellandburg, Aug. 1898
Gene thought he had lost his wheel, but special detectives soon brought it to light. He has been buying cigars nearly all week. Did you say six fingers?
All the boys received little tokens on Wednesday morning as rewards for past services. Cigarettes chiefly. Give me a match please! Smoke all the time! Everybody smokes! Our camp was quite appropriately named “Smokey Hollow.” Everyone has his own little camp fire every night. Hugh and Fred are the champion pedro players, but there are some good seconds.
We have had a merry time, and the photo group which was taken on Thursday morning will be cherished by all as a souvenir of a most pleasant fortnight. Our hosts at the motel have been kindness itself, and the whole camp take this means of expressing their very grateful thanks to Mr. and Mrs. White. The boys held an informal reception on Wednesday afternoon and ice cream and cake were served.
The discipline at camp is very strict and those out late at night must run the gauntlet of the sentry, and woe betake he who has forgotten the pass word for the mystic sign. The young ladies are all becoming delightfully tanned, and a most beautiful healthy brown. They say that flour is a good thing to keep the tan off. Well, they use enough!
A very pleasant concert was given on Saturday night at the hotel. Mr. Donald kindly responded to the numerous encores. He has a most pleasing voice.
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[Welland Tribune, 6 May 1898]
A new design has been adopted by the Michigan Central which will be used here-after on all advertising matter connected with the road. It consists of a winged female figure with a flowing tresses and drapery, indicating speed– no headlong, reckless, daring speed, but flying swiftly and easily, and with such perfect assurance and self-command as to appropriately carry upon the features an expression of pleasure and joy. The Genius of Speed rapidly and freely advancing toward the spectator, bearing above her a shield or banner emblazoned with a view of a Michigan Central train at Falls View, with the falls, islands and city of Niagara in the background, and the inscription “Michigan Central, the Niagara Falls Route.” The crest of these armorial bearings is the front of a great mogul locomotive engine, such as is used on the fast train of the Michigan Central, and which mark the greatest advance yet reached in engine construction. The shield or banner referred to is practically the same design as has been used by the Michigan Central for fifteen years and is peculiarly appropriate from the fact that the Michigan Central is distinctly “The Niagara Falls route.” and that its train alone pass directly and in full view of Niagara Falls, stopping in the day time at Falls View, as shown in the blazonry.
On the tablet below the figure is shown the names of the terminal and principal intermediate points on the system—Chicago, Detroit, Niagara Falls, New York, Boston; and the names of the general passenger and ticket agent. A novel feature in this artistic and forcible design, is that fact that it is executed in clay by the well-known sculptor, Hugo D. Loeb, cast in planter and then photographed. It will be used as a title page upon the Michigan Central time table folders and will play a prominent and important part in its future advertising.
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“UNCLE ADAM” MISENER AND HIS HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY
Gathering of His Descendants and Friends on Monday Last at Troy.
[Welland Tribune, 4 March 1898]
Troy, Ont., Feb. 25-the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birthday of Adam Misener, a photogravure of whom appeared in the Grove of last Saturday, took place Monday afternoon and evening. The afternoon incident was a dinner in the town hall, followed by a public reception in the Methodist church in the evening, which was continued subsequently till a late hour at the old homestead. There were about 300 relatives and friends present. “Uncle Adam” as he is best known in the district, was taken by surprise. Among other things he stated that he had not realized till his birthday occasion that he had so many near relatives and friends, but was always satisfied that he had not an enemy. At the dinner “the centenarian” took the head of the table. On his right and left were seated the relatives and friends. Nine of his ten children are living, five of whom were present, as follows:-Conrad Misener of Troy; Henry Misener of Detroit, Mich.; Catharine Buckberrough (widow), Tillsonburg; Mrs. Amelia Smith, Goderich, and Eliza Vansickle of Harrisburg. After dinner and some social congratulations the assemblage adjourned to the church for the reception. Mr. Chas. Cummings of Galt presided. Short addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Showers of Sheffield; Rev. Thos. Athoe, Lynden; J.L. Addison, M.D., St. George; Editor Havernon, St. George; Wellington Mulholland, Geo. Hunt, John Betsner of Troy and others. An unusual event was the march past of the 104 relatives present. Five generations were represented. The total now living, present and absent, are as follows:-Adam Misener, the centenarian; his nine children; 54 grandchildren, 160 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren; total 238.
An interesting musical programme was carried out, which added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. Misener is a man very active for his age, so much so that he refused to be driven in a rig to the dinner in the hall, preferring to walk. In the course of a chat he stated that his first call out in arms was in the volunteer militia, under Capt. John Warren, on June 4, 1816, in the celebration of “the king’s birthday,” of George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland. He was also called out in Dundas during the rebellion of 1837, and he takes pride in stating that he served under the reign of four British sovereigns-King George III, George IV, William IV and her majesty Queen Victoria. Mr. Misener was of course born in the eighteenth century, February 20, 1798, and has now lived nearly through the nineteenth, and expects if his usual health continues, to celebrate another birthday in the twentieth century. (21 September 1901}. He remembers well the Battle of Lundy’ Lane. His father, Nicholas, and family at that time lived only a few miles distant from the Niagara river, in Crowland township. They could hear the engagement, especially the roar of the 32-pounders. After the battle he with his sisters ventured on the battle ground, saw the blood stains, the shattered trees, fence-rails, etc., the result of cannon and rifle balls. He remembers counting 42 bullet holes.
On the spur of the moment, as a birthday present, a purse of $86 was made up and handed the old gentleman in commemoration of the day. He received also many congratulatory telegrams, one being from his nephew, Henry Sharon, in California. Hamilton was represented at the gathering by W. Babcock of the Bell Piano Co. and J.H. Mattice of The Globe. “Uncle Adam” is greatly interested in the elections, ands states that he will be on hand next Tuesday and vote as usual for the North Westworth Liberal candidate.
“Uncle Adam” despite his century of years, shaves himself regularly, and in his happiest moments will sing some of the old songs of his boyhood. Just before parting in the evening a friend offered him the courtesy of a cigar. The old gentleman declined, and remarked that he never had any use for tobacco, and that he had never used it except to kill vermin on the farm stock. It is safe to say that this event will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to be present.
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