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125th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE From Page 47 "mechanics are busy installing the Post Office clock. The inspec- * Ice Augers ® Snow Blowers e¢ Log Splitters e Floor Sander e Carpet Steamers »* +e Moving Equipment e Wallpaper Stear e Lawn Mowg QD) Equipment eo Compressors e Heavy Equipment e Scaffolds ® Pumps e Power Tools e Dollies § ¢ Texture Machines otillers PARTY GOODS, GAMES TABLES, CHAIRS GLASSES & DISHES Peter Christie Successful farmer in Man- chester on farm established by Reuben Crandell in 1821. Chris- tie became Reeve of Reach 1879- 1883, Warden of Ontario County 1881, Member of Parliament for South Ontario 1904-1908. PORT PERRY 985-7771 a AAV J WP RTE) TTY 8 YOUR TOTAL RENTAL STORE Fowler, Davies Barristers & Solicitors 175 North Street Port Perry, Ontario 985-8411 tor was here Tuesday looking over the property." On May 13, 1914 the Star reported "the Post Office clock has started to strike, but it is far too modest, and gentle about telling the hours. Its voice must have been trained in a ladies seminary, and is 'cultured.' But we are not suited and trust that arrangements can be made that the bell can be heard easily all over town." The final mention of the Post Office clock appeared on June 13, 1914 when it was re- ported, "The Post Office clock is again running and striking. It has scarcely formed the habit of running regularly yet. Some- times it 'strikes' and sometimes it goes 'on strike' and then of course, it neither goes nor strikes." Photos on this page show the inside of the Post Office Tow- er Clock and some of the intri- cate, yet simple, movements which keep the time piece tick- ing year after year. The clock is wound manually once a week: and undergoes maintenance every couple of weeks to keep it in good working order. Post Office clock keeps ticking T.C.Foreman Ran a grocery and commodi- ties store in Prince Albert for James Laing in Oshawa before opening his own store in Port Perry. He became one of the main grain buyers in the region in the 1860s and 60s. He lived on the southwest corner of Queen and Caleb Streets. Sam T. Cawker (1843- 1938). Mr. Cawker operated a butcher shop in Port Perry from 1868 and remained in his family until it ceased business in 1973.