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Page 2--PORT PERRY STAR HISTORICAL and MEMORIAL EDITION ongratulations - We take great pleasure at this time to offer our sincere . congratulations and good wishes to the Port Perry Star and ! 4 the Farmer family on this their 50th Anniversary in the Printing and Publishing business in Port Perry. J. J. GIBSON & SON PHONE 88W PORT PERRY. NEWS ITEMS of PAST 50 YEARS Levinson's Drygoods Store (Celebrating their 20th Anniversary in business in Port Perry) take this opportunity to offer congratulations to the Port Perry Star on their 50th Anniversary. ! Mr. and Mrs. Sam Levinson | . PORT PERRY, ORAS ASARAAAAR ANS te , Ce i Congratulations - BC bs ! : 4 ' : 3 NY YJ } 4 4 i BRUTON'S DRUG STORE EX a 134 dg - s : o 4 are happy to join with the people of Port Perry and district 2 ; ra i In congratulating the Port 'Perry Star and Staff on their 34 « * ¢ oC . . . i 50th Anniversary in business in Port Perry. 5 : HISTORICAL ITEMS AND HEADLINE NEWS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS INTRODUCTION-- We have attempted to give you some of the highlights of the past fifty years as gleaned from our files, saying just enough to bring to mind the bit- ter and the sweet of bygone days in Port Perry. It has meant scanning the pages of nearly 2600 newspapers so you will forgive us if we have overlooked some item of importance. Space would not permit us to include all that we could wish. We have tried to select those items, that will give a picture of life in our village, There have been fairs and eoncerts, suppers and plays which were big news at the time; there have been ac- cidents, storms, fires 'and robberies which had their tragic side and were very important in the lives of some, but. these we have not mentioned un- less they have involved some person prominent in community affairs or were unusual in some way.. There have been bursaries and scholarships and many other honours conferred upon our citizens, but again they have not been recorded unless they seemed of more than ordinary significance. There have been gala events, fund raising campaigns, suppers and other social items in continuous procession. With the exception of one" or two such events that seemed to recall a way of life that has past, we have not mentioned them. Good neighbours and citizens have passed to their re- ward, but space would not permit their mention here, and again we have noted only those who were well known in community affairs or business life. There are one or two incidents of a seemingly trivial nature which we have noted because we felt that they recalled customs we no longer use. Two World Wars have passed and although we have made brief jottings with reference to them these notes 3 | do not picture how greatly our village and daily lives were concerned "with the wars; the immense amount of time given over to fund raising, sew- ing, knitting, drilling in the reserves and other war-time activities. Politics we have avoided altogether, although they feature in many im- $3 | portant places in fifty by-gone years. $1 You can: read of these things else- $ | where. Some customs have passed away $s | completely, two of which should be ¥ | recorded for posterity,--the ice races 3 | which were an important Province- wide affair and the Christmas Fair #| which was once the highlight of the winter season. In the latter, prizes were given for ready-for-market fowl, dairy 'products, carriage horses, ete. | The Port Perry housewife expected # [to buy her Christmas turkey or goose 3 | at this market. ers made a farce of this part of the' 2 | Fair and it was discontinued. Eventually city buy- We have tried to make a record of "%|the changes in our business places CONGRATULATIONS We take this opportunity to offer our congratulations and sincere good wishes to the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. on this their Fiftieth Anniversary in business in Port Perry. CAWKER BROS. "THE FAMILY BUTCHER" PHONE 29 PORT PERRY Congratulations . We are happy to offer our congratulations to The Port Perry Star upon this historical occasion. o HOPE'S 1.G.A. STORE PHONE 152 PROP.' GROCERIES . JACK HOPE, during the years. However we know that it is not complete, we can record only such names as were advertised in the papers, although in a few rare instances changes were so frequent or the business so short lived that we have not made a record. In some cases we have noted down the name of a business when we came across an advertisement for it without knowing when they started business or when they quit. The record is not complete with regard to the members of our councils, either. In most cases we found a complete account of the no- mination meeting, but frequently we were unable to find a list ofsthose who accepted the office. We have tried to cover the history without partiality, and without omis- sion, but we know that in a task of this size we are sure to have made some slip-up and we trust that you will understand and still be able to enjoy reading this special historical edition, The Year 1907 In 1907 the paper was known as The Standard. The owner and editor was W. H. Cline, and the subscription rate $1.00 per year. JANUARY-- Reeve, W. L. Parrish, Council, H. G. Hutcheson, Allison, Waddell, and Robinson. Probably the biggest contract ever let for printing in Port Perry to' date is with Jones & Co. who are planning to distribute throughout counties of Ont. & Durham 16,000 large bills. FEBRUARY--Former Port Perry boy Byron Crandell has been appointed chief engineer of Goodman Mfg. Co, of Chicago, Ill, at a salary of $1,800. APRIL--G. T. R. smash-up near Myr- tle. Several coaches derailed, none hurt MAY The "Stranger" brought into Port Perry its first boom of logs for this season. == Jones and Son have decided to give up business in Port Perry. 'Mr. Jones will devote his time to his lumber interests. JUNE---Mr. Joseph Bigelow has ex- changed with"Mr, John Stovin a dwell- ing house and lot for the building be- tween Lila and Perry Sts. known as the woollen mill. It is Mr. Bigelow's intention to make it into an evaporator for apples. -- Our Cadet Corps does well. (and seems to have done so each year since 1907.) JULY -- Mr. W. G. Monet plans to plant a big apple orchard on proper- ty south of the town. -- High School Re<Union -- David J. and Douglas Adams, Insurance, ete. SEPTEMBER ~-- Messrs D. and A. J. Carnegie purchased the business of Mr. Jas. Carnegie, including flour and grist mill, planing mill, saw mill, lum- ber mill, lumber and timber limits, al- so the tug "The Stranger". -- 1. J. Wheeler, butcher business re-opened. -- Head-on collision at Myrtle on the G. T. R. ,no one hurt. -- Mr, Sam. Farmer will be the new owner and ed- tor. The business will' change hands at once. Mr. Cline will return to the ministry. OCTOBER-- Messrs Copploy, Noyes & Randall of Hamilton have made ar- rangements with Henry Doubt to open a clothing factory when sufficient help can be secured. SEPTEMBER--Fall opening of mill- inery, Miss O. Waddell, second floor, Willard Block. OCTOBER--New branch of the West- ern Bank to be opened in Blackstock. -- Walter Cook restaurant over the Observes, Office. -- Marshall Stone- rows, Juve -- E. H. Purdy has hased the Grocery and Con- fectionary store of J. A. Lane. -- Mr. Dunk has bought into the Jones & Co.. It will now be Jones, Dunk & Co. -- Price of nut coal delivered, $7.75 ton. Extra 15c. charged if there is no one to help carry it in. The Year 1908 Reeve--W, L. Parrish Council--James Waddell, H. Doubt, H. G. Hutcheson, Jas. Stonehouse. JANUARY--Excerpt from Globe and Mail re Port Perry Ice Races. 'the meeting was one of the greatest ever seen in Canada. Taking all four races trotted and paced, the average time for the meet was the fastest ever made on the ice in Canada, and in the free for all Lady May and John McEwen paced a dead heat . . . equalling the world. record on ice . . . never before in' past 38 years have four such fast horses faced the starter. The pre- sident was Herb Collacutt, the secre- tary Orr Graham. FEBRUARY -- W. L. Parrish, reeve, named Warden of Ontario County -- P. P. Hockey team defeat Uxbridge to win Group 3. -- A moving picture is scheduled to appear in the Town Hall. -- The following week a word of warning is issued by one who signs himself "Prudent" against the danger of fire from these machines. APRIL -- A 'musical Club has been formed. Mrs. David Archer, pres.; W. H. Harris, Vice-pres.; Miss Yarn- old, Sec. -- Jones, Dunk & Co. make and sell one dozen ladies hats in Tor- onto.,--- The bridge has received some severe pounding from ice. Rails and telephone poles are down. High water is partly to blame. -- Captain Bowerman made his first trip of the season in the Cora (Apr. 27th). MAY--Concrete sidewalks laid in 1907 were some 7641 square feet at a cost of 9c. per sq. ft. The first sidewalks of concrete were laid by Mr. Waddell at 7c. per sq. ft. but were 5 ft. wide (Queen St.). Plank sidewalks cost 7c. per sq. ft. and need repair every four years. JUNE--E. H. Purdy opens Ice Cream Parlor. -- The citizens band received a grant of $100.00 from Council. -- Hair cutting and shaving parlor above Observer Office. Chas, F. Cook. -- A by-law to guarantee bonds to the ex- tent of $40,000 to be submitted to rate- payers, Weber Gas Engine Co. to build Canadian Plant in Port Perry. Besides the bonds the Co. requires six acres free for mill site and taxation exempt at least from school taxes. JULY---The Bowling Club organized. Geo, Gerrow Pres.; Jas. Carnegie, Vice Pres.; (8. 'Farmer, Sec. Bowling on the lawn of Dr, Berry (now Mrs. Real's home). , JULY--The Steamer "Stranger" wos burned to the water line, on the way to Caesarea to pick up logs and lum- ber, property of Carnegie Milling Co. AUGUST -- Deputation of local citi- zens present problem of low water levels to Hon. P. Graham. -- By-law passed to guarantee Weber Gas engine Co. $30,000. SEPTEMBER--A number of players took part in the Croquet tournament in Toronto. Mr. Percy Rolph carried off honours in a number of events, -- A diver from Lindsay was employed to salvage the machinery from the "Stranger" sunk about a month ago. --Mr, Currie, town electrician is busy installing new electric lights. -- Chas. Cook opens restaurant over Observer Office. OCTOBER -- The public are notified that cows will not be permitted on the streets of the village after Oct, 16th. --The Library will be re-opened to the public with a new stock of books. --A. W. Allin has sold his blacksmith busifess to Arthur Dowson. -- Weber Gas Engine Co. apparently will not locate here. -- Carnegie Milling Co. are erecting new saw mill on wharf south of grist mill, NOVEMBER--History of Reach Twp. --Weber Gas Engine Factory to be located on Madison Williams Foundry site. -- Mr. Jos. Goldring, Band leader goes to Barrie where he purchased a moving picture show..-- Mr. George Colville will run business formerly conducted by Messrs. Colville and Town. -- Western Bank sells out to the Standard. -- Madison Williams factory is being demolished to make way for Weber Gas Engine Co. DECEMBER -- Remember the carpet ball games at the Sons of England rooms? -- Over $300.00 in prizes for Christmas Fair.--List includes poul- try ready for market, butter, eggs and prizes for horses. -- Mr. C. C. Jeffery leaves position in bank here to go to bank in Dundas. (Continued on Page 3) - Letters from. Friends and Former Citizens X ; August 19, 1957. Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Congratulations on attaining your fiftieth Anniversary It is a long time for a newspaper to be edited and carried on by a family, and to have such a wide circulation, I came to Port Perry, as a bride, forty-four years ago, and .Q _ promptly broke my ankle; so was very much inducted and learned a lesson in acquiring patience. : Mr. Farmer was one of my first acquaintances here. Mrs, Farmer, and all the family have been close friends of ours, all through the years. : I am still in Port Perry, still love it and the people, but my hashand passed away four years ago, after forty happy years to- gether. Many changes have taken place since 1914 and there has been a big increase in the population which was 1200 then. I wish you success and may prosperity crown your efforts in the future. Sincerely, (Mrs, C. C.) Ethel A, F. Jeffrey. Blackstock, Ont., August 18, 1957. Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. ; As a former resident of the village of Port Perry I congratu- late the Farmer Family on its Fiftieth Anniversary of Publishing the Port Perry Star. : : My sister and I lived with our maternal grandmother Mrs. Mark Currie in the house on Borilia Hill which has been the home of the Farmer Family for many years. 3 Fifty years last March I was married by the Rev. B. Greatrix and came over to Blackstock to live. I still enjoy a shopping trip to Port Perry and meeting old friends who are getting few in number. Nowdays the trip is made in a car in ten minutes while fifty years ago we drove over by horse and buggy and were lucky to make it in an hour. oy 4 Playing "Lost Heir", Croquet and lawn tennis were favorite past-times. Also fondly remembered were many happy years singing in the Methodist Church Choir with Mr. Albert Davis, choir leader and tenor soloist and Mr, George Jackson the boss. The town constable was very efficient for many years and one of his main duties was to discourage loitering on the church steps after evening service. He; Those who wished to become teachers of Public School, at- tended the Model School taught by Mr, Alexander M. Rae who was also Principal of the Public School. A ride on the "Crandella" down Lake Scugog to Lindsay, through the locks to Sturgeon Falls was a favorite picnic trip and there was also the Mary-Louise, an outing boat for evenings. In my opinion Port Perry was always a fine village and to- day is no exception. J : : Mrs. Gertrude Parrish Marlow. 1919 I business has béen cu Bill many years. Storey Beare ongratulations - TO THE PORT PERRY STAR AND THE FARMER FAMILY i on this their Fiftieth- Anniversary in business in Port Perry. Since the death of Mr. Cecil Beare in September, 1950, this automobile wried on in the Beare name by his two sons Storey and We.take this opportunity to thank everyone for the many kindnesses extended to us in maintaining a successful business throughout these Beare Motors It gives us a great deal of Yidnsiie to be able to participate in the 50th Aunfveruaiy edition of the Port Perry Star, as our family i have been wiliiie this paper to advertise our business since our late father Cecil E. Beare came into the Automobile business in Port Perry in 1919--38 years ago. 1967 * 1 Limited Bill Beare DODGE and DeSOTO CARS, DODGE TRUCKS ALLIS.CHALMERS FARM EQUIPMENT ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE OUR GREATEST ASSET -- YOUR GOODWILL i -