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- " Tv Sao ; SN Ce dL A - > Lr a Tt z= Pgh, Df iA CTA EESTI AC ar Sr : G Eo NE 5) Rot REA SR OAD MT i 0 1%, 3% Ae IN RSE A FORCE ERY ab SEERA AE PRI ~ { Port Perry the Beautiful A Prosperous Town A Charming Country tn ME JAS, CARNEGIE, UNION FLOUR AND LUMBER MILLS James Carnegie, Prop. The flour, lumber and planing mills of Mr. Jas. Carnegie constitute one of the main industries of the town of Port Perry, The mills are located side by side on the shore of Lake Scugog, to the north of Queen street. They are, also, on the line of the G.T.R., with which they are con- nected by a switch. The flour mill is a three storey brick building, 40 x 70 feet; the planing mill is of frame, as is also th saw mill. o This industry was established a great many years ago, and came into the possession of Mr. Carnegie in April, 1888, he having purchased it from the Ontario Bank, who had as manager of the plant Mr. W. J. Trounce. 'At that time the flour mill was a frame structure, with the stone system of grinding. The business done was small, because of the inferior quality of the flour made. Soon after Mr. Carnegie took possession he remodelled the mill, chang- ing from stone to roller system. Mr. Carnegie set himself to winning back the trade of the district which had been diverted to other places, and it was not long before he had succeeded in his purpose, and practically all the trade for the town and district for many miles was done at this mill. The capacity after remodelling was 75 barrels per day. In June, 1902, a fire occurred in the mill, which completely destroyed the building and the costly equipment which had been putin. Mr. Carnegie was away from home at the time, but was immediately sum- moned. There was no use "crying over spilt milk", nor of being discouraged at the very heavy loss entailed, so Mr. Carnegie "at once set himself to the task of re-build- ing. The present substantial brick struc- ture is the result. The fire occurred in June, and in September of the same year the new mill was in operation, equipped with the most modern and perfect milling machinery, having a capacity of 90 barrels per day. The mill has been steadily running ever since, and is taxed to the utmost to keep pace with the demands 'made upon it. Besides the making of flour, the mill does an immense business in feed . grinding, Farmers from a distance of twenty miles bring grain here to be chopped, getting it home with them the same day. The head miller is Mr. Jas. Hortop, a thoroughly practical and capable man, who has been in the mill for sixteen years. Mr. Carnegie buys all the wheat he can locally, and brings the residue required from the North-west. His market is a local one. . The saw mill owned by Mr. Carnegie is Reprinted from the North Ontario Observer - February 22, 1906 A AL kept busy during the summer season. It has a capacity of 1,500,000 feet. There is also a shingle cutter, which manufactures a considerable quantity of shingles. The saw mill is driven by a separate engine, but the flour and planing mills are oper- ated by a splendid 150 horse power engine. The logs for the saw mill are largely cut on Mr: Carnegie's timber limits in Durham County, and are brought to the mill in rafts drawn by Mr. Carnegie's tug "Stranger", The planing mill, adjoining and to the north of the flour mill, is well equipped with all the necessary machinery for planing, as well, as making sash, doors, mouldings, etc. -- in fact anything in woodwork required in modern building. Just here it may be said that several of the employees of the flour and planing mill have been in Mr. Carnegie's employ since he acquired the mill, eighteen years ago, while some of them have been with the mill for a longer period. Altogether Mr. Carnegie employs some twenty hands. The saw mill employees spend the winter in the woods getting out timber for the following summer's cut. All the product of the saw and planing mills finds a local market. Biography Mr. Jas. Carnegie is a Scotchman by birth, drawing his first infant breath in Kincardineshire. He was one of seven brothers, and his father before him was one of seven, all of whom were millers. Mr. Jas. Carnegie is the only one of his father's sons who has followed the vocat- ion of miller, but he can fairly say that he comes from a milling family. He found his way to Canada in 1865,-when 22 years of, age. His first business enterprise was in Reach township, where he conducted a flour mill west of Manchester. Selling this he went to Raglan, in East Whitby town- ship, where he owned and operated flour and saw mills and 1 farm of 50 acres. He remained at Raglan for .eleven years, during which time he gained his first experience of municipal affairs in the township Council. oN In April, 1868, Mr. Carnegie, having sold his "property at Raglan, came to Port Perry and purchased the flour mills from the Ontario Bank. He has been a valued and useful citizen during these eighteen years, and the industries he operates have proved of much value to the town. . When in the year 1897 the present system of electing County Councils was instituted, Mr. Carnegie was elected to represent Port Perry and Scugog division, and he has been returned regularly five consec- utive times. The second year of his tenure of office he enjoyed the distinction of being JANES CARNEGIE'S STEAMER ON LAKE SeUGOow, elected Warden of the County. During the building of the County House of Refuge, Mr. Carnegie was chairman of the building Committee, and has been chairman of the Board of Management since the Home was established until this year, when he volun- tarily retired. For five or six years, Mr: Carnegie has been 'chairman of the Fin- ance Committee of the County Council-the most important committee of the Council. Courtice & Jeffrey Wholesale and Retail Harness Makers In industry which is worth considerable to the town is the manufacture of harness .conducted by the above firm. It is worth a great deal because it gives employment to from twenty to thirty hands, nearly all of: them skilled workmen and drawing high wages; and the work is a continuous one the year round, conducted only as a retail trade until the year 1887, when a partner- ship was formed between Mr. Courtice and. Mr. Samuel Jeffrey, which continued until the death of Mr. Courtice in 1901.. The business was then taken over by Mr. Jeffrey, who is still successfully carrying it on. ~ : ~MRi JEFFREY, From its inception in 1854, the business was a success. Somehow. or rit catered to needs that were widespread, and though there were many manufactur. ers of harness in the country, the product of this manufactory filled the bin sq completely as to win a large sale. Thus while before the partnership the trade was a local and retail one, as soon as the two men jo forces they launched out upon a venture in manufacturing for the whole- and its + Environs sale trade, and success attended thejr efforts along this line also. ' They also began dealing in saddlery - hardware, robes, fur coats, and all the paraphernalia requisite for horsemen and their steeds. For these they find as ready a sale as for their own manufacture in harness, and a successful business has been built up duririg these years. The firm manufactures the very finest and handsomest kinds of harness, as well as the heavy kinds for more strenuous work. All of it is as good as can be made! anywhere, and the firm are not afraid to put their product against that. of any competitor. the trimmings handled by Courtice & Jeffrey are assembled from widely different points. While some of the fittings and trimmings are of Canadian make, many are imported from England and the United States. A set of harness, therefore, may b¢ composed of parts produced by many hands in widely distant - points in two continents, } IT The product of this firm's factory finds a market from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and wherever it goes it gives splendid satisfaction. Mr. Samuel Jeffrey, the present head of the firm, is a native of Port Perry, and is an enterprising and energetic business man. He has served six years in the town council, two of them as reeve. He has been three years on the School Board, and was chairman of the Board last year. - This year Mr. Jeffrey has accepted a place on the Board of water and light commiission- ers, in which position he can serve the town capably. He is treasurer of the commission. ORR GRAHAM, V.S. Dr. Graham is given the credit of having one of the largest veterinary practices in the Province outside of the large cities. Dr. Graham is a son of the late Jas. Graham, and is a product of Reach township. He received his early education at the Saintfield public school, and his veterinary lore was imbibed at the Ontario Veterinary College, from which he gradu- ated in 1884. His father being an extensive breeder of stock, the young man acquired 'a practical knowledge of animal life while a_ boy, and. his love -for domesticated animals probably led him to learn the art of treating their diseases. Upon graduating Dr. Graham hung out his V.S. shingle in Port Perry, and from the start, patronage came his way until now his practice is an extensive one. 'In - 18856 the doctor built the handsome residence he now occupies 'on Queen street. He is a member of the School Board, and has been so for twelve years. He is a Presbyterian, a Mason and a Workman, and a good citizen in every way. R. G. VANSICKLER i Livery i » The livery business of Mr. R. G. Van- sickler is a long-established one. It is found on Water st e rear of the St. Charles hotel. Mr. Vansickler has a lish horses, neat harness, handsome vehicles. Night or day this genial livery- ii is Jo to cater to the travelling public. ong experience has acquaint- ed him with the needs 6f his A has taught him about all there is to know of his business. ; Strangers to the town will make no mistake if they find their way 40 the livery on Water street when wishing to take a drive for btisiness or pleasure, Continged Next Week ihoroughly well-equipped stable, with sty | &) % EY} on hs D)