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In spite of the tragedies, the Major returned to his grain business, but even here, change was about to occur. Work on the Whitby to Port Perry railway began in the summer of 1868, forcing businesses to flock from Prince Albert to Port Perry. By the time the first train made its way to Port Perry in November 1871, all the grain merchants except “The Major” had made the move to Port Perry. “The Major” finally made his move in 1873 and opened a store on Queen Street in Port Perry. Unfortunately his delay in making his move enabled the other grain merchants to place themselves more strategically. The Major decided to close his grain business and venture into general merchandising. He built astately new house near the summit of Borelia Hill ig, Port Perry, ily close to the Presbyterian Church where he became Sunday School superintendant, a po- sition he held for many years. In honour of his wife’s heritage, he named the new home “Lockerbie House.” The Major, white haired, distinguished and highly respect- ed lived until 1904 when he died at the age of 76. In spite of the cold January weather the entire community turned out for his funeral. He was laid to rest at the south end of the Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert where a large monument marks his burial and commemorates his long and colourful life. By Paul Arculus Focus on Scugog fs ,l .S Ast TT sina Major T.C. Forman’s Lockerbie House on Queen Street. A So A OC] At the11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month please suspend all of your normal activities for TWO MINUTES SILENCE The solemn pause of silence is the greatest mark of respect that anyone can collectively pay to those who lost their lives in defence of their country. 905-985-8660 « 1-800-248-0848 REMEMBRI IS ALL GIVE TO TI ELEGANT LIVING BY THELAKE 293 Perry Street, Gica Port Perry FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2013 39