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History 1884 marks beginning of Bells social chats by WALTER LEWIS Herald Special The opening of Hie Bell Telephone exchanges in Georgetown and Ac I on in November of IBM was almost casually The Acton editor reported a satisfactory social chat with Ins counterpart and went on in next issue lo complain that nothing had been done to fix a street tamp broken sometime previous by Bell employees Butwhy should anyone at least in At Ion get excited about the arrival of the Bell monopoly when just before this another telcphoi had Invented local Ac Ion Early Days attributes the Invention lo Cy Stafford and Bob line While was never mentioned in the contemporary accounts of the new wonder shortly after It patented he did take six months leave of absence from his post as the Grand Trunk Hallway station agent Most of he credit however was heaped on Cyrus V Stafford a year old teamster who announced his patent in December 1882 Other men mentioned In connect Ion with the new enterprise included Henry Hill who came home from Buffalo to manage the office and AH Sclwood and James Mai thews who took up the rights to market he new product ACOUSTIC Stafford Acoustic Telephone was described as being on an new principle being on a win without battery or electricity In any form 11 was Moore claimed much clearer on short distances than the for private lines say from home office or factory or from hotel room to front desk To demonstrate its value a line was installed between Moore newspaper office and J drug store another line between Matthews post office and bakery and a third demonstration tine In London Ontario All three attracted considerable attention and much helloing ensued gathering the Stafford Acoustic Tele phone ultimately failed lobe compel live because it bo In into the general telephone network It took he edge off with which Bell was later reeled new Bell agencies had been in Drug Store J Jackson stationery and furniture shop In Georgetown Within a year these men hod Installed 14 plums In Acton and all of 20 In ind Glen Williams The new was principally a business tool in lining only wo residential siillations and Moore and Georgetown three John It and Joseph Barber and G S Is not surprising that the Barber intra so readily took telephone Inio fur homes Apart from their pioneering work with electrification just the Acton version or wis announced they had petitioned lit 11 establish a local i In both the medical men aire subscribers as were the railway LOmpinles manufacturers offices Thus It is not surprising that Hie major advantage wa3 seen be the direct ion vith Hamilton Toronto ind other com in unities By 1B92 hours ere from am Monday to Saturday with hours on Sundnysand holidays tint point the Bell rates had In cents for the first five minims of a distance call and win Ik tig regulated by a rnment committee Rural telephone service would not come lo the Hornby Ashgrove area tin an dent company was set up air Bell started sir icing the northern villages eight of Professor Hells indention the telephone Wis regular service in and Georgetown Hut two enterprising young inventors deserve the honour for first he telephone north llulton A THE HERALD Wednesday If Pile St Johns spring fair Staffing the switchboard in Hilton Hills wo en tcrprf stag Inventors deserve the honor for first bringing tho telephone to north Ha lion Those requesting reunion at tho school on can phone St John United Church Is holding an ual spring fair and silent auction May The fun a m and continues until A list of the silent auction Items will be available at he church office after May Call for more Inform At The Merit Mom children like to be fri by horror Associate Tax Consultants INCOME TAX RETURHS DONE Ttiurs Friday am 30pm GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN 8772217 Scouting World film By LAYMAN Herald Special Scouting World the first segmenl of a series of films was shown to beavers cubs scouts venturers leaders par and guests at the annual parent and son banquet Tor 1st Lime house Scouting group The films were shown in St Albans Church hall Thursday evening A sumptuous dinner waft enjoyed by all put on by Elaine Hannah and Evelyn Owen In charge com i chairman Tom Hill wcl corned the gathering This was followed by Mr Hill Riving Thanks with I the blessing Mr Hill Introduced head table guests which included Mrs Cannon resident of the Women the Institute be ing sponsor for 1st LLmehouse Cord Doug las president of North Hallon District Council Darren Hill Jean Bel District Service Team John Sharpies District Commissioner Jean Layman Public Relations Officer Sandy Booth Venturer Coord Dennis White ion Robert White and scouter Gerry Fish Mr Hill introduced all section leaders and thanked each and every one for tie m spent pro tiding good programs training and fellowship for the bo Mothers serving he dinner received good round of applause as Mrs Hannah and Mrs Owen Mr Hill presented gifts lo Mrs Hannah and Mrs Owen for a Job well District Con John Sharpies very pleased present scout en John and Den While heir Part Three parchment for their Wood Badge Mr Hill introduced Dennis White who had two TV sets to show ScoulingWorld Kelso Conservation Area presents THIRD ANNUAL KELSO TROUT FfSHING DERBY Sat May 7th and Sun May Registration 300 00 Juniors 12 under and Senior Citizens 60 over Reservoir stocked with Rainbow Trout Prizes LARGEST BEST MESS day LAHGEST FISH CAUGHT FROM LARGEST FISH CAUGHT BY SENIOR Also Camping lor Derby from Friday evening per person per n Boat Renlals Pancake Sruck Bars Forrr 4168785011 McDonalds Colouring Contest TAKE A TOUR OF MCDONALDS and see what goes on behind the scenes Great for groups of all ages To reserve your tour call McDonald s at 8770221 IMTWKKS WINERS LOUISE JOSHUA DAVID GO Win McDonalds Certificates And Watches BMX Style Bicycle Races At the Georgetown Fairgrounds Monday May 23 Sponsored by Georgetown Optimists CHURCH DIRECTORY HOLY CROSS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR FUtwtDiirtCgti Con Old MASSfS Saturday 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