For the Central School Building
TO FACE DIVISION STREET
Vanderburg and Lovell the Successful Contractors
HOLDER AND McCAW Lots To Be Bought
[People’s Press, 17 April 1900]
Welland, April 13-The Public School Board met in special sessions this evening and definitely accepted the tenders and completed arrangements for the erection of the new central school building, which is to be gone on within a few days-soon as the new street sewer is laid for drainage. All the trustees were present, Chairman A.O. Beatty presiding, and Mr. McCaw secretary.
The chairman read the report of the building committee as follows-
That having advertised for tenders as per revised plans and specifications, we have received the following bids-
Carpenter Work, etc
J.J. Brown, Toronto $6,285
Jacob Lovell, Niagara Falls $5,630
J.E. Cutler, Welland, (pine) $6,385
J.E. Cutler (hemlock) $6,307
Mason Work
M. Vanderburgh, Welland $5,750
Bulk Tenders
Jacob Lovell $11,426
M. Vanderburgh $12, 065
Vanderburgh & Cutler (pine) $12,135
Vanderburgh & Cutler (hemlock) $12,057
Your committee recommend that the tender of M.Vanderburgh for mason work for the sum of $5,750 and the tender of Jacob Lovell for carpenter work for the sum of $5,630.
And that the tender of Mansell & Purdy for the plumbing for the sum of $809, and the tender of the Pease Furnace Co. for heating and ventilation, for the sum of $1,145, be accepted.
Signed
A. O. Beatty
J. McCaw
T. Main
J.S. O’Neal
D. Robins
Moved by McCaw and Main, that the report of the building committee just read be accepted. Carried unanimously.
LOCATION
The chairman said the net matter to settle was that was of the location of the proposed new building on the side, so that the drainage work might be gone on with.
Mr. Main advocated the building facing the south as having the largest frontage and keeping the farthest away from barns and other outbuilding on adjoining lots. To face the south would undoubtedly best comply with the views of the department of education.
Mr. Burgar said the building should face the north, with main entrance from Division street; this would give the shortest means of access; to send the children from the third and fourth wards around Young street should not be considered for a minute.
Burgar and Robbins moved that the building be located to face the north.
Mr. Main called for the yeas and nays on the motion’ which were taken as follows:
Yeas-Ross, Burgar, Robbins, O’Neal, Beatty, McCaw.
Nays-Staph, Main.
Motion carried.
ENTRANCE
It having been decided that the building face the north, the next matter was to obtain an entrance from Division street.
Mr. Burgar favored closing the bargain for the Holder lot at once, so that the work of fitting up, grading, putting out trees, etc., could be gone on with without delay. He considered Mr. Holder’s offer a fair one-$600 for the lot, or $500 and the board’s lot on corner Hellems avenue and Young street. If Mr. Holder’s price were considered unreasonable of course the board could expropriate the land. It would make a great improvement to the town to have Cross street extended to the school building so that the building could be seen from Main street.
The chairman favored buying both the Holder and McCaw lots, and giving the new building a clear frontage on Division street.
Mr. Burgar said he would favor this also if the board had the money required.
The chairman said the board had the money to pay cash for one of the lots, and payment for the other could be deferred for a year or more, by which time no doubt, the board could realize the amount required from some of the school properties at present in use.
Moved by Burgar and Ross that the chairman and secretary be instructed to purchase the Holder lot at &600. Motion carried, main and Stapf dissenting.
At first it was proposed to defer consideration of the matter of purchase of the McCaw lot at $600. Motion carried. Mani and Stapf dissenting.
At first it was proposed to defer consideration of the matter of purchase of the McCaw (between Holder’s and the church), but
Mr. Robins pointed out that the building could not be located until it was known whether the McCaw lot would be purchased or not, as upon this would depend the exact site of the building, which should face the entrance, and whether that entrance were one or two lots wide would, of course, make a difference.
After considerable discussion it was agreed that the question of purchase of McCaw lot must be settled before the building could be located, and it was.
Moved by O’Neal and Robins that his board purchase the “McCaw lot at $600, and that the chairman and secretary steps thereto-Carried.
The motion of McCaw and Main, the plans and specifications of the architect, Mr. Ellis, were formerly accepted as per his terms (three per cent), and he was instructed to go on and complete the working plans, draw up agreements, etc., and lay same before the board at as early a day as possible.
On motion by Ross and Robins, the chairman and secretary were authorized to enter into the necessary agreements, etc., for building.
On motion by Ross and O.Neal, the building committee were instructed to have a surveyor lay out the grounds and fix levels, as soon as possible, so that the exact details for sewer basement, etc., may be definitely fixed.
The board adjoined at 10.25 p.m.
[Welland Tribune, 29 January 1909]
A congregational meeting of the Fonthill Baptist church was held on Tuesday last, when it was decided by an unanimous vote to build a new church, of brick construction with stone foundation, and a building committee composed of F. Kinsman, Andrew Hansler, G.C. Brown, John H.Berg and Isaiah Hansler, was instructed to have the plans completed at once and building operations commenced as soon as possible. J. Francis Brown, one of the best architects in Toronto, is preparing the plans. The Baptist church at Fonthill was organized in 1845, and the present building built about 1848. In 1895 the fiftieth anniversary of the church was celebrated in an appropriate manner. The meeting extended over several days and there was much speaking. At the end of the sixtieth year a similar celebration was held. The present building was remodelled about twenty-five years ago. Jonathan Miller, one of the church deacons, has the honor of having been a member of the church since 1852, and heads the church roll. All of Mr. Miller’s six children have been members of the church, although some of them have moved away and transferred their membership.
[People’s Press. 16 August 1900]
Lee-Lee, formerly located here, was in town Saturday, lately of Stratford and announced his intention of starting a second Chinese laundry here. He expects to occupy the McEwing store, currently occupied by Ed. Brasford.
J. Schapiro sold his horse, wagon and harness, advertised last week, to Crowther the baker. Mr. Schapiro intends moving to Buffalo on the 1st of May, and he wishes to thank the people of Welland and vicinity for the liberal patronage extended to him during his location here.
The Hamilton Power Co. is digging test wells with a view of extending their power raceway from Allanburg to the Welland river. The proposition under consideration is to tunnel under the canal and strike the Welland river at the most advantageous point below Port Robinson.
[Welland Tribune, 1903]
A serious looking blaze broke out in the roof of the pattern warerooms at Messrs. M. Beatty and Sons’ iron works yesterday at 11 a.m. The pattern building is a two-storey frame structure just behind the blacksmith shop, and there is never any fire inside. About the time mentioned, one of the men noticed flames coming through the end of the building, and he quickly gave the alarm. The men about the shop soon had the hose cart, which is stored in another building out and a line of hose attached. In the meantime a general alarm had been given and the other hose carts from the first and third wards were soon on hand, with lots of willing workers. A gale of wind was blowing, and as the building contained very inflammable material and had a good start, it was generally thought it would turn out to be a serious one. But the quick action and good work of the men on the spot soon had the fire under control, although the flames under the shingles were stubborn for a time. The contents of the building, being all wooden patterns, were very valuable, and a number of these in the top floor were burned and some damaged by water. The loss is not heavy considering the value of the material amongst which the flames were, and it is covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
John E. Cutler’s House Partially Burned
COUNTY CLERK COOPER SERIOUSLY INJURED
[Welland Tribune, 28 October 1892]
About seven o’clock on Tuesday evening John E. Cutler’s residence, ,corner Merritt and Shotwell streets, caught fire in the storage room, or garret, above the kitchen, and was damaged to the extent of three or four hundred dollars. The fire is supposed to have caught from the stove-pipe that passed through this attic room.
Mr. Cutler’s family were at tea at the time and the first intimation they had of the danger was the boisterous shouting of some boys outside. Mr. Cutler arose and opened the door. By this time the flames had burst through the roof, and the bright light warned him that the house was on fire. He ran to the barn for his garden hose, only to find that it had been lately put away for the winter in the very attic that was burning.
Neighbors were now on hand and the fire was vigorously attacked by the pail brigade, but the flames were too fierce for this to have much effect and had to be abandoned. In the meantime the contents of the house were being removed to adjoining house.
In quick time the hose cart No.2 was on the scene and water playing upon the fire. No. 1 cart followed, and it looked as if the fire would be soon under control.
Finally the water struck the root of the trouble, and almost instantly the fire was extinguished and the best part of the house saved. Had it been necessary to rely upon the firing up and getting there of the old fire engine, the house would have been burned to the ground.
The premises are insured sufficiently to cover all losses, and of course the place will be repaired at once.
During the progress of the fire County Clerk Cooper met with what may prove a very serious accident. The water had been shut off and the nozzle was lying on the floor, when all at once the water was turned on and the stream struck Mr. Cooper in the face with terrific force. The right eye-lid was badly bruised and the eye badly injured. Mr. Cooper was almost blinded and had to be assisted home. The physician could give no decided opinion at first, but expressed grave fears that the sight of the right eye might be permanently impaired.
FIRST BUILDING GENERAL HOSPITAL, NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.
Architect E.D. Pitt, 8/4/ 05
[Welland Tribune, 18 August 1905]
Above is an illustration of the central building of the proposed hospital to be built at Niagara Falls, Ont. The plans were made by Architect Pitt and approved by the Board, tenders for construction to be opened, Sept. 5th. The plans show a compact and severe building, consisting of basement well above ground, and three stories and attic, to front toward the north. The facade has two large outer gables and two smaller ones between, an arched porch with side steps, and balcony from second storey. Through the basement and each floor runs a corridor, with convenient apartments in front and rear. A front hall leads directly to the elevator. There is arrangement for twenty beds, and for all the necessary accommodations of a first class hospital. The estimated cost is $18,000.
[Welland Tribune, 22 May 1896]
The Hotel Lafayette, the new hotel erected at the upper bridge by Mr. Hawley, will be opened to the public on Monday next, Queen’s birthday, by that popular and genial landlord, Harry Williams. The new house looms up high above all surrounding buildings, giving a finer view of the Falls than that of any other hotel on the Canadian side. The interior has been fitted with costly brussels and axminster carpets, beautiful parlor suits, elegant oak bedroom furniture with brass and iron bedsteads-everything new and bright as a dollar, from the basement bar to the cool and airy garden that adorns the roof. Elevators run by water power carry guests to every floor. The basement is devoted to the bar, barber shop and lavatory; the first floor to office, dining rooms kitchen, etc., all of which are supplied with the most modern outfit that money can buy.
The upper rooms contain beautiful front parlors and forty-four bedrooms, with bath and toilet rooms on every floor. Rooms are nicely arranged for using singly or en suite. One great feature of the Lafayette is that mineral spring water, hot and cold is supplied to every room. No other water is used for any purpose about the house-except of course the water power to run the elevator. Guests will fully appreciate this feature, as it means much from a sanitary point of view. The Hotel Lafayette will be under the experienced personal supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and will rank among the leading hotels of this great watering place.
[Welland Tribune, 15 October 1897]
BUSINESS CHANGE-O.H. Garner has sold a portion of his business to E.P. Robins, town, who will take possession of part of the western section of the store on Monday next. Mr. Robins will put in new stock in the following lines: Newspapers and magazines, stationery, toys, wall paper and fancy goods; and in the meantime Mr. Garner will dispose of his present stock under these heads as rapidly as possible, to make room for Mr. Robins new goods. Mr. Garner will retain the bicycle department, all the agencies-such as express, telegraph, dyeing laundry, steamboat lines, etc. The American Express Company has now secured the right of using the T.H. & B., and goods will received from, or sent to, Montreal, Toronto, and other points at single rate instead of double. In connection with the business change, we trust and believe that Mr. Robins will receive the generous support of our citizens in his new venture.
THE McGlashan residence and grounds are for sale. It is a chance of a lifetime to secure a beautiful home at about half cost.
BROWN’S BROS contemplate fitting up their auxiliary power to run their flouring mill. The electric light company has already added supplementary power, and all will have to do the same sooner or later.
MISS Annie Foster has sold her property in the 4th ward to Mr. Tait, and has moved into Mrs. Philips house on West Main street.
THE RACEWAY-Mr. German has received a communication from the department of railways and canals, stating that the engineer had instructions to clean out the raceway. Mr. Thompson says the same thing and has only been waiting for a year past until the town puts in machinery to run the waterworks while the raceway is unwatered for the work to be done. Unless the town council does this at once so that the work can be done this fall, the probabilities are that the raceway will be completely closed all winter by ice, as it has shallowed so as to be only a few inches deep in places. Our waterworks service is in a critical condition. The council have been warned, and if they do not provide for the contingency at once the people will hold them responsible when the trouble comes.
SERIOUS MISHAP-The Brantford Expositor says: “Miss Minnie Scace (daughter of George Scace, formerly of Welland) who is employed at Gardiner’s cigar factory, met with quite a serious mishap. At 6 o’clock she was standing on the landing preparatory to leaving for home, when she was seized with a fainting fit, and fell headlong down the flight of stairs. She was picked up unconscious and carried to her home on Richmond street, when on examination Dr. Keene found that she has sustained a concussion of the spine. She will be laid up for some time, but many friends will hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
[Welland Tribune, 30 July 1897]
At 5.30 o’clock (yesterday) Thursday morning fire broke out in the John Roger’s barn, just in the rear of his house, on East Main street. The garden hose was put on and did good service in keeping the fire from spreading until the hose carts arrived, when the flames were at once subdued, but not until the building, which was a small frame one, was practically destroyed. All the contents, except about a ton of hay were saved. The horse, buggy, cutter, harness, bag of oats and other things were taken out. The fire started in the mow and must have been caused by tramps who probably slept there. The building was insured for $50; loss about $100.
[Welland Tribune, 9 June 1897]
Joseph A. Nash who some years ago ran the village shoe shop Ridgeville, visited the scenes of his youth last Sunday astride a bike, being the guest of Town Clerk Crow. Joe is now foeman in a big shoe establishment in Buffalo. He says it is 22 years since he was last in Pelham, and he finds many, many changes.
The telephone office at North Pelham was closed a few weeks ago owing to the small receipts from that agency, and now employees of the company are removing that part of the line to connect Pelham Centre with Fenwick. It is said that Brown Bros. nursey is arranging also for telephone connection.
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