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Port Perry Star (1907-), 30 Nov 1933, p. 8

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AN RRA LN ALAN Y SER - EL ATR Re = . Christmas Special in Permanent Waving y { yy a new Paramount, Combination Permanent Wave for Christmas, Done with the new Paramount combination rods and the flat wind which produces soft plat natural waves with curly ends. Everything complete, including hair-cut, permanent and finger wave. { best pads and lotions used, thinning, shampoo, Only the Price $3.00 or two for $6.00 Make your appointment early. Historical Sketch of Seagrave (written by J. H. Brown for the Seagrave column) (Continued from last week) * Daring. the building of the railroad, the ground that the grain storchouse} and. station stands on was not any better thai a boghole, There is a spring about one hundred rods north of the station that took thousands of feet of logs and timber and several carloads of stone to make it solid enough for the roadbed. Some of the carly mail caFriers 'from the station were: lra Johnston, better known as Stub Johnston;Jas. © Bond, Wm. McCoy, Thos. Flannery, "Richard Reynolds, Sam. Moon. "this tory would not be complete without bringing Mr. Robert Thomp- son into the scene, Mr. Thompson's first venture at storeKeeping was in a small frame building where the pre- sent store stands. He fitted up a room on the ground floor about 10 x 12, and used the upper floor for living "apartment. From that small begin- "ning he built up through thrift and honesty and good salesmanship, one "of the best General Stores in that -part of the country. en Lr Later he built 'the present stot. He and his wife are now enjoying a © rest, living in Whitby. | Tintbering } In the days of the early pioneers all of the last south of the first con- cession of Mariposa and west of King's Bay was part of Cartwkightl; Township and was heavily covered "with white pine. On the road into Fish. Point, that is concession A, Mr. Aaron Tanner had a farm lot which - he and his sons took off the pine. Then all th& pine 'east and south of Tan- ner's was taken off by, Paxton Bros. and' put into the lake or river and rafted down to Port Perry to be manufactured into square timber and lumber. Mr. W,<L. King was camp boss for Paxton Bros. ., and a good boss he made. Mr. King later got the farm now owned by Thomas Druean, where he lived for many years _ __ The Moon farm, the Ottis, thro and the Sleep farm including. the Joseph Orchard farm down to 'the "fhouth of the Nonquon river were all Heavily timbered with pine. Those were the days of pine knot and - tallow candles for light, with whiskey retailing at 25c. a gallon. The - days of wild pigeons which gathered in the fall in flocks of thousands. C1 think in those days the average . man was stronger than the men of to-day, because they spent their life time in the lumber woods. Great axe- men, great sawyers and hewers of. 'square timber}: (if you let them tell it.) It is told, that one man <hopped,' . split and piled five cords of cordwood in one day. Two others are said to have sawed twenty cords of stove wood in one day. Those feats were always told in the harvest 'time and in the winter the theme was'cradling grain and binding sheaves. It is told by Mr. Elijah Tanner that he eradled a ten acre field of fall wheat in. one "day. Jim Carr said he coilld not do it. So they put up the magnificant sum of five dollars, and Elijah' went out and repeated it in another field the sane size. Those were the days of the jumper, . the ox-team, the logging bees and the wolves, along with pine knots, tallow candles and open fireplace, Then came the kerosete lamp, but no Sjimuey; just a couple of candle wicks and covered carriages. 'heavy loads for fifty years. Phone 5 Port Perry. Children's Hair Cutting, a Specialty, * Mulligan's Beauty Shoppe Y ©" running up through the neck of the lamp bowl. There was quite a bit of smoke. but. still it was an improve- ment on the candle. Then came the "| coal "oil lamp with the flat wick and chimney. And this lamp still remains in most of the farm homes after fifty years. Some of the farm home now have electricity. Heating "and Baking . The carly<heating was by the open fireplace 3% one side' of the room. The kettles were swung from a. swinging crane over the fire for cooking pur- poses. The bread; very often, was baked .in a flat iron.pot with a cover, and placed down in the hot ashes and covered with live coals. The ladies often took this bake kettle (as they 'called it) out to log heaps just burned and plate the kettle in the hot coals and ashes, and. the bread baked beautifully, = = - : ~ One plan to keep a fire. in the fire place was to have a large hardwood log placed at' the back which would hold the fire for considerable time, If the fire went out they very often had to go to a neighbour tg get some live coals. The log was very often got into place by hauling it to the door and fastening a chain around iv, and put a chain through a hole in the back of fire place and hitch the ox- team on and draw it into place. course this was not done in all cases. The Beast of Burden In those early days the beast of} burden was the ox, and a good servant he was. He could stand the rough life better than the horse. A farmer was considered fairly well .to do, when he was able to do his farm work with horses. The horses*were much more speedy than the ox. The two-wheeled cart came first, then the wagon. The long pleasure sleigh was used in the winter, and very often was well loaded when the community had a dance. There" were no buggies or cutters in the early-days. First came the two-wheeled gig cart. Some of thém hung on heavy straps instead of springs. These were used mostly by doctors and ministers. It was won- derful how the driver kept to his seat as the vehicle had a swinging motion| © and well ag jumping up and down over the corduroy roads. Then came the two seated demoerat, heavy and strong, built for long life. Just a little softer than a wagon. "Then came the buggy as the roads improved, and later the covered buggy These were the -heightiof luxury. Along with the buggy came the light cutter. And 'ow we havé the automobile, Some of those heavy democrats stood up against the bad roads and That beats the auto. Before we draw this pioneer history to a close, we must say a word of commendation in the interest of 'the ladies of the middle of the last cen- tury. Every one of those mentioned here were the real founders of the present church,, along with their de- voted husbands--Murs. William Brown and Mrs. Christopher Graham would not miss_their church service even if they had to walk eight or ten miles. Mrs. Samuel Sleep and Mrs. Fred Ottis, devoted members of the Metho- dist church, were also real pillars of that institution. Othdrs were Mrs. Thompson, Sr, "and Mrs. Arthur Miller, who took the responsibility of leaders in the singing and were won- derful supporters in the Sunday School. Mr. Robt. Thompson held the responsible position of superintendent of the Sunday School for many years, Mr. Editor, I trust that I have made this pioneer history of Seagrave and community, "interesting 'reading for those interested in pioneer life of The Peoples' Meat Market We sell everything you want in choice, clean, ~~ palatable, nutritious and satisfying meats. "Ifyou want it good, ring up Phone 72 Ww ' BERT MacGREGOR will do the rest. of} early Canada, as well as those inter- ested in your valuable country paper. We hope it may start other to write about other communities, Again thanking the editor of the Port Perry Star for the valuable space 1 givén to the publication of this article, ¢ John H. Brown. SCUGOG We were glad to see so many out {to the Anniversary Services held in the Head Church last Sunday and to hear the messages that Rev. J, O. {1] Totton, of Myrtle, brought to us. The | | Scugor Choir and Quartette did their best as usual, stitute, will hold their December meet- ing on Saturday, the 2nd of December. The program will be: Main topic-- plans for Christmas; Motto--Christ- mas- is the day of remembrance that makes the whole world kin--by Edna Madget; Roll Call--Ideas and Ideals for Christmas; month's news from year book--Inez Fralick; Music-- Christmas hymn; report of Institute Convention by Margaret Black; ad- dress--*"Vitamins", Ivah Milner; ad- dress-- "Vegetables", Mrs, G. Samells; Christmas music; Exhibit--A Christ- amas gift or favor I have made; candy contest--Each girl bring some candy, (a prize will be given for the best.) Hostess--Mrs. Geo. Jackson. The Women's Association will hold their December meeting on Tuesday, the 5th, instead of the 12th, on ac- count of so many preparing for the Christmas Fair. Group 4 of the Foot Ladies will. be in charge and the meet- ing will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson. We hepe to see a full attendance as~this is the last meeting of the year. A. good program is heing prepared, : We are glad to report that Mr. Laverne Martyn is able to be home from the hospital where he has been] for the past four weeks... We hope he continues to improve, About sixty friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1S. Rodman last Wednesday 'evening; ) They came from} y ronto; were: guests. ovér the week" end PALETTE Plant of Oriental November 22nd. Enniskillen, Bowmanville, Port Perry and Scugog in honour of Mrs. S. Rod- man's birthday.: It was a grand: sur-. prise and everyone enjoyed the even- ing's program, Miss Maud Ashton, of Enniskillen, and Mr. I. Traval, of Oshawa, visited, her sister Mrs. S. Rodman, over the week end. The date of the Head Christmas Tree concert is set for December 20. A good program is being prepared: The Port Perry Christmas Fair is set for December 19th, and the Scugog ladies will have a good display of fowl if reports materialize. Sweetman is improving in health, and around again, Miss Margaret Bratley visited her friends Misses Marie and Grace Hood over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs; E. C. Ashton, Harold, June, and Orval, and Miss M. Dalton, of Enniskillen, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman on Sunday. Our sleighing is gone, but the re- cent rains were badly needed. Services next Sunday at the.usual hours. Everybody welcome. Miss Dorothy Grahgm has received her Eaton silver cup. won at- the School Fair. It is an improvement from last year as it is fitted with a glass: bowl to hold flowers. - Mr. and 'Mrs. O. Jeffrey, Clem and Lois, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark, at Shirley, .on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H, Wannamaker, of Seagrave, were guests of their cousins Mr. and Mrs. J. Demara, on Sunday. - . Mrs, J. Johnston, of Mariposa, vigited her sister Mrs, W. Savage, for a few days recently. : Mr; Arthur Sweetman and party of deer hunters have returned home safe- ly and brought 'their' number of deer. Mr. Murray. McLaren spent a a pleasant day at the Royal Fair last week. We were-glad to see the following girls home from Toronto for the week end: Miss Elva Elford, Miss Luglla Jeffrey, Miss Myrtle Sweetman. and Miss Marjorie Milner. GREENBANK Mr. Geo. Lee was in Toronto for a few days recently. of Colborne, visiting at the home of Mr, Ememrson, last week. Several from here are taking in the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Messrs. Geo. and Edgar Leask are exhibiting cattle, and were successful in winning prizes. ! Rev. Mr, Partridge gave a very in- teresting address last, Sunday eveh-| ing on Nurse Edith Cavell. The' musie was furnished by' a Indies' Sholty fa. i The Lake Scugog Junior- Girls' In-|- We are glad to hear Mr, Luzerne : we hope he may soon be out' and|. Mr, and Mrs. T. Brown and family: sisted by Mrs. Hayes, of Port Perry, who rendered a very pleasing solo. A special Thank Offering service for the W. M. 8, will be held next}. Sunday morning in the United Church, the address will be given by Mrs. Dr. Reta Kilbourne, of China, 'There will be special music furnished by the Mission Band. The men's choir will have oBArEe of the music at the evening service and will be assisted by Clarke Brothers, of Salem, Mr, and Mrs. F. Dure nd Miss R. Spencer, Victoria Corners, at the home of Mrs, A.- Phoenix, on Sunday. Sorry to report; that Mrs. Albert Phoenix had the misfortune of break- ing: her arm on Sunday. a Myrtle Station Service next Sunday will be at 7 p.m. and will continue so during the winter months. ' The éntertainment committee have been active and practising- for the Christmas tree for December 21st, is well under way. Mr, Frank Harrison, last Saturday} evening, attended the banquet of: the 116th Battalion, which was held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto. A large number of the "boys" were present and needless to say an enjoyable time was spent, IMI Oliver Lane was a visitor of Mr. Frank Moore, of Seagrave, for a few days last week. Messrs, Allan. and Ray Downey were visitors to Toronto last week, at- tending. the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. Hilton Lammiman, of Oshawa, spent a few days of last week with Mr, and Mrs, O. Lane. Miss Irene Barker, of Whitby, was a visitor with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Barker; on Thursday, - We are sorry to hear that Mr, R. Wiles, who" has been living with' his .daughter; Mrs, Wm. Cook, was taken seriously sick last week and is under the doctors' care. The Trail Rangers' Club are holding | a meeting in the church bis usilay evening, Mr, "and Mrs, Ed. Cooper, £9 To: with "Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Cook. Rev. J..0. Totton preached Annis versary services at Scugog on Sunday afternoon. 3 ~ Mr: Leonard Allen, 'who vented Mr. Jas: Risebrough's farm last year, had |: an auction sale of his farm stock and implements last Wednesday. Strange happenings have been go- ing on_in some of the chicken houses of our villagers. Mrs, D. "Leury attended a business meeting of the Oshawa Presbyterial of the W.M.S. at Oshawa last week. ~The November meeting of the Quadrata Girls' Club was held in the S. S. room with the Vice President, Mrs. Gordon Mark, presiding. The meeting was opened with the singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Green. Miss Norma Moon read the Scripture. Following the business . meeting, a short program was conducted by the Misses M, Mitchell, "E. Graham, R. Clements, N. Moon and A. Clements, which vas enjoyed by all. ~ Lunch was served which closed an enjoyable evening. The regular weekly" Hideting 'of the Young, Peoples; Society was held on Wednesday night with a very good attendance. President Harold Jackson occupied the chair, meeting. Glen) Wanamaker read the scripture lesson and Allen Crosier conducted Bibld references, Business session followed 'by a report of recent convention held at Little Britain, by Miss E. Graham and H, Jackson, was very .intertesting and enjoyed. At the close of the meeting the Glee Club, under the capable leadership of Miss F. McMillan of Greenbank, held a sing song for half an hour, The services: in the United Church on Sunday were fairly well attended in spite of weather conditions. the close. of Sunday School session; a teachers meeting was held to make further plans for. the carrying .out| {of the annual Christmas, entertain- ment, on the 'evening of December |§ 22nd. Each: class will provide a number for the program, which is expected to be"the event of the season hi Please keep the date in mind, Sorry to report Mr, Richard Mar- tin being in ipoor. health,algo . Miss Iva Reynolds home on the sick list. Mr, and Mrs, D. Snyder and little daughter of How spending a few weeks tith the former's parents, Mr, and Mrrs. A. Snyder, The regular. League meeting. will be held this week as usual. Everybody welcome, ~~. Born--To Mr. and Mts, Archie Hat: pe oh Wednesday, November 22nd, ho ETE At REQUEST. FOR WIDENING OF HIGHWAY MADE BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Oshawa Property Owners' Associa- tion at a recent meeting endorsed the following resolution passed by the October: "Whereas the continued unemploys ment of a large 'proportion of its blem facing the city at the present time, .and pressed its intention to undertake public works to relieve this condition, "Therefore be it resolved ithat* this Chamber of Commerce places 'itself | on record as being seized with the '| importance of a widened highway be- tween the city of Toronto and the town. of Whitby, a survey having is one of the most. congested on the North American continent, and is the first junction-point where traffic be: comes diverted to Highways Nos. 7 and 12 for the north country. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent Hon. George S. Henry, Premier of Ontario, and also that copies be sent to the gov- erning bodies - of the municipalities | which would be affected, Chambers of Commerce and others asking them to pass similar resolutions and forward them. to the Ontario government." On the following day, the following letter, with a copy of the' resolution, was sent to Premier Henry: "Sir, The: President and' Directors of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce 'present greetings "and- also enclose, herewith, a resolution which was pas- sed by our 'Chamber of Comnierce at and winter was given thoreugh '¢on- sideration, ¥ "We respectfully urge that you and your ministers give this fesolution the serious consideration 'whth we thnk it deserves." Premier Henfy : acknowledged 'the '| receipt of the Jeter and resolution. | : es. BA Es Textiles at Oshawa Dismantled. Following the Fecent sale of the Oriental Textile Company's plant and | equipment to the Collins and Aikman Company of Pennsylvania and Quebec, workmen have been engaged working on a night and day shift dismantling, crating and shipping the looms in the factory to the purchasing company's plant = near Chester, ' Pennsylvania, Just-what disposition will be made of the local plant is not definitely known. However, officials of the company have been tommunicated with by Col. Comemrce, who was today informed by S. M. Ford, vice-president and gen- eral 'manager of the company that he would be pleased to meet with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the matter on his next visit to the city. Nothing can be learned of the sale price of the plant and equipment, as with by The Times other than to say that the sale had been in cash would A hymn sung and | §§ prayer by th President opened. the |§ § Just arrived --a carload 1 of body wood -- 98% maple. This wood is | choice, and the price is right. : We have now on hand Semet Solvay Coke-- that better coke that - cuts one-third off your: 5 fuel bill. { Ord ers taken care of promptly. Lumber Co. Phone 240 'PORT PERRY KoA | Chamber of Commerce directors in' population is' the most serious pro-|: Whereas the government. has ex-. proved that this particular highway |' a 'special meeting, at which time the | subject of relief for the coming fall]. B. J. McCormich; of the Chamber of | Guy Clarkson when communicated: | Sam N. Grin] I Bs --- . not give any further ran : The Collins and Aikman Company operates a number of textile manu, facturing plants in" the United States with a Canadian plant located at Farnham, Quebec. It was pointed out that the purchase of the local plant was -one. of the direct results 'of the adoption of the N. R.A. -- Oshawa Times. TREASURER'S SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES, COUNTY OF ONTARIO - By virtue of a" warrant issued by the Warder of the County of Ontario, bearing date of the 1st day of Sept, BET at of lands: 'now avalanls. to be sold for arrears of taxes in the County of Ontario is being published in an advertisement in the Ontario Gazette on the 28rd and 30th days of - September and the 7th and 14th days of 'October. ' Copies of such list of ad- vertisement may be had upon applica- tion to me. In default of payment of arrears and costs as shown on the said list, on or before Wednesday the 27th day of Detember, 1933, at two o'clock in the gfternoon, I shall, at the sald hour, .at the Court House, Whitby proceed to sell by public auction, the said lands or such portions thereof as shall be necessary to pay such arrears, together' with. the charges thereon.' E. A. M¢Kay, \ County Treasurer. if Dated at Whitby, this 18th ay of Septenttien ja88. x Dee. 20 +3 | Port Perry Das PASTEURIZED MILK You Pay the Price--why not - Get the Best? Phone 238, Port Perry CAWKER BROS. Buy and sell good meat. | at reasonable 'price. receive prompt attention. Phone 2 Ww. CAWKER BROS. Choice cuts Phone orders i PORT P PERRY CoaL Woo ih ik "good value as it is loaded: to your bin. full cord. i FRED E. "AMERICAN sore in COAL" gi iL "The color guarantees the quality © WE | SCOTCH ANTHRACITE, CANNEL COAL, STEAM COAL. COKE--Hamilton Stelco Coke made in Hamilton by Can- adians, is 'dustless, 'sootless, smokeless, 'every ton is fresh from the ovens and con- -tains the minimum amount of moisture when delivered : WOOD--Hard body wood, Hardwood Slabs, Softwood Slabs. : A few cords of soft body wood we will sell at $6. 00 a ge REESOR 27 Phones: Office 3 w; Res. 73} insured "HAROLD \ w. | DONT WORRY ABOUT - + FIREY Have. your property properly. at once EMMERSON BUY NOW: Made to- Messure SUITS ; and 'OVERCOATS at Low Prices. We are "offering good values--80 different designs ' Worsted, G.ey'. in Tweeds, Fancy 'and ' Blue Serges. Pressing and Dry Cleaning Done MERCHANT TAILOR W. | T. Rodman ove 'thaBetophone Offic, Port Perey | ror ANYTHING IN TR LINE OF FUEL SVE Us 'A CALL FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE--No doubt about "heat satisfaction when you order "That Better Pennsyl- x4 © yanie, Hard Coal ou oy ut an HATO BY-PRODUCT load the same uniform good eq sizes, COKE--Nut and Range sizes. .. 8COTCH COAL--Always in stock. © WELSH COAL--A fresh car, Joad of Welsh Cobbles will "reach us this week. CANNEL COAL, D, HARDWOOD SL, | LIME AR DWALL, PLASTER, ~carload of St. Mary's cement jus STHAM COAL, NO, 1-BODY HARD: S, SOFT SLABS. uw: , TILE, CEMENT. A fresh { received. Probably the last one this season. Do not negelet that repair. job, PORT I PERRY COAL L YARD bo ' SEN | W.0.W. PYATT hi? Se t de op By

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