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TN19720728_Centenial Edition^ilsonburg 100 Centennial Edition Marking 100 Years of Progress for Tillsonburg Section 1, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 The Mayors Since 1872 ■ HPE. D. Tillson Wm. McDonald Dr. L. C. Sinclairisn a n im. si and m im, n. m and m G.W. Hare J. C. Beta B F. Bell M. T. Bare V. A. Sinclair1887 and 88 1887, M and 1818 |M7 and M I8N and ISM INI and 82QQfilB Thomas Fere Wm. B. Hogarth V. H. Jaeksoa Jahn McIntyre L. R. Shortt Q ■ P ■ HJoseph Thompson C. H. Maboe H. G. Coember M. G. Dean H. McQueen1111 1812 IBIS 1818 and INI IBIS. N and 81 G. W. Hollier D^^^^Feston William Sutch « J Shearing D F Gibson 1825 and 28 1827, 28 and » 1882, N, 87, 41, 42, 48, 44 HM 1BN J. C. Elchenberg E. T. Pinch L, R. Currie R. H. Anderson R. L. HawkinsIMS and 44 1M7 1S48 and 48 ISM, SI and 82 1851. M and IS Z—"'S Mlsslnj If r W *k W f MB Tillsonburg has seeT f ■ M— . fW W these, 28 have their pit tfU £ JU gSgKI0 ■ ! kn HQH E. S. (Ted) Vance C. H. Esseltlne B. R. P. Jone. Andy Balers 1883-1894; W.J Wilkl:ISM, 81 and 82 1888, M, 45 and M 1|«7, M and 88 1878 to new George Brasher, may ^Joh^mltl^ 1884 cTHTDent^ ISM. IS and n E. C. JaekssTl 1818 1822. 28 and* ISN L. W. SmuHISM, 87, 58 anil Missing Mayors Tillsonburg has seen tenure of 43 mayors I these, 38 have their pictures hanging in the Tod Hall. The town has not been able to locate ■ pictures of five mayors and Would like to do Ml complete the gallery. Town Clerk Ken Hollai asks that "anyone having or knowing M whereabouu of photographs of each or any M of the following men. please contact the Clertl Office, Town of Tillsonburg " The "missd mayors" are Dr. J.M. Ault, mayor in 1877; IS Bain, mayor 1878-1882; William Brady, msjd 1893-1884 W.J. Wilkins, mayor 1895-1894 George Brasher, mayor in ISN. July 26, ITO THE TILLSON6URG NEWS Suuflw I, Fog. 3 19 BROCK ST. WEST TILLSONBURG PHONE 842-3691 for in 1877; T i Brady, m • 1885-1886; ors f 43 mayors. ;ing in the T ile to locate dliketodoM DENTON-VANCE INSURANCE LTD. 1892 But Small Enough To Serve You Personally1r knowing itact the Cle MARGARET MAGYAR,NANCY WARREN, Seer. 1972 Serving The Area For Over 80 Years L. W. Smith WJ. GHESQUIERE, Vice- President KEN WILLIAMSON, Associate We wish to congratulate Tillsonburg on its 100th Birthday. We ourselves look with pride on a record of over 80 years of insurance service to Tillsonburg and District. Through these years of service we have obtained the confidence of our clients and insuring com panies, in providing the broadest and most up to-date protection in all classes of general insurance. We wish to assure our many friends and clients that we will continue in the future to exert every effort to provide the very best in insurance counselling and protection at an economical cost and to demonstrate ef fectively our slogan Urge Enough To Be Effective. Section 1, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 The Founding Of Dereham Forge George Tillion. the founder of Tillsonburg, first came to Canada because of ironworks interests based near Long Point, at Normandale. He Norman, all originally from Benjamin VanNorman and Mr. Tillson first visited what was to become Tillsonburg in night approximately to build fc Tillson, in partnership with Bgnja min VanNorman. and George, purchased three lots The following is an exerpt burg, 'Tiamlet on the Otter", by Ellen H. Eff. It traces the development of Dereham Forge from 1825 to 1815.George Tillson, having sold his interest in the Nor­mandale venture, made permanent settlement on the property here. He hoped that a church would stand on the hill (where now Oxford St. is)so that he named. "Church Hill." The hill beyond Clear Creek he called "Hickory Hill" because he foresaw that the Town would be located on it. He hired T.W. Dobbie to survey the property, and after he erected shanties, he brought in laborers to clear the ground for a forge and sawmill that he soon erected.But. first, with the help of George Best—one of the first settlers in the upper part of Bayham Township---he raised a log house across the Oxford Street Bridge—at the point where the Vienna and Courtland roads meet—and wth his team drew the first stick of square timber for it. And, finally, in 1831, he brought his family, his wife (the former Nancy Barker) and six children here. At thistime the whole of thesurrounding country was a dense wilderness not a road but forest from Ronson's Corners (now Courtland), so Mr. Tillson and George Best blazed a trail through as they came along with the family.Wild animals came close to the settlement, and it was not an uncommon thing to hav^ friendly visits from the In-^, dians who roamed the county.Mr. Tillson went on to erecta furnace on the banks of the Otter Creek (that was named that tn 1821 because of the otters found on its banks); and dammed the creek. Here an overshot water wheel supplied the power to operate a double set of bellows—that supplied the air blast.The timber attracted labor and the little hamlet began to grow. As the axe was the most necessary complement for logging, to supply logs for the sawmill, Benjamin VanNorman moved from NORMANDALE and with Leavitt built an axe factory on the side hill that employed six or more men, among them, Henry Hogan, William Darrow, and Michael Faucett. This industry brought skilled workmen in from the United States. Logging camps all around among the pines supplied the mills with logs. Farmers came in from long distances with their own teams and secured good winter jobs hawling logs to the sawmills, often making more money in farms In the summer. the district. All the settlement at first the future of the hamlet). ras on the ground floor and grinding. outside stairs. (There was no Tillson found that the most competition in buisness so a pressing want of his little HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG! HALEY APPLIANCES in Springford The Haley name has been well known around Springford since 1811 when Squire Ebenezer Haley moved from Nova Scotia and settled on the present Grant and Lee Haley Farm. At Haley Appliances low overhead in our Barn Showroom insures lower prices for you. >A*e service what we sell. All service done by our own experienced servicemen No waiting for impersonal factory service. Franchisad GENERAL ELECTRIC DEALER sinca 1948 ADMIRAL DEALER sinca 1953 RCA DEALER sinca 1954 BETTER PRICES ★ BETTER SERVICE ★ BETTER DEALS Haley Appliances SPRINGFORD 842-3951 Open to frt Saturday — 9 am. to 5 p.m J3 little inconvenience did not colony wax roads to enable It objective by the most direal matter!) to communicate with the route Ha law that to 3.1In ISM Benjamin Van- surrounding communities. By north, east and west, c»| Norman built the first grist this time there were only ditions were tees favorabk.1 mill. This was a very great twelve settlers in all so. he devised a series d| convenience for the farmers Dereham Township mostly roads to remedy the def«J who brought their grain in on on the Ingersoll road — with The result was John P himhorse back, waiting until it one near Delmer — but these Road to the west; CourtkWwas ground to tale the flour men met and held the first road to the east; Newhome. The milter took a township meeting Mr and the Norwich road to 8percentage of grain as toll for Tillson was appointed north-east; Ingersoll grinding commissioner of roads and Por, Burwell road north IMA road was soon cut bridges and to him we owe all south and the London road a through to Talbot St , and Mr the diagonal roads that now straight line to London Tillson found that the most lead to town His main idea These roads were carnw pressing want of his little seemed to be to reach his Continued on Page 5 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 1, Page 5 Dereham Forge Continued from Page 4 brought to district council by Benjamin VanNorman, who _M the first reeve of Dereham Township and the first warden of the County of °’t°is said that Mr. Tillson >ti never seen walking upon these roads but that he -moved the stones with his crooked cane, and broke off ihe thistles growing beside the road.Later, some short-sighted and unprogreasive individual secured the closing of the London road and the portion of the New Road — located in Dereham Township — in­stead of the road coming to the Market Square it ends at its connection with the line between the 11th and 12th Concession of Dereham Township.The first land sold on the hill was a block sold to W.B. Wilcox, and the price paid was a box of axes — 20 in a box — retailing at $2.00 each! (This land is where 36 Broadway is today). The second block was sold to Philip Fall for $10.00.The trees were now being felled on the hill and the log houses were giving place to frame ones. The first frame house was erected by Ben­jamin VanNorman, and the next two built by Leavitt and Darrow. The block, now bounded by Broadway, Ox­ford and Harvey Sts., was a swamr where the roaming cows often got miered. The main street was just a wagon track that wound in and out around stumps and logs. Giant pines and other trees lay in all directions — and tree stumps, logs, and roots everywhere! Records show that mission, work began in the district — the first worship sirvice conducted in Dereham Township on a Sunday morning, in the winter of 1834, by Rt. Rev. Charles I. Stewart. ANGLICAN Bishop of Quebec, in the log cabin home of John Burn. It is told that the Bishop arrived quite unexpectedly, and so Mr Bum had to ride for miles on horse back to give notice of the service. Fifty pioneers are known to have gathered to here Bishop Stewart and to take part In the celebration of the Holy Communion.The following year, 1835, the religous needs of the hamlet began to be felt and, so the first meeting place for worship here was erected by George Tillson (a Wesleyan Methodist) —in connection with the English Conference, a log building that he erected on the hill near the sulphur springs, within a stone's throw of the spot where he spent the first night on the banks of the OTTER.Rev. Mr. Messmore, who came the year prior to the LONG POINT circuit, it is thought was the clergyman who served at the first meeting house, making him the first ordained minister to preach here.In 1836, Bishop Stewart's travelling missions for the English Church was started, the parish extending into parts of Elgin, Norfolk, and Oxford Counties (Over as much ground as a missionary could cover), with "Dereham Forge" becoming one of the points visited. Rev T.R. Green preached the first sermon in the house of John Green again.In 1836, Jesse P. Ball. George Tillson, and W. Faucett, surveyed the hamlet. The work of sur­veying among all the trees, and stumps, and underbrush, was no easy matter. Added to the hazards of the pioneers was the presense of abun­dance of wild game with bears being especially numerous. Mr. Ball declared that the width of Broadway (100 feet) and that of the streets, to be cruel waste of land, but Mr. The Lower Dam Tillson, decided in his view on Ontario. (It can easily ac- "Broadway" is as wide as a the matter, made the main- commodate angle parking on pair of oxen needed to make a thoroughfare into what It is both sides, with room bet- complete about turn without today — one of the widest ween for two lines of traffic having to back up before streets in the Province of each way). A story goes that going ahead! VISIT COYLE'S WHILE BROWSING AROUND TILLSONBURG THIS CENTENNIAL YEAR Bring Your Guests To See ONTARIO'S LARGEST NUT SHOPPE & Tillsonburg s Oldest Incorporated Manufacturing Company See Maps Of An Earlier Age On Our Walls COYLE'S PRODUCTS LIMITED 260 Tillson Ave. (Rear) Tillsonburg __________________INCORPORATED 1924 ________ BRING THIS ADVERTISEMENT IN AND RECEIVE A POUND OF SPANISH PEANUTS FREE. 1 POUND ONLY PER FAMILY CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT _____ TO THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ON THEIR 100th BIRTHDAY Gilvesy Construction Limited Engineers ■ Contractors 48 Vienna Road Tillsonburg, Ontario Section 1, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 E.D. Tillson-Major .It was around 1860 when Edwin Delevan Tillson (youngest, and sixth son ot George Tillson) began to make his presence felt and it is he. more than anyone, who was responsible for the real building of the "Town of Tillsonburg." ANDERSON & BENNER ltd. SALUTE TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL SERVING TILLSONBURG AND THE AREA FOR OVER 22 YEARS REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES • Steve Mayorcsak, Res. 842-8179 • Keith Williams, Res. 866-3133 • Lloyd O'Grady, Res. 875-4623 • Norm Williams, Res. 842-2740 • James Helsdon Jr.. Res. 842-3575 • Frank A. Benner. President fJl REAL I GENERAL '—s. 13 RidOUt St W. (Ne.tt.Wwlw.rtb .)09 ESTATE INSURANCEC .,Q(-"■•F BROKER | AGENT B4Z-4Z93 Congratulations f Tillsonburg SkM 1,7^ . ON youR J00th BIRTHDAY_____ Jack W H ITMOR11 - a pharmacy [ Proud To Serve Tillsonburg And The Tri County Area Jack Whitmore Pharmacy 95 BROADWAY______________842-3521______________TILLS0JIBUR6 Industrialist At the height of hta career sanatorium) and there ihey a. the industrial baron of family, constating of thr* Tillsonburg, hi. farm along .on. and three daughter, the Otter Creek was hi. were born, greatest hobby. He .pent As the community now $30,000 to build a barn big enough to handle hi. many ’farming operation.. 1Born at Normandale, on flMarch 26,1825, he played as a child along the .tream. and elkknew every curve in the ju winding Otter and the path. JS1leading from hi. home out ,beneath apreading trees of the fore.t that then covered ris®|i6w|athe site of the Town ofTiltaonburg "Early in he learned to be industrious, energetic and He thefirst school Stalled in the H Ohio, in 1842, he journeyed to ,Norwalk. Huron County. E D TlllaorOhio, and at the age of 20 attended . first-cta.s school Vo^\ni In wealth an, for a limited term of .even P®P«,«‘'®"- *n® '*month. Then, he returned . '!home and worked on hi. "!"• *p >. . ' ®father', land, and before TJtoon. ★usM resrhin, the are of 21 for <ore»lgnt ano energy, se, ure ^months Tught .chool follw.y facilities fot .b for $12 in Dereham Township „ , .In 1847 he started in One of the greatest unbusiness for himself in dertaking. of his life w,. company with a cousin, buiiduw of the Impwul !>m Wright Barker, and another _ *•? feet long - acres th partner. Charles Cody His Big Otter Creak, In the t st capital consisted ot the sum « Tiltaonburg The dan *■ of $36, earned by teaching b“1,< **7 h“ school for three months in a ln accordance with his idea small school house in permanency Th Bayham Township, three waterpower developed miles west of the hamlet near horsepower and it ». George Best's farm ,h» *The new enterprise con- enterprtaes_(Thta dam Mo. sisted of a small sawmill unt11 '“7 -hen it wem , erected on the site where with the Spring flood cauva about 20 years afterwards he property damage, built an oat mill at a cost at During this period, in IM. many thousands of dollars "e owned th. saw mil more than the amount put ptanmg mill, stave headin into his first venture After mill, cooper shop, brick yan building this saw mill, he <* horses mu. h cwent into oartnershio with the real estate in Tlltoonbun Benjamin V^Norman and and the world faaMd THIm built a larger saw mill *'»• wfc,ch„ Pe**"'*He was married to Miss cereals, especially oMme. Mary VanNorman I daughter »<* world wide markets of Whiting F VanNorman, a It is said that after b brother to Benjamin Van recovered from an attack . Norman) The wedding look 'yP^ (that broke ,place on July 4. 1650. at 7 a m •» •round J*7*' ‘at the Tiltaon home A Baptist «“ «®“ that oatmea sh oi minister. Elder Hopkins of <ocm part of his daily fua Goshen officiated. The oc There was none madr he. Caston was a double wedding >nd it had Io brought in fra a. Jane Tiitaon tyoung^ «•««•* ">•»• «- «**'' sister of the groom) ea »° “• «°* lhe 1 changed marriage vows with making hta own oatmea Watts Baker Three years or Conwquantly he built a mi so later he built a new home ,or **«' P-rpoae and had h I known for years as the Continued on Page 7 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 1, Pag. 7 Death of George Tillson The Tillsonburg Observer . March 17th, IBM. records u deal*1' on the 15th of the " e month, of Mr. George Won, the founder of ►ikon burg, and In a long Mtuary notice gives an ccount of the founding of the illage. E.D. Tillson Continued from Page 6 “It is this week our painful duty to record the decease of one of the first settlers in the Township of Dereham and the founder of this village - Mr. George Tillson, sen. Deceased was descended from a good old Puritan stock, a paternal ancestor being one of a company of pilgrims, who fleeing from religious persecution in England, landed on the shores of Massachusetts during or shortly after the aife break the ground for the year 1620. Mr. Tillson was get, venture. As the small bom in Enfield, Mass., on the nist mill, in the meantime, 25th of November, 1762, and nd outlived its usefulness a was consequently in the roller mill was installed. The eighty second year of his age. old mill ground flour by He came to Canada in 1822 as stones, the new one used a partner in the firm of H. corrugated rollers, which had Capron & Co., of the Nor- oewly come into use for mandale Iron Works. In the milling. The electric dynamo fall of 1824 he set out on a first used in lighting the town prospecting expediton, and sas used in this flour mill, having arrived in this neigh- Mr. Tillson's great borhood, and discovering the prosperity was not without magnificent water privileges Irswbacks, however. The which abound on the Otter or the security of the town site of Tillsonburg. In snd his own business in- December of the same year terests, and to him Is largely he returned, accompanied by due credit for the splendid B. Van Norman, Esq., and system of waterworks of Messrs. N. Fairchilds and Tillsonburg. The waterworks James Ronson, to make a tvelled the streets and im- nephew of his own. the late jroved the site of the town. Harvey Tillson, Esq., pur- Around 1879, he erected a chased these lots - 3, 4, and 5, ea mill and added a barley in the 12th Concession of gill to his vast milling in- Dereham-from Dr. Baldwin, lustry that had a capacity of father of the Hon. Robert ►reduce from this and the he made a permanent set­ter mills amounted to 1,100 tlement on this property, isrrels per day. shipped to erected shanties, and finally very province in Canada. removed his family to the His last great enterprise spot. At this time the whole of ns the construction of what the surrounding country was fas known as the "Tillson- a dense wilderness, not a road >urg Waterworks Company." of any kind existed, there hat supplied water to the were only six families in own for domestic purposes. Dereham, and the nearest !rom a private system it was house was four miles distant, xtended and became the The difficulties in his way irincipal source of the were more than sufficient to community's water. The idea have deterred a less per- ervice for the rapidly rowing community was ther prosecution of his scheme of settlement. But he then an epidemic of typhoid ever swept the town about 870. He came down with it ind George Tillson's oldest laughter died of it along with nany others of the village.He gave his various lusiness interests to the nanagement of his two sons, jeorge Tillson and E. V. illson, and he began to levote a considerable amount if time and money to im- iroving his model farm. 'Annandale Farm," that onsisted/>f-4W cares and a ine herd of Holstein cattle.in his time he had served wo years as Reeve of •ereham Township; was the irst mayor of Tillsonburg in 8’2; and two years prior had *en appointed to the position I postmaster, a post he held man, and in the magnificent abound in the neighborhood, he discerned the promise of future prosperity, and manfully set to work to remove the obstacles that beset his path. The greatest of these was the absence of first directed to1. his little colony, to enable it to communicate with the surrounding communities. and the determination to possess them was his distinguishing characteristic, and was continually exer­cised during his long life to the great and lasting benefit and the surrounding town- eption of a short interval. He died on January 31,1902, urvived by two sons, George 1 Tillson and E. V. Tillson; energy and perseverance he succeeded in laying out direct roads from Tillsonburg to London, Ingersoll “• Thomas, Simcoe,___Brantford, which were even then centres of trade. Not only did he use his influence to have these roads established, but set the ■«v>au, oom ot intsonourg, nd 10 grandchildren. He was redeceased by a daughter, largaret, and one son, Fred • Tillson.able to go around, he might be seen daily examining his former work and making Thousands of dollars from hit believe that to his efforts in settlement of this section of country which followed his labors. His own business of course suffered, but his philanthropic road schemes conferred vast benefits upon munity." r—:—’Wwbw CONGRATULATION? ♦o the TOWN OF TILLSONBURG on your CENTENNIAL NOW INTRODUCING OUR HOUSE OF SHADES CORNER For The Best In Sunglasses At Compofttfvo Prices 31 Hany St M2-8921 Section 1, Page 10 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Early Industries Principal aourcei of Tillsonburg a prosperity have always been In Industry and commerce; In processing and handling the products of the land and the forests.To begin with, it was the rumor of vast iron deposits around the shores of Lake Erie that made the town's founder, George Tillson—a foundry man and skilled patternmaker, familiar with iron — Investigate this wild terrain. TAKE OUT ORDERS BILL'S PIZZA BILL BAXTER, MANAGER PHONE 842-3531 — HOURS — MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. to l:Wa.m. FRIDAY 4:00 p.m. to2:00a.m. SATURDAY SUNDAY 4:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. Congratulations Tillsonburg WE ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE YOUR CENTENNIAL - MARKING 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS AND WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD SOPER BUILDERS SUPPLIES LTD. ★ CUSTOM BUILT HOMES* ★ GENERAL CONTRACTING FOR* Pole Barns - Kilns - Pack Barns - Greenhouses Garages, Etc. PITTSBURGH BUILDERS PAINTS HARDWARE Your Local Dealer For... ALCAN ALUMINUM SIDING (MATERIAL ONLY OR APPLIED SERVICE) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ FREE DELIVERY SOPER BUILDERS SUPPLIES LTD. Straffordville Phone 866-5651 The results of his ex­ploratory investigation led him to the discovery of bog Iron in certain marshy sec­tions of the Townships of Houghton and Middleton. so he erected a furnace on the "Big Otter Creek," to convert the iron.In partnership with Ben­jamin VanNorman, he dammed the creek and built a forge. An overshot water wheel provided the pwoer to operate a double set of bellows which supplied the necessary air blast for the first "Bloomer Forge" in the Township of DerehamAs soon as the forge came into production. Messrs Leavitt and Hogan set up an axe factory on Bloomer Street (the busy main street of the hamlet) where a produced entirely from local materials, at » apiece (A box of 12 axes was the price paid for the first lot sold on Broadway)The forge was prosperous for a time, but then theinevitable happened - the supplies of bog iron (not as extensive as had been first believed) fell off - and the industry suffered a set back When ships from England began to make use of wrought iron as ballast, to be unloaded in Canada, the furnace could no longer be worked at a profit and it was compelled to discontinue factory continued for a tl because It was possible bring iron in from ot sources at no great costThus, the era of proepet came to an end until | Tillson set to work with gr energy to develop the lum trade, and to this the first t growth of the Town (f Tillsonburg can be at- tributed. Largo amounts g white pine was found in tht area and Mr. Tillson built u< and planing mills, and k« lumbering was the staph industry of the place. In 1BN( large American lumber outft moved in and employed larp numbers of men. remainn. here for about 10 yean, shipping logs down the Otter and across the lake to the American sideMr. Tillson's desire tv good roads also proved ( boon to the lumbering * d us tryThe year was ItSl when th Ingersoll and Port Buren Toll Road Company »u formed When constructs of the plank road began, Mr Tillson, a stockholder secured a contract for s* plying plank for the road Th forests readily yielded stir0 planks of both soft and hart wood But. the two smai sawmills, in which his sex. E.D. Tillson, had an interest, were not sufficient to cut Or quantity required so he. a company with his son. built ■ large mill This mill burn* down about 12 years late with a large stock of lumber entailing a loss of abas $20,000 lor there was bu property It was rebuilt ah the sash and door factory au built about the same timeMr Tillson, by his un­ceasing energy and per severance, succeeded n laying out direct root from Tillsonburg u London. Ingersoll. St Thomas. Simcoe aaf Brantford, which were thee centres of trade Not only M he use his influence to haw these roads establishes ba set the example of workuq upon them, and as long as M was able to go around, he eas seen daily examining tie former work and makag repairs where needs* Thousands of dollars from hs private purse were expend* in the same cause His eftors in road making brought abuu the rapid settlement of Iks section of the country »hid follosred his tabors. His on business, however, suffertc but his philanthropic rod schemes conferred benets upon the whole farmisi community. He was is- strumental in establishing * Ingersoll and Port Buren plank roads in ItSf. and bs monument is No 1» High.a) Continued on Page 12 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 1, Pag. 11 PROUD O BE PART The Tillsonburg News PUBLISHED EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Adds its congratulations to the town of Tillsonburg as it enters its second century. The triumphs and tribulations have been duly recorded over the past century. Today’s news is tomorrow’s history. The News, and its forerunners, The Liberal and The Observer have recorded local happenings since 1863 - that’s 109 years ago. We are proud to claim the title of Tillsonburg’s Oldest Industry! OF A TREMENDOUS TOWN Section 1, Page 12 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 It’s As True Today As It Was 100 Years Ago JAMES F. JONES C.L.U. 87 Victoria St. Tillsonburg [jyjl The Mutual Life ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Early Days of Industry Continued from Pace 10 today between theee two points.Without a doubt the plank road between Ingersoll and Port Burwell was a big boost U> the lumberinc Interests for it became a familiar sight to see large quantities of lumber being teemed to Ingersoll (and from there shipped by rail).The erection of a sawmill by Thomas Hardy near the waterworks reservoir, and % saw mill and grist mill by John Smith of Campbellton (north pert of town) did much also to increase the volume of businessIn the year I M3, The Ob­server Printing House was established. the plant equipped with gas engine, three presses, paper and card cutters, stapling machine and a complete outfit of up-to-date materials.At the time the Ingersoll and Port Burwell Toil RoadCompany was formed there was s flurry of excitement for oil drilling began in the southern portion of the County of Oxford, and in May of the same year, 1N4. the"Tillsonburg Stock Oil those who saw ths • derricks and nothing doiM them thought that , operators had lost faith. 1 year actually went by bet the engines began to but the territory in the i mediate vicinity of Till, burg never developed ,reality. The prediction"this district trill be eq« any in the production of, even though wells sunk isome indication of the of the district. LOVER LIMITED 49 Yean of Retail Experience in the TrbCounty Area DALE LOVER THE NEWS AND CAMERA CENTRE 1U BROADWAY TILLSONBURG Operating THE NEWS & CAMERA CENTRE and THE GIR SHOPPE ROOT. LOVER THE GIFT SHOPPE GIFT SHOP?? July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 1, Page 13 Early Industry Here Continued from Page 12 If,re of the community. A —ill was also added to milling industries a years later with a 'city of 150 barrels per , The produce from this J other mills amounted to 00barrels per day, shipped province in Canada. le years prior he had a „te railway built at a nsiderable outlay, that -nected the various mills. „ providing complete wing facilities for the mint of produce daily sent from the mills). He also •rated a sawmill, planning I and brick yard, and in s when his oatmeal mill burned, he rebuilt mill on a larger scale then |ore. Now, it had the pacity of 300 barrels per y using 2.500 bushels of s'dailly. becoming the big luatry that made "Tillson'a Pan-Dried Oats.”And the years that followed brought with them continued local development, highlighted by the establishing of several in­dustries. including a bicycle factory, two foundries, tannery, a furniture factory, a hoe and shovel factory, a woolen factory, cider and vinegar concerns, and, to give things a ‘light’ touch here, an electric light bulb plant and a rubber stamp factory, the only one in this part of Ontario, operated by W. Simmons.By 1501. the Tillson Com­pany was the leading concern of the community, operating planing, flour and grist mills, oatmeal mills, stave and bolt mills and cooperage shops.Other leading business establishments were the large iron works of J-A. Darrow, manufacturer ofContinued on Page 15 Tillson Woodworking Department EBERT FURNITURE SERVICE SERVING TILLSONBURG AND THE AREA FOR OVER 15 YEARS. 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ESTABLISHED 1950 Manufacturers of ~WEL LMAS TER_ PRODUCT! ★ Drilling Tools ★ Well Casing ★ Domestic Water Systems DISTRIBUTORS OF ★ TURBINE PUMPS ★ CULVERT PIPE ★ ★ PIPE, VALVES, & FITTINGS ★ 150 Vienna Road 842-3651 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 1, Page 15 Early Industry Continued from Page 13 olows, stoves, castings, and machine works; lumber yard “L by James Morrison; John Smith’s sash and door factory n(j planing mill; woolen manufacturing business of Jot,n Waterhouse. who kept •n extensive stock of flannels | woolen good, of all kinds, -nth as socks and shirt., and varn which he sold or ex­changed for wool.At that time one of the Principal carriage works here conducted by T. Waller and Son, established for 24 rears Carriage repairing ■nd painting was done here by Edgar Wilson and Edward law, who were to be found on Brock St. West, and J. Hunsberger, bicycle repairer, had a stand near the Imperial Hotel. Thomas Crawford ran a wood and coal iisiness; and A. Bremner ,as tanner, fur dresser and manufacturer of Matassana robes, fur coats, and did one )t the largest trades in On­tario at the time.Giving special attention to shoeing road and track horses |W1, was Buckberrough. horseshoer, one of the largest horse shoeing establishments m Tillsonburg. conducted by the son of William Buck­berrough, who founded the business 15 years previously The Northway Company was the most popular store, and establishments here. J.M. lark’s, who devoted himself xdusively to men's ordered adoring houses. McIntosh ad Waller conducted a boot nd shoe store, and sold hoes A book and stationery lore was operated by George (Maddock, and one by E. J. food. They carried ooks, stationery, fancy porting goods and baby tore, wallpaper as well. An rt studio was conducted by :. Gamble, whose apart- nents were equipped with the atest improvements which nduded one of the largest ameras ever , seen in Canada, and Pollard and Son lalleries in Western Ontario. Still in 1901 in the dry goods rade was George Brasher. «ho made a specialty of fine iress goods, millinery and arpets; R.F. Williams, who sold groceries, boots and ihoes. and wallpaper; H.C. Buchner, who carried a full ine of china ware, and dealt mensively in all kinds of hiits and confectionery. Prominent in mercantile ifcles in Tillsonburg were f.B. Hogarth, whose Tillsonburg's busy store;" tove euporium and tin shop perated by Charles W. Conn; ardware establishment by V.R. Hobbs who was then in nisiness for 15 years; E.I. tensive stock of everything at you could expect to find tore; T. Fero carried a fine tock of stoves and tinware; nd J.W. Weston, stove and inware business and fur- titure dealer.The only jewelery atablishment was run by *-B. Brown, who carried a ery fine line of watches. clocks and jewelery of all kinds. One of the old business houses of the town, taking full charge of funerals, was the establishment of Carpenter and Son, who also did fur­niture repairing of all kinds and picture framing. The place of business of J.M. Taylor, undertaker and embalmer, was "at Hillborn's old stand," and he did upholstering of all kinds,, repaired furniture and framed pictures, and kept artists' materials on hand. E.J. House was proprietor of a livery situated on Broad­way. He carried an excellent assortment of double and single carriages. He also attended to parties, weddings and funerals, renting fine rigs with or without drivers.In business also in 1901 and for six years was the Tilton Bros.' Chopping Mill where farmers went to have their different kinds of grain chopped. R.J. Retch was a wholesale retail dealer in flour, feed grain, seeds and oil cake, then one of the largest places of this kind in this part of the country. And, there were two meat markets in town, M.T. Burn, who was established for nearly 35 years, and carried a full line of fresh and salt meats, with the fresh meats being home- killed. and handled poultry extensively in season; and Parker and Son, who had been in business for five There was only one dentist in town. M.D. Crooker, L.D.S., who practised every branch of dentistry; and only one barber shop presided over by N. Sinden where a good shave and fashionable haircut of the day could be obtained.C.H. Denton represented some of the best insurance companies in America and W. Harris was a representative for the'Frost & Wood Com­pany. makers of high grade machinery and implements. L, Waller was implement agent for the Massey-Harris concern.All these men did extensive business for the community, as did the hotels. The Arlington whs listed as one of the best hotels among tht more popular hostelries in Ontario, and said to be the finest appearing, best con­ducted and most comfortable of hotels in the Dominion! The business conducted by M. Matheson was established 25 years before by Adam Matheson. The other two were the Imperial Hotel, owned [and run by William Atkinson,; and the Queen’s Hotel, under the capable management of John Mero, one of the most centrally situated hotels here.The community was visited by another disasterous fire in 1903 when 30 businesses, home and farm buildings were razed.On April 13, 1904 another fire occurred here when the building on the corner of Broadway and Oxford Sts., a barn back of it and a dwelling next to it on Oxford St. (all owned by Mrs. George Burke) and the Dalrymple block (also on Oxford St.; were completely destroyed. The afore mentioned buildings were the oldest in the locale. The store on the corner, built in 1850 by Messrs. Smith and Stevens of New York, lumbermen, was occupied as a tinshop by C.W. Conn. The first tea meeting ever to take place in the hamlet was held in the store in aid of the church. The Dalrymple block was built by the late George Tillson in 1855 for Lachlan McLean, who used the east end for a post office for many years. The upper part of the building was used as a Town Hall until Mr Bjorck erected the music hall. The store part of the block, a furniture establish­ment run by H.G. Coomber, had part of the stock saved, but in a damaged condition.In the Tillsonburg Business Directory for 1905 the Oatmeal Mill-Home of Pan-Dried' Rolled Oats following were listed: seven dry goods stores; three stove and tinware stores; five boot and shoe stores; three drugstores; two printing offices; four hotels; two book stores; two hard­ware stores; one roller mill; one oatmeal mill; one chfopping mill; one bicycle factory; two foundries; two furniture stores: one fur niture factory; two planing mills; one saw mill; five blacksmith shops; two carriage makqrs; five painters; three butchers; three flour and feed stores; one hoe and shovel factory; one electric light plant; five railways; three lumber yards; one cider factory; two harness shops; two photographers; and one NEED A NEW HOME? PROUD TO HAVE SERVED TILLSONBURG AND THE AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. JIM MEYER = HOMES I =V* u FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS CONTACT US AT: 842-3412 Section 1, Page 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Happy 100th Birthday Tillsonburg fL t ,^We Salute Your 100 Years of Progress berg's interiors THE HOME OF COLONIAL FURNITURE PH. 842-3871 OPEN ’bum'* PH. 842-3871 Located on Hwy 3 - 3 Miles West of Tillsonburg Section 2, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Editor Helped Town Grow One hundred and nine years ago, the Tillsonburg Ob­server- a forerunner of The ince. At that time, its and owner came to Tillsonburg at the request of the late E.D. Tillson.The founder of the paper was a young man, only 30 thplace was South Leith, on Firth of Forth, near Edin­burgh, Scotland, and the day, December 21, 1832.At the age of eight years, he printing trade in Edinburgh. In his seven years of service he learned thoroughly every branch of the trade, and developed into an ex­ceptionally expert workman, capable of handling difficult jobs that few of his fellow employees could be entrusted with.Denied an education in the young lad devoted every spare moment to storing his mind with useful information voracious reader throughout obtained a deep knowledge of numerous subjects in thia manner; later in his com- the men he associated with were so well informed as he Despite the handicap im­posed by little schooling and the necessity of giving much and write French and Ger- transcribe music and to play Suicide Attempt November I, 1871Attempted suicide in Tilsonburg - We learn that the wife of one of our citizens attempted suicide on Sunday of laudenum. Her life was saved only after a day's hard labor on the part of the physician attending. We have for this attempt on her life by Mrs.-------, and trust that herexperience in coming to life again, is such as to deter her from future attempts at self- murder. I Brantford, b Quebec. He quickly secured employment with the Government printing office in that city, and remained there until 1857 when he came to and Harvey. Not only was It a (Continued on Page 3) the flute acceptably, and to HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG The Management 88and Staff at LESSONS RECITALS Piano - Organ - Voice established a newspaper and book store in partnership with returned to the Ingersoll Chronicle. Soon afterward, he thought Director of Music, St. Pauls United Church, Tillsonburg. acquired more than a superficial knowledge of chemistry and medicine end Klitical economy; he came an expert ac­countant, and In later years of his life he spent many hours in the study of higher knowledge of these subjects than he had. The opportunities for ad­vancement being ttmlted In the homeland, and being ambitious and fearleu. when about 20 years of age he decide* to come to Canada and fh 1853, after a long voyage in a storm-tossed _k. a press in Kingston for a time for what Is now known as the Kingston Whig-Standard. He later located in Toronto, being employed with the Government printing office, Leader, one of the first morning papers published in ARMSTRONG’S I.D.A. DRUG STORE defunct. Finding the —___injurious to his health, he decided to seek employment he went to Woodstock to take the foremanship of the Review (now the Sentinel- SERVING THE AREA FOR 38 YEARS 1934 1972 Chronicle. Having accumulated some money, he became anxious U> get into busineu for himself. We Are Pleased To Join The Celebration Of Tillsonburg's Centennial Tillsonburg an embryo city, and he accepted the invitation of E.D. Tillson, and in June. 1863, came to Tillsonburg and published the Observer, of which he was proprietor until his death on November 17. ARMSTRONG'S I.D.A. DRUG STORE 118 BROADWAY PHONE 842-4288 Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your 100th Birthday JOHN BRIAN SLAUSON L. Mus. Music Director, Tillsonburg Centennial Children's Choir 842-9105 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Page 3 First Paper in 1863 (Continued from Page 2) „d stationery store, musical Instrument agency, a tomb- '.one and monumental marbles agency, a lending Hbrary of 200 volumes of •undard novels, and also....J hope of seeing Tillsonburg fitted spectacles.The following is the nreamble to an ad­vertisement in The Observer. dustrial centres.Soon after he came to Tillsonburg indications of oil ■Hurrah for Tillsonburg! u(lr Book Store! Cheap Books and Stationery at The Tillsonburg Observer Book Store, in the large brick building adjoining the residence of Dr. Joy".At the time of the establish­ment of The Observer, most of the houses were located in the hollow where the Tillson mills flourished so long. Nearly all the busineaa places ,ere situated on South Broadway near Oxford Street, in the earlier days.The Observer next moved tos fine new building, erected Ur T au. the Royal Bank. From there now used by the Tillsonburg Hardware; the proprietor using the upstairs as living quarters. In company with Mr. William MacDonald, Mr. Law built the store where Hogarth's Men's Wear is now. When completed. it was occupied by the Observer.Some time later, the Ob­server moved again, to locate in the building across the street, long-time home of The promoting companies to drill wells and interesting American capitalists in the field. A number of wells were sunk, but oil was not found in sifficient quantity to make the enterprise profitable.When railways began to (Continued on Page 4) E.F. DAVIS CO. LTD. JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL Proud To Have Served Tillsonburg For Over 89 Years And Simcoe For Over 5 Years ^AMOHOs the Mocca RestaurantWriting in the Canadian Printer and Publisher for former employee of the genius. Her would attempt anything at all in any of the then-known branches of the graphic arts, whether it in­volved type-setting, press 89 YEARS IN TILLSONBURG chalkline cuts, ruling, book­binding, or any other department. When he had not the machinery necessary to produce the work he im­provised It with the assistance of local mechanics. He undertook, when occasion required, every bit of the work himself, including all the mechanical newspaper and ran his own business office. These being insufficient to fully occupy his time, he added a book, stationery, and general novelty store to his other activities. He introduced the first steam printing plant in the district and his Whar- fedalc press, imported from England, was the "wonder of the countfyside". 5 YEARS IN SIMCOE SINCE 1883 E.F. DAVIS MOVES WITH THE TIMES 'tillsonburg, the place had only a few hundred inhabitants, and was a por­tion of the township of Dereham, and its only means of communication with the coach running between Ingersoll and Port Burwell. He became almost im­mediately imbued with a desire to make Tillsonburg a city, and for many years thereafter, he laboured in­cessantly to accomplish this, often making heavy sacrifices of his own interests Dealer for ... ★ Royal Doulton ★ Royal Albert ★ Royal Worehestec ★ Spode ★ Wedgewood ★ Paragon ★ Aynsley ★ Etc.MR. ROGER D. WHITE Qualify Watches by ★ Accutron ★ Longines ★ Wittnauer * Mido * Bulow * Etc. Many of the plans thought out through sleepless nights failed to secure the approval of his fellow citizens, and therefore were not carried THE LARGEST SELECTION OF FINE SILVER AND HOLLOWARE • • RELIABLE JEWELLERS SINCE IBIS LTD THE STORE WITH THE STOCK M Broadway 11 Norfolk South A COMPLETE REPAIR SHOP WITH THE LATEST ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Section 2, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Parents of The News (Continued from Page 3) replace me stage coacnes tn ----- - Canada, he quickly realised co^uc"°n the public gh school. In method of getting the CanadianSouthern (now N.Y.C.) and touch Tillsonburg. He was successful, but soon realized that better connection with Toronto and a Lake Erie Port of the streets, in the organization of agricultural and horticultural societies; indeed his plans were myriad, his enthusiasm unbounded, and his energy tireless in behalf of the town traordinary affection, and for for a railroad from Brantford to Port Burwell, through Tillsonburg With the aid of enterprising men in Brant­ford and Norwich he secured selfishly. time the office of Town Clerk, Joha Foreman chats with F. E. Aldrich in the Liberal office labuilt between Brantford and Tillsonburg when the com- Dominion political cam- paingns, giving strong sup exhausted and the completion porarily. Several years later Tillsonburg to Port Burwell and secured its construction.He spent much more time and money in getting the charters, obtaining subsidies fought by the late Dr. L.C. posing the late John Charlton. In recognition of his services and on the public platform. these lines than he could the first Collector of Customs interests. Nevertheless, he MacDonald, a rival paper never regretted the work he with opposite political number of years, until the 1377 by William McGuire. pelled him to desist, he spent every available hour on planning a system of elec­in 1920 to form The Tlllson- Tlllsonburg through the country south and east of the of King Hiram Lodge, A.F. the value to Tillsonburg oi the routes and secure a charter. In connection with joining it on January 24. 1866 While living in Quebec. Mr market for the surrounding Long, the daughter of a country. manufacturing British soldier. From this industries must be secured, union, nine children were and he devoted much time born. One daughter died in and thought to efforts to infancy. His wife died in -*■—*- .u-------a----------------Tillsonburg on August 21.1997support to every proposition of that character that was made in his time.He foresaw the develop­ment of the beet sugar in­dustry in Canada, and spent a great deal of time and money ( in endevouring to get a fac­tory established in Tillson­burg He translated from ^-German all the available information relative to the process of manufacturing and the machinery required, and the cost of buildings and machinery, and the best methods of growing the beets, secured seed from Germany, and made contacts with the farmers in the surrounding country, but he could not convince others that sugar could successfully be made from beets, and therefore failed tn secure the capital needed (about 1300,000) and the undertaking was aban- donned. in this matter, as in several others, he was too far ahead of the times.From the day he became a citizen of Tillsonburg until his energies began to decline, he took an active part In every movement that promised to benefit the town in any way, giving material assistance In Publisher". "E.B." states:Mr Law took special delight in training craftsmen .in his printing office He Wways had three or four of the more promising town boys in his shop undergoing a course of apprenticeship. Their remuneration was small but their tutoring was thorough Many graduates of The Tillsonburg Observer office were, are probably still are to be found in the leading printing shops of Canada and the United States."The first issue of the Tillsonburg Observer on July 30. 1863. was a tour page paper, six columns wide and about two inches shorter than The News. The proprietor announced the requirement of an apprentice in that first edition. There was an ad­vertisement concerning By­law no. 147 of the Township of Dereham for the drainage of the Reynold's Creek Swamp, and to levy a rate for payment of same.Daily papers were not so numerous 70 years ago. and consequently news of the MORRICE FURNITURE Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area for over 25 years ♦ BEDROOM SUITES ★ LIVING ROOM SUITES * RECLINERS ♦ DINETTE SETS ♦ EASY CHAIRS ♦ ROCKERS July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS S.dion 2, Pag. 5 TRIPP - VOGT - TROTTIER LTD. STEEL FABRICATING MANUFACTURERS PROGRESSINGwith TILLSONBURG STEEL FRAMES FOR PACK BARNS Regarding Any Repairs, Fabrication, Designing, Etc. You May Have. TRIPP - VOGT - TROTTIER LTD. 45 John Pound Rd. (Old Borden Plant) 842-3654 Tdlsonburg, Ontario Section 2, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 McGuire Founded Liberal William McGuire was in­strumental inestablishing the second newspaper in this community in 1877. He founded the newspaper in partnership with Norman interest of the town and community, and the newspaper met with steady growth and an increased subscription list.The aim of the publisher later and under his super­ in an office above one of the stores on the west side of The columns of The Liberal vancement of any movement having for Its object the best within its territory, and many new correspondents were added to the staff of news gatherers. became an outstanding factor in the community as an ar­dent and able exponent of Liberal principles in politics, a strong and uncompromising supporter of all legislation tabulated to lessen the evils of the liquor traffic, and a consistent friend to all movements for moral reform and betterment of his fellows. McGuire chose printing as his avocation. After serving his Orangeville, where he had moved with his parents when only a year old. his ambition secured a responsible situation with C. Blackett Ld Meth Fire Destroyed Woolen Mills The Observer August 7, 1878On Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock Mr. John Waterhouse's Tilsonburg Woolen Mills were totally John Law Born Year Paper Founded Here John Law. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Law was born in Ingersoll, in 1863, the year his father established the Tillsonburg Observer, and from his early youth was associated with the paper. He attended public school here and at the age of 14 entered his father's office where he learned every detail of the business and became an expert printer.In 1890, in conjunction with his eldest brother, James destroyed by fire. The fire commenced in the room where the picking machine was at work, and was noticed almost as soon as it occurred.Efforts were made to smother the flames, and to drown them out by water thrown on from pails, but every effort was unavailing, and the flames spreading with lightning rapidity This is reported to be the first aeroplane to land in Tillson- amongst the greasy wool and other oily substances around, soon drove the employees out of the building Some cloth and yarn and a few pieces of machinery and belts were saved, but not much of any account, as the whole of the improtant machinery, wool, etc., was in the upper flats Over 81,300 worth of wool was destroyed, which, together with the machinery, building, eta. will make the aggregate over 86.000 on which there is an insurance for 81,000 in the Niagara District Mutual Insurance Co. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Waterhouse, as be was an industrious, steady man. and was gradually building up a fine business which was at great benefit to the town The loss of the Factory will be severiy felt, but we hope that it will be rebuilt at once. ambition still asserted im and after investigating i nmnnaitinn from Till.n-ij.. * still young shoulders ts, responsibility of conducting. SkOnR The n lighting Law, he took over the management of The Tillsonburg Observer from his father, and filled the position with eminent success until 1920 when the Tillson­burg Observer amalgamated with the Tillsonburg Liberal and issued as The Tillsonburg News. HIGHLIGHTS OF 1878 January 18 - E.D. Tillson is making additions to his oat meal mill. Mr. William Alexander of New Castle, Ont., is about to open a new Dry Goods Store in Sinclair's block. February 15 - Mr. A.L. Cutler has given up the grocery business and sold his stock to Hogan Bros., who intend to carry on the grocery , business in connection with their bakery, one door south of the post office. April 12 - The foundation of Tillson's Opera House is being laid. June 7 - At last, through the enterprise of Mr. E.D. Tillson, we have now a beautiful fountain erected and in running order. It is . situated in the triangle between Oxford and London Sts., and is, indeed a fine addition to our town. June 14 - Messrs. Geo. Graves & Bro., have completely metamorphosed the old Woolen Factory near the oil wells and changed it into a first-class grist mill. They commenced operation for the first time Monday morning. ■ ’ FROM DON MARTIN’S AUTO BODY Serving Tillsonburg and the Area for OVER 6 YEARS COMPLETE COLLISION SERVICE AND SPRAY PAINTING NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL DON MARTIN’S AUTO BODY 406 Townline Rd. __________842-8545____________________________Tillsonburg F F On Tueiday line shops of Messrs. totally destroyed by fire. |May 12 - A turntable for the October 20 - Mr. D.W. Smith’s been erected on Venison street, back of the market buildings. a few days ago and when finished will add one more to the block of stores east of Broadway. and E. Chapin, dry goods merchants, have dissolved partnership. Mr. Northway will continue the business. The most disastrous fire in town occurred in 1903, when much of the downtown ironically, by fire.The fire department was officially housed below the council chambers in 1898, with the official opening on July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Saction 2, Foga 7 Fire Fighters Since 1874 The original members ofTillsonburg Fire ffllsonburg Hose Company." I TTieir equipment consisted of I* ,11 hoses, carts, and borrowed horses.The men were summoned La fire by the ringing of the Ljd Methodist. Church bell.It is said that the trip from Market Square to Cranberry Street (now Tillson Avenue, took H minutes. That was often much too long a time to Let to a fire in a frame The 1874 department functioned with money donated by E.D. Tillson. Their "fire water mains" were hollowed out pine logs.Two major attributes in fire fighting in Tillsonburg were the 123 foot famed Tillson water tower, and Lake Joseph, formed by damming the Otter Creek. Both have small equipment, including foam equipment, generators, and a rescue and search boat. Chief Wally Tully says that they are "well equipped for a town this size." firefighters, along with Chief Tully. These include deputy­chief Harry Boughner, whose of the department, three captains, and 12 firefighters. four men on duty, including holiday week-ends, as the department works a three group swing-shift. total loss, however, was small by today’s stan­dards. $75,000. It claimed 30 . business establishments, four barns, and several homes.The department became motorized in 1924, with the purchase of their first fire truck...a Ruggels, manufactured in London. It carried chemical ex­tinguishers. another first. The fire lose between 1930 and 1940 was $68,000. This jumped to $238,000 in the next decade, including the losa of three times, and the burning of the First Baptist Church.The department now has fairly extenaive equipment, including four trucks that range from a 1945 Dodge pumper to the aerial ladder truck purchased in 1969. This Highlights From 1876 February 18 - E.D. Tillson. Esq., intends erecting a large brick building on the I corner of Brock and I Broadway, oppoaite the I Queen's Hotel. Police dispatcher, who receives all calls, will lift the phone. This automatically the homes of all firemen. As well, there is a fire siren that educational films, lectures, and fire drill in a simulated Chief Tully calle this system “90 per cent ef­ficient," and notes that the The firemen train 24 nights Truefltt, Mel Hamilton, Henry Wouids. Ostrander, Alt Crossett. Mack Fewster, Anson Fewster and CANADA ZB IS OUR MARKET TILLSONBURG IS OUR HOME 1872 TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL 1972 FLECK LINCOLN ST MANUFACTURING COMPANY TILLSONBURG Served 5 1 Years as Fireman D It's a long haul between horse-drawn carts carrying a bit of fire-fighting equipment. Retired captain of the Tillsonburg Fire Department, Fred Riach. served on that department for 51 years. He helped to harness the first horse bought by the department to pull the fire carts. Mr. Riach is shown holding the original "snap-on” collar used for quick harnessing by the fire department and the modem, efficient Tillsonburg Fire Department of today. Fred Rlach’s ser­ vice with the fire department spans the entire era.Mr. Riach began his career as a fireman in 1*15, and leftthe department 51 years later. In IM7. He would probably still be fighting fires, but he took a Job as police dispatcher, and no one can hold two such jobs with the corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg at one time.Many of the early large fires that most Tillsonburg residents have only heard about were fought by Mr. Riach. He began his tenure under Fire Chief Theodore Young, and finished under Chief Wally Tully.He was named to the rank of Captain In 1*3*Mr Riach has lived all of his life in Tillsonburg. and was born on Cranberry Road, now Tillson Avenue, in a house that stood where An­nandale high school is now situated.He fought the Huntley Manufacturing Company fire. located where Livingston's Industries now stand. A major conflagration he took part In waa the Water Tower Fire, which desloryed one of lhe town's moat famous landmarks, the Tillson Water Tower.He was on the department when the Cereal Milling Company oatmenl mill burned., also owned by E.D. TillsonAsked which was the worst fire he had to help fight. Mr Riach says only "They were all bad ones ."At the time of these early fires, the department had 15 tiemen. and the Chief. Their equipment consisted of two and a half inch lines con nected directly to the hydrants, with pressure from a water wheel and motor located at the pumping station.The "fire trucks" were all horse-drawn carts, and at the beginning, the town did not even own their own horses. Some of the animals came from the Riach stablee, some from the old Canadian Ex­press Company (now Grand Trunk Railroad), and some from the stables of Dr. MacDonald, managed by Oscar Carle. These latter stables were located on the present site of the P.U.C. It was a big day when the own horse. To facilitate fighting fires, the harness, collar, and other trappings for the horse were hung on a rod. The horse would then back under, the kernels dropped, a few clasps were fastened, and the horse was ready to go.At that time, there were two hose wagons and one ladder cart"For bad first,'' saysCaptain Riach, "other horses would assist."The majority of fires In those days were qhimney fires, caused by woodbunng kitchen stnves. "By gee. Bad Fire in 1933 Happy Birthday Tillsonburg We Are Proud To Join In The Celebration Of Tillsonburg's 100th Birthday EXTERIOR PAINTING & DECORATING By ... GEORGE FRIEDRICH 65 FRANK ST. TILLSONBURG PH. 842-8628 FREE ESTIMATES ON ANY JOB SCOTTY’S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT 327 SIMCOE ST.____________TILLSONBURG | SPECIALIZING IN | SCOTH BURGERS - CHICKEN IN A BASKET HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS SHRIMP BOATS FISH AND CHIPS SOn ICE CREAM OPEN YEAR ROUND TAKE OUT SERVICE OPEN: Mon. to Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. phone 8424509 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Pag* 9 Disastrous Downtown Fire in 1903 The Liberal June 4, 1MJ igrge portion of Our Fair Town Made Desolate by the Destroying Element THE TOTAL LOSS ESTIMATED AT ABOUT J75.000. several Business Houses Wiped Out and Many Families Rendered Homeless The most disastrous fire that has ever occurred in the history of our town took place on Monday, and what was wce a block of bustling business houses is now a scene of desolation. The town bell had just sounded the hour of noon when It was quickly succeeded by the mad clanging of the firebell.Fire had been discovered in the rear room of the building occupied by C. Buckberrough esablacksmith shop. It was a large frame structure, originally intended as a roller skating rink, and was like so much matchwood, making it an easy prey lor the flames. It was surrounded by old frame buildings, stables, etc., and it was at once realized that the situation was serious. therewith and surrounding it. blew In an angling direction Luckily, however, the wind across Broadway, and that This picture was taken during the June 1st fire in 1903 in downtown Tillsonburg. away from the Queen’s which, with the efforts put forth by the bucket and fire brigades, was perhaps the greatest achievement ot the whole disaster.Considerable damage was occasioned to many of the stocks on the west side of Broadway through heat and water, the premises affected being W. Armstrong, barber, (slighty); Dr. Bennett's surgery; Jno. McDonald, tailoring and gent's fur­nishings; W.J. Wilkins.MesdamesBrumweti ana sncnown, restaurant; G.W. Hare 4 Son. ticket agent and central telephone office; McIntosh * Waller, boots and shoes; W.B Brown. jeweller; E.l. Torrens, hardware. W. McDonald drugs; J.M. Jerome, jeweller; and Jno. McIntyre, dry goods, and Short * Co., tailors, slightly, as well as to the various families who reside over the stores.So intense was the heat on Broadway while the fire was raging that it snapped all the plate glass fronts on the west side and blackened and blistered the fronts very badly so that they will require considerable painting to bring them back to a presentable appearance.The absence of a ladder or two and sufficient help to quench the flying embers on the roofs ot the dwellings onWashington Grand Avenue which were in the track of the firey element, were chiefly accountable for the (Continued on Page 10) GOODLETT’S GROCERY IN THIS OUR 25th YEAR OF SERVING TILLSONBURG AND DISTRICT Stiff south-east wind was blowing, which carried the flames directly to the stores which lined Broadway in a solid block north from Brock street. The fire brigade were soon on the spot but the flames had gained such headway that it was im­possible to subdue them, and they went on their resistless way northward and westward until the entire block bounded on the east by Harvey street, on the north by Ridout street, on the west by Broadway, and on the south by Brock street was reduced to a smouldering mass of ruins with the ex­ception of the corner block occupied by the Traders Bank, Hobbs' hardware store, McFarlane's barber shop, and Waterhouse's wool store. A solid cement and brick fire wall on the north side of the latter store proved an effectual barrier to the flames, and enabled the firemen to get them under control at this point.Five streams were playing on the flames, which reduced the pressure to such an extent as to make the waterworks almost useless.As soon as the gravity of the situation was realized, word was at once conveyed to Tillson's waterworks department, where steam was gotten up as quick as possible, and the extra pressure thus obtained did g«xf service in staying the progress of the flames.At one time it seemed as though the entire business portion of the town from Brock street northwards went the flames but the stores to the west were saved by firemen, as well as men, women and children who formed bucket brigades and kept the roofs and other available points drenched with water, the fire was prevented from crossing the street.Had the Traders Bank building been consumed, it is doubtful if the Queen's Hotel would have withstood the great devastator, and once the fire got a foot-hold on that comer away would have went the entire block connected Congratulates Tillsonburg ON 100 Years of Progress From left, Leigh Hartnett, Gladys Stroud, Susan Hartnett, Al Goodlett, Peggy Goodlett, Alma Peters, Hazel Smith, Jim Hartnett, Ron Haycock. Goodlettc-GROCERY- O Finest Quality Red Brand Beef 332 Broadway Phone 842-3679 We Deliver Section 2, Pag* 10 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Business Section Hard Hit (Continued from Page ») destruction which occurred in the quarter-some two blocks or more from the Broadway conflagration. A number of those lasidents were at the sone at the first blaze aiding the sufferers in rescuing thefr household effects, wheil word came of the danger in their own neighborhood. They then hastened over to find their homes in flames and beyond all hope of salvation. In all four dwellings were burning and a number of other buildings badly scor­ched before the flames were under control on this section.It was with the utmost difficulty that the residences of W.H. Stinson. G.T.R. agent, and Rev. E. Bosworth, were saved. The former a frame building was situated within a few feet of that oc­cupied by Mr. Robertson, which was destroyed, and it was only by the persistent efforts of the firemen and the bucket brigade that the house was saved. Mr. W.L. Lindsay, who was on the roof with the lawn hose, and kept it saturated with water, also contributed in no small degree to the success of the battle. Mr. Bosworth's house was .on fire several times, also were Mr. E.J. Wood's and Mr. Hobb's, but by close watching and unceasing efforts they were prevented from burning. Indeed the utmost ' vigilence on the entire west side was necessary, as the flying embers ingited innumerable buildings which but for promt action would soon have been prey for the flames.The conduct of one and all in the midst of such direful scenes was conspicuous perhaps most for the many manifestations of great presence of mind and an entire absence of hysteria and for the generous help offered on all sides to save effects and stay the progress of the flames.Splendid work was wrought .by the many brigades who effected the saving of the houses on the north side of Ridout street east, the Methodist church aiM par­sonage and several of the dwellings surrounding the burnt district on Washington Ave. The loss would have been much heavier but for their efforts in keeping those on the roofs well supplied with water from wells and cisterns, many of which were pumped dry in an endeavor to quench the monster.The loss to the telephone company will be heavy as every instrument was disconnected and it will be necessary to put in a new cable The local managers, G.W. Hare & Sons were prompt in their measures to place the service in working order. Communication with the outside world was ob­tained by five o'clock, and experts are busily engaged in completing the repairs. A special messenger has been engaged for the ac­commodation of subscribers and no expense has been spared in the efforts to per­fect the service.The electric light service on the south Broadway circuit was crippled on Monday night. The damage to the wires was repaired on Tuesday and the service was completed at night.Not withstanding the extent of their losses many of the unfortunate ones seemed remarkably cheerful. and doubtless business will soon set about establishing be estimated: $2,500. warehouse $2,500 and goods in His loss is partially cover** by insurance in the Dereham Following is a list of the sufferers, with their losses avocations as soon as suitable Ruins pt 1003 Fire The Royal Canadian Legion Takes Pride In Saluting Tillsonburg*s 100th Birthday E HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURGRONMcMillan's barber shop serving THE TRICOUNTY AREA FOR 9 YEARS OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY 9 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.FRIDAY 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. - CLOSED WEDNESDAYS We Have Complete Facilities For Any Occasion WEDDING PARTIES BANQUETS and LUNCHEONS McMillan s BARBER SHOP & MEN’S HAIRSTYLING Royal CanadiarrLegion BRANCH 153 Fo< Further Information Contact E.H. FRIEND 842-314316 DURHAM ST. 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Their losses were but secondary.__Very com­mendable was an act done by a number of young girls who led the frightened horses from the barns and stables to places of safety. The women of the town turned out and fought the fire shoulder to shoulder with the men, and in some instances did most desperate fighting.John Crandall had his nose broken and received other serious injuries by a pail that was thrown from the roof of Rev. E. Nosworth’s residence. Edgar Wilson carries a beautiful black eye, the result of coming in contact with a cutter that fell on him when being taken down from the loft in House's barn. John Weston had a narrow escape frpm being burned to death. He was overcome by heat and smoke while rescuing books and papers from his office and had to be carried out.At one time the fire spread with such fearful rapidity that loss of life seemed im­minent. Everything was like tinder from the dry weather and with the high winds no wonder stout hearts quailed. Hundreds of willing hands assisted in removing goods, and household effects from the doomed buildings, but in most cases valuable articles were destroyed or lost owning to thoughtlessness in placing them in exposed places Mrs. Newman wishes us to correct the rumor to the ef­fect that the fire was caused by her children. Willie and Alfie, playing with matches They were at the Kin­dergarten when the fire broke out and therefore could not have been responsible for the Mr. J.E. .Weston was for­tunate in one respect. On the morning of the fire he had shipped 50,000 dozen eggs which had been gathered in during the previous week. He narrowly escaped a double loss having had hard work in saving his home on Rolph The mayor of Aylmer was very prompt in offering assistance as the following telegram to Mayor Brasher will show: "Hook and ladder wagon and hose wagon now jjrt Grand Trunk to your town. Meet them with horses at station on arrival. W.S. Caron, Mayor."Chief Pow informs us that notwithstanding an extra force of six or seven con­stables on duty, considerable quantities of household and other goods were stolen. If those who appropriated them will return them nothing , further will be said. Those ladies who passed hot tea and coffee to those who were fighting the fire, performed a thoughtful act which deserves special mention. Mr. W.R. Hobbs' loss will be heavy. Although his store escaped the flames his stock had been removed and a good portion of it was either destroyed or stolen.A few days before the fire Mr. Thos. Fero had put in a large stock of galvanized iron and eaves troughing material, all of which wai destroyed. None of his ztobk was saved. Mr. J.M. Clark had recently put in an ex­tensive stock of ready-made clothing a great portion of which, together with tweeds, worsteds and other materials, was destroyed.Mr- George Colburn was knocked down and stepped on By a horse which was being ridden at a rapid pace down Broadway.The first residence to burn on Ridout street was that of Mrs. Fowks. She stepped to the back door, not knowing the fire was so close, when the flames came right into the shed, ■ taking the week's washing on their way. Nothing could be saved in the kitchen but just the effects at the front of the house. From Ingersoll At the meeting of the council on Monday evening attention was drawn to the fact that a rumor had been current during the afternoon that the town council had refused to aid Tillsonburg In connection with the big fire In the town. Mayor Berry stated that no request had been made to him for assistance and remarked that had the Tillsonburg people made the request he would have been only too pleased to render them all assistance in his power as Chief Executive of this municipality-Ingersoll Chronicle. From WoodstockFellow- Oxfordites will sympathize with the people of Tillsonburg in the loss of which they have sustained through yesterday's fire. In most Ihstances where a disasterous conflageration has visited one of the smaller Ontario towns, its effect has been such that the place has never recovered from it. We could name half a dozen municipalities where large business blocks have been burned never to be rebuilt. But such is the enterprise of the citizens of Tillsonburg. as manifested in recent years in a large variety of ways, that we expect a different result in their case If we are not mistaken in them, this disaster will be but the means of stirring them to greater efforts for the improvement and development of their town-Woostock Sentinel Review. < From Simcoe On Monday at noon Mayor Austin received a telegram from the Mayor of Tillson­burg stating that a serious fire was raging there and requested assistance. The alarm was rung and the firemen assembled and in short order had a steamer, hose and hose reel on a flatcar at the Air Line, where a locomotive was ready to rush them to Tillsonburg. On arrival at Courtland, the Mayor, who accompanied the firemen, received a telegram announcing that the fire was under control and the assistance would not be needed. The special train returned to town. 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One Mile West of Tillsonburg 842-5901-2 July 2B, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Page 15 Hotel Destroyed * three are seriously —J _ Sleeping Inmates ueo oy the cry or Fire, many narrowly escape i their lives - The hotel a I wreck-The stocks of . Short, John VanLoon, M.C.R. Ticket OfficeHy Damaged - N.A. oke-Heroic igade -Special Train from Balo brings relatives of is Dunbar. lamentable clothing were badly singed, but no fracture at the limbs of life which resulted. Miss Jessie Grey, aged twenty- raised a thirty foot ladder at the rear of the building, which provided a means of exit for The the left temple which frac­tured her skull. Her body was badly burned showing evidence of severe Injury. EL DISASTER shortly after noon. favorably. Miss Maud Campbell, who occasions. from falling on the corner of the second balcony During cheerfulMiss Dunbar received the The injured seems quite clear. She still about -------------------- --------------r.__ ___ _ _____reaching the hospital. during the night but IsClarence Bernard, aged brighter this morning twenty-seven, showed very Miss Minnie Mero had a little evidence of external fracture of the spine but no burned about the head, hands permanent recovery. Her be Dead: Miss Jessie iy, milliner at W.B. isrth's department store, gse home is in Stayner. llsrence Bernard, of ■onto, traveller for, Flett, bomas Wheatly. of Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your Centennial Year he Injured Miss Dunbar of Balo, guest of Miss Mero, (rs. Joh Mero, wife of the (iss Minnie Mero, ighter of the proprietor, be above tells the tale of i of the most lamentable amities that has ever k place on Wednesday ming about five o'clock, m the Queens Hotel was cticaliy destroyed by fire, t how the fire originated is aystery, it having gained siderable headway before Itruction of property is in lompanied by loss of life, lion it is more appalling, ivery room in the hotel ■ occupied, and when the lupants were awakened I found themselves en- oped in clouds of smoke It I be readily understood king a means of safety, f hotel was provided with escapes, but they proved ctially useless, the oc- pnts being obligated to ape by means of the glows or any way possible, I rapidly did the flames broen PERSONALLY DESIGNED HOMES WHERE A LITTLE IMAGINATION ADDS A LOT MORE TO LIVING alarm was speedily ponded promptly. Mr. R. rvill was on Broadway ph with his ice wagon when first alarm was heard,I he hustled down to the hall and got the hose reel re scene of the fire in a ft order.Rte fire brigade responded mptly and did splendid iv>ce, the flames soon “g under control, not ^standing the in- pmable nature of the faing. Reeve Thompson f soon on the scene and P>ang the necessity for Pers at once took steps to l"re some. Mr. J.M. Pme also single handed P.O. Box 3 Tillsonburg - 842-9509 Section 2, Poae 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 HOTEL DISASTER (Continued from Page 15) door and upon opening it discovered that the hall was full of smoke. She at once called Mrs. Mero, whose room was close by, and then awakened her sister, Miss Mary. By this time the room was fast filling with smoke and realizing that no time was to be lost she gathered an armfull of clothing and made her escape by the window, lowering herself at arms length and dropping into the arms of someone who caught L.R. Short lost his entire stock of clothing material, etc., amounting to over 2,000 dollars, which was partially covered by Insurance.N.A. Hewer's dry goods and tially covered by insurance. The block on which this store times, but fortunately did not 'Oil Boom' Meant High Rent In 102$. the oldest building in the town which still retained its original design on the southwest corner of Broadway and Oxford Street. Mr. John McIntyre. At one time the building had been rented out for 11 00 per month HAPPY per month. This lasted rmlv ■ .. S3.00. Dr. McQueen owned the building plannJ; build an up-toite PRECAST Wishes Tillsonburg 100th BIRTHDAY FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS Her sister quickly followed, a man on the fire escape steadying herself as much as possible. In her fall she sustained a sprained ankle and strained back. They lost moat of their clothing but were thankful to escape with their lives.W.A. McCollom, druggist, had a narrow escape. He was observed at the window of his room and was about exhausted from the smoke when rescued and assisted down a ladder.Mr. Mero, the proprietor of John Van Loon, whose barber shop was in the basement of the the hotel, will suffer considerably, moat of his furniture being damaged work during the trying time.They were on hand promptly and worked unremittingly all day fighting the fire and clearing away the debris.Their faithful work was the comment on all sides. A valuable gold watch hands and knees and escaped with some burns.Messrs. Rojers and Chewning, of the Borden Condensing Co., along with which was lost while escaping from the burning building. her, but in jumping from the Jeromes block.None of the furniture, stock or clothing was saved and the covered by insurance. The hotel is practially destroyed, There is no doubt that had it picked up on the side walk by Chief Chilton, nothing being found missing. a special train arrived from 3 GOOD REASONS FOR INSTALLING PRECAST CONCRETE STEPS: 1 2. 3 Enhances the beauty and value of your home Expertly installed without piles of ceme^hand sand on your paths and lawns. No waiting for concrete to cure, no frost problems, ORNAMENTAL IRON RAILINGS TO MATCH I UNIT ISTfP WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION FOR TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL the building the loss would have been much greater, the fire by that means being prevented from spreading.W.G. Herring was one of the first on the scene and he did good work in catching some ot the unfortunates as they jumped from the balcony of the burning building. The remains of Miss Grey were taken to her home in Stayner on the afternoon train and accompanied by Mr. Hogarth. They were followed to the station by employees of the store with whom she was a general bringing Mr. and Mrs. H. Miles. Mr and Mrs. W Dresser, Mrs. Charlie, Mr. H Dunbar and Dr. E. P. Hussey the family physician. The latter returned last night. Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Charlie a brother of Miss Dunbar The Queens hotel was one of being well conducted and centrally located was popular with the travelling public. It was originally a two story building but some thirty of the Presbyterian choir and had made many ' friends during her short residence here The dead were removed to the undertaking rooms of J.M. Taylor where they were prepared for shipment to their late homes.Business during the day was at the standstill and a deep feeling of gloom prevailed through the town.The M.C.R. ticket office which was next door to the hotel was badly damaged by smoke and water. remodelled and another story for 17,000 dollars divided as follows: - 32.000 in Sun Fire and $15,000 divided between the British American. Phoenix, and Commercial Union. DRIVE IN PLEASE DRIVE OUT PLEASED Complete Repair Senice At Reasonable Rates LICENSED MECHANIC FRANK'S FINA SERVICE 8 SIMCOE ST. CORNER HWY. 19 & 3 PH. 842-8581 TILLSONBl July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Pag. 17 [ravel Club Formed /2 Years Ago , c of the oldest women's sanitations in existance In XnburR is the Tillsonburg i,dies' Travel Club.I, was in the year 1900 that HUb now known as the Jlsonburg Ladies' Travel 1ut, was formed. At that . e Mrs Holstead came Xn Toronto to organize the Xnburp branch, but the sent Club has no af- ihJ,ions with any broader nianiration.rse first president was the ,le Mrs *' W Livingstone. ' elaborate constitution „s drawn up. as well as a set .(bylaws This gave the aims nd objects of the club, which WM. B. HOGARTH LTD. GENERAL INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Article one: This club shall e mown as the Tillsonburg ranch of the Travel Club.Article Two:This object of this club tall be to take trips in nagination to different euntries and learnall that is ossible of the practical etails of each tour-to read p.lo date magazine articles nd notes from guide books nd books of travel.The aims and objects are till much the same, and the eneral conduct has changed try little The meetings are ow held in the evenings, rice a month from October i March At the end of the •ason. members vote by allot on the country to be 1 9 3 2 Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri - County Area For Over 40 Years mdied the following year, nd a program committee is ipointed to draw up the mrse of study and designate pics to be assigned to the lembers Many countries ivebeen studied throughout The final meeting is in the »m of a dinner meeting in e Spring. 1874 Notes ovember 13 - Progress of the Waterworks - Already the main is laid from London St. nearly to the Market Square • a distance of over 1,500 feet, and by the middle of next week the whole of the main will be laid, and work commenced on the cross streets. ovember 27 - About half- past eight o'clock yester­day evening, a fire broke out in the cellar of Mr. F. Henry's Grocery and Liquor Store, east side Broadway. and. the building being frame, spread so rapidly that scarcely anything could be saved from the buildings adjoining, the occupants barely escaping with their lives. Stores lost include: Messrs. J. & J. Short & Co's store; Mr. Forshee's; store and dwelling of Mr. F. Marett, buildings to the north of Messrs. Short & Co. until it reached Mr. A. Wilson’s corner. Fire then crossed Brock street to the A.T. Cutler store; Dr. Sinclair's residence. Loss is over S100.000. ---- ecember 18 - Mr. D. Merrill & Son, proprietors of the Queen's Hotel, have been engaged in laying pipes from the Sulphur Springs to convey the water to their hotel for the use of theirguests Pipes have been 3NBUR ■■ “ w ft Stall In Front 01 Office On 33 London Street East 1 9 7 2 The Year was 1932 Hogarth Insurance Was Born 1932 C. Stanley Hogarth started his own Insurance Business, Selling General and Life Insurance. In 1939 Wm. B. Hogarth arrived from Toronto where he had been selling insurance to go in partnership with his father, working out of 39 London Street East, which is still the present location. C. S. Hogarth died in 1946 and Wm. B. Hogarth took over the business. In 1951 he moved the office from its present location to 38 Harvey Street where he added Real Estate. He remained there until 1960. After extensive renovations to the original house at 39 London Street East, the office was once again returned to its original location where it has remained since. In 1959 The Hogarth Insurance and Real Estate business became known as Wm. B. Hogarth Ltd. Officers of The Company were formed with Bill Hogarth, President, Bruce Hogarth, Vice President and Paula Hogarth as Secretary Treasurer and Director- From a one man operation in 1932 Wm. B. Hogarth has expanded over the ’ years to be one of the largest insurance and Real Estate Firms in Tillsonburg and The 'Tri-County Area, employing 12 people full time in Tillsonburg and two more in Peelee Island. Wm. B. Hogarth, President Bruce Hogarth, Vice President, Ken Webster Real Estate Manager George Breen - Manager Life Department Mary Szikszay - Secretary Audrey Rose - 842-4919 Tillsonburg 1872 CENTENNIAL 1972 The Officers and Staff of Wm. B. Hogarth Ltd. — Gord Waved 842 5245 Hartley Smith 842 553* Lottie Dickenson - 842-3781 Madeline Moulton - 842-2113 Maybelle Ravin - 842-2398 Mary Stephenson • 842-2075CALL DAYS - 842-3*77 WM. B. HOGARTH LTD. Realtor General Insurance & Real Estate Member of Tillsonburg Real Estate Board 39 London St. E. 842-3677 Tillsonburg Section 2, Rego 18 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Joly 28, IW2 Queen's Hotel Fire on May 20, 1B08. Photo loaned by W.E. Jeffery Delinquents, Etc. During 1880 January 30 - A young woman named — — <5f Straf- fordville, employed as a domestic in Port Rowan, received fearful treatment at the hands of a few village toughs on Monday night. She is said to be addicted to drink and spent the night with these toughs, getting into a fearfully intoxicated state. She is supposed to have been used in a moat brutal manner and was thrown out of a back door, falling several feet, and this morning was found in an a most unconscious state. Shenow lies in a very critical condition. No arrests have been made. February 18 - The new Post Office, now being fitted up by Mr. E.D. Tillson, in his brick block will, when finished, be one of the neatest in its fittings of any office in Ontario. It is being fitted from plans furnished by the government, slightly altered and improved by Mr George Younie. The office will be ready in a few February 27 - During the past week. Mr. E.D. Tillson has demolished the old homestead built by his father about fifty years ago. It was the first frame building erected in Dereham. but has at length WE SALUTE TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL | 187 2]-pl 972 ) SOPER’S PLUMBING & HEATING STRAFFORDVILLE PHONE 866-5651 • Duro and Jacuzzi Pumps • Roberts - Gordon Furnaces - Eavestroughing -(GALVANIZED* ALUMINUM) FREE ESTIMATES SOPER’S LPLUMBING I HEATING \ Str.HordvlllelU.S6S1 j Owned and Operated By — Soper /____ Builders Supplies Ltd. Wl» P* Customs Changed Literally, That Is From the Customs Records Also duty free were ■ of 1814, we find that they had coming into Canada fw' some trouble with "Seditious German prisoners |a Circulars." These were country This also appt,, banned from entry Into the Austro-Hungarians .l9 Canada under Item 1201 of the Canada.Customs Tariff of l»07. There was great care HeThey included circulars io the possibility of mailed in envelopes with the into Canada the dree front of "Louisiana Railway disease of "hoof and mo« and Navigation Company", to Many memos were |.ce_ make appearances deceiving by our local customs off The titles of some of the pertaining to the care materiel were. Tlustrated treetment of articles that Bits”, and Ally Eloper's Half the possibility of carryin. Holiday." and were both sent disease Great care had la from London. England. taken in the ImportatuaFurther investigation of the meats, any animal proda Customs Records reveals and foods, even f, succumbed to the march ot improvement March 26 We notice that Mr E.D. Tillson has com­menced to grade Lisgar Aveue, between the bridge and the concession, and that Mr. Sinclair is getting the brick and other material on the ground for his new residence, which will. when completed, be quite an ornament to the town. CONGRATULATIONS TILLSONBURG ON YOUR 100th BIRTHDAY .Esso.PETE’S AUTO SERVICE O OFFERS YOU MARK IV Tht Bluest Mine I. MOBILE BIB COHOITIOHIHG c 0 0 L NOW IS THE TIME FOR AIR CONDITIONING We Hove The Right Unit For Your Cor * SERVICE TO Alt MAKES * Specialists In Complete Motor Overhaul We Are Equipped To Handle Any Job Large or Small - All Wort Guaranteed LICENSED MECHANICS • RADIO EQUIPPED VEHICLES PETE'S AUTO SERVICE 510 Broadway 8424151 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Pag. 19 The Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers CONGRATULATE TILLSONBURG on its 100th ANNIVERSARY 1972-1(73 BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICIALSLeft to right: George (Kitch) Hill. Michael Murray. George Lysy. R. J.Morrison, Peter G. Newell. M.C.. Ernest Duckett, J A. Leathong, C. N. Heath. George A. Demeyere, Ted Raytrowsky. Joyce R. Ostrander. W. E. Grant, Remie Miggens. Don Burgess. Walter Husxcso. Joe Prohaszka, Alvin Lindsay, Stanley C Smith and Ted Frystak JOB OPPORTUNITIES - At the Auction Exchange and at Head Office in Tillsonburg. approximately 200 adults and students are employed during the market season in the winter and crop measurement tn the PROPERTY VALUE - Assessment for local business and property tax is in excess of 3383.000.Flue-Cured restaurant and motel facilities of Tillsonburg. Board entertained delegations from Italy, France. United States and Austria. These delegates, while primarily In­terested in tobacco, were en- VISITING DELEGATIONS tronic accounting machines In addition to a spacious and comfortableHEAD OFFICE BUILDING. TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO Pictured sbovejs the Head Office of The Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board. The office is modern in design, is air-conditioned, electrically heated and brilliantly lighted: also equipped with elec-Accounting Offices and a Library: also ample storage for records and supplies particularly so since several records are kept on microfilm MEMBERS AND OFFICIALS THE ONTARIO LUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS MARKETING BOARD JOSEPH PROHASZKA, RR 1, Strathrov, Ontario ROBERT J. MORRISON. RR 1. Langton. Onia T ERNEST DUCKETT. RR 1, La WALTER HUSZCZO, RR OFFICIALS GEORGE A. DEMEYERE.ChairmanTED RAYTROWSKY,Vice ChairmanCHARLES N. HEATH. JOYCE R. OSTRANDER.TreasurerWILLIAM E. GRANT.Operations Manager JAMES A. LEATHONG.Assistant Secretary REFLECTION AND PROSPECTIVE The tobacco growing enterprise, although started in the last half of production and dollar return for the tobacco crops Norfolk Oxford Elgin Dollar ReturnM3.21t.448 _J23,4(S.7»2 31(2,1(1,451 The Ontario Flu-Cured Tobacco Growers Section 2, Page 20 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Iter for the town Tillson's Water Tower. "Hamlet on the Otter", a historical sketch of Tillsonburg by Ellen H Eff, gives the following information about the water tower: "The hamlet's first pipeline fed water from hillside springs through underground wooden "pump-logs" formed by boring a two or three-inch hole through small pine logs, the ends turned to bell and socket joints forced together that made a water-tight con­nection. It ran to the pioneer dwelling of the first settler, George Tillson, east of the old White Bridge It also supplied a trough some 300 feet east of the bridge and used by the incoming farmers as a watering place for their horses as they drove into town. Second line started at the corner of Brock Street and Broadway, running to a trough on Bloomer Street, also for the benefit of those bringing grain to the grist mill located there. In IMO. an experimental line, nucleus of the present system was laid. It was a three-inch pipe con­nected with an hydraulic ram on the ravine on the west side of Cranberry Street (now Tillson Ave.). This line stopped on the west side of Broadway near the top of the hill, serving the homes of Dr. Joy Alvin Merrill and George Tillson. Even­tually, a gathering system for four, six, and eight-inch tile branching out as feeders from as many as a dozen wells was completed on Annandale Farm at the stratum of sand and clay. There, tile was laid five feet to 1< feet underground with cleaning wells at appropriate places. In the meantime, the large brick and stone tower 125 feet high was erected, its eight storeys on the north bank of the picturesque Otter dam that formed Lake Joseph. The structure was destroyed by fire in the early ItOO's. stopped on the west side of Broadway near the top of the hill and served just the three homes of Dr. Joy, Alvin Merrill and George Tillson.Eventually, a gathering system of four, six, and eight inch tile branched out as feeders from as many as a dozen wells on the Annandale Farm. The tile was laid from five feet to It feet un­derground with cleaning wells at appropriate places The ditches were dug by manual labor, cave-ins being a daily occurrence. Sheet piling was used to prevent slides.In the meantime a large brick stone tower that reached a height of 125 feet, eight storeies in all. was erected on the north bank <*" the Otter dam that formed Lake Joseph . The third storey contained a reservoir for water to service the town. Its storage capacity later was increased by a 2M.M0 gallon stand-pipe on the east side of Broadway, north of the overhead bridgeThe system devised by E D Tillson was adequate to serve the needs of the public and did so in a fairly satisfactory manner for many years. When he died in IM2 the system he left had a large steam pump capable of pumping many times more water than was required, but installed with the idea that it might be, and later was. used as fire protection for the community This pump was equipment were install* soon as possible In a * temporary building a bo- feet south-wont of the bw. building and though Happy Birthday Tillsonburg TRACTORS JUES * SERYIC or call RJ. (Reef) OLDKIDGE FARM EQUIPMENT SERVING THE AREA FOR 25 YEARS Courtland 842 507 k NORM BYERLAY XsALES <8 SERVICE ■1972 Y) PROUD TO BE SERVING TILLSONBURG AND AREA Tillsonburg's good supply on the west bank of the Stoney of water has had a dynamic Creek ravine.effect on its progress and All this is a long way from expansion. the flow that brought water toThe first settler. George the first home here years ago, Tillson, had water supplied to the flow that also supplied a his pioneer dwelling from a trough some 300 feet east of pipeline from his growing the bridge where in-coming orchards east of the White farmers stopped to water Bridge (the water coming their horses. The second line, from the hillside springs in those pioneer days, started through underground wooden at the corner of Brock Street pump-logs). Today the supply and Broadway, running to a and distribution of water is trough on Bloomer Street for still a matter of attention here the benefit of those bringing under the Public Utilities grain to the grist mill located Commission, there.The Town of Tillsonburg The "pump-logs" were purchased the waterworks interesting ones. They were system in 1928 from the made by boring a two or Tillson Co. This system only three-inch hole through small served the general water pine logs The ends were users of the town. The turned to ball and socket separate fire protection joints which, when forced distributing system, operated together, made a water tight by the town, obtained the connection that lasted for water supply from Lake years.Lisgar. In 1890 an experimentalThe general water supply line, really the nucleus of the was supplied from surface present day system, was laid, wells on the Annandale farm. It was a three-inch pipe Constant ' pressure was connected with an hydraulic maintained by a 288,000 ram in the ravine on the west gallon stand pipe, located on side of Cranberry St. (now the opposite side of Bear St. Tillson Ave.) This line fR? WHEEL HORSE A Electrical Motas * Lawn Mowers 1 Small Engine Repairs * Complete Sermce On Snowmobiles Ml Matas I ModelsGuaranteed For 2 Years Fully Equipped * Machine Shop * Machining * Mitaig Open Daily — 8 A.M. To 6 P.M. NORM BYERLAY Sales & Service R. R. 3. TILLSONBURG PHONE 842-8579 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Page 21 Water System Continued from Page 20) ‘Sectors at the annual ,tine in 1924 authority was ' ’o build a new pum- ^e install another pump, make such additions as necessary to meet the uirements of the farm. , new pumphouse was -ember. 1925. m 1905*1006 the ex- s of the waterworks .inaccurately recorded, ,h being listed as farm and paid Resources Commission was asked to make a study of the local requirements and to recommend the procedure to be followed. A one million gallon reservoir and a large feeder line bisecting the town east and west, and north and south, has now been built. The project coat cloae to a million dollars. AU fire hydrants are now on pressure at all times, and have an ample supply of water to feed them.E.D.Tillaon started JLf a franchise had been jned from the town and a nanv formed. At this . .L h,v.ks showed a net 77, With the repairs on mains and removal of the ,3 wells pending, the jonburg Waterworks many petitioned the town lax revision to be rative for 20 years. i U28. the water system taken over by the lonburg Public Utilities, iduded at that time, the Is in the Vienna Woods, ein the Beach Woods, the netting lines on starting at Brock St. between Broadway and Bidwell Street, continuing down the alley, turning west on Baldwin Street and south on Bidwell Street to his mill pond. This is the funeral procession at the death of a former Tillsonburg Fire Chief Theodore Young. Mr. Young passed away while ringing the bell In the town hall on Armistice Day Anniversary. Shown in the procession are: first pair, left to right, Fire Chief Anson Fewster, assistant chief Croesett; second pair. Firemen "—■* “—*■— u------a.Harold Burger, Henry Woulds; fourth. Captain Dunseith. Elgin Boughner; sixth, Morley Oetran—, — ------------- - —,-----Fred Riach, and Thomas Cowell Also shown are members of the Tillsonburg branch of the Bert Newman: fifth. Lloyd aping station on Hyman A EICHENBERG MOTORS (1971) LTD. PROUD TO BE SERVING TILLSONBURG AND THE AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS. nent the supply of water le northern section This produced a small ilityuf hydrogen sulphide (sulphur water) which red to be very ^1963 further supplies ■ required and two wells■ drilled on the farm of ism Vasily. Then use of nsive program of con- ttion The Ontario Water e Talkies rive Here ment of a first night at a ywood theatre was ap- utt at the formal opening he new Capitol threate in I. New equipment for ing pictures and a sealing •city for 600, a stage for Seville 36 feet wide and 14 in depth, an orchestra pit a beautiful decor made it was filled opening night, program for the opening Ik was; Monday -Tuesday »y-Saturday-Tom Mix Mtry Rides Again. Harold Moore Vice President Bill Broad President Murray Sandham Service Manager ★ CHRYSLER * DODGE ★ PLYMOUTH ★ FARGO We Care about you and your car EICHENBERG MOTORS (1971) Ltd. Owned and Operated by Bill Broad, Harold Moore, Murray Sandham 39 BROADWAY_______________842-5953___________________TILLSONBURG Section 2, Poge 22 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 installed in 1(54 directory was published, the was eliminated when • that the community received booths. In 1912. pioneer days of the telephone, of operators being hurled days (including Saturday) Sunday, apparently, was no the lines were only open from2 to 4. Holiday service was restricted to the hours crisisinto 1(20, it looked like this number would exceed 1,000 sometime during the next warnings were received, the instruments were im­mediately grounded and remained so until the storm warning for telephone customers. It read: "Do not attempt to use the telephone on the approach of, or during, a thunder storm”. There Street. The 2000th Instrument that time. Printed All the Focts customers could also reach telephone THE CENTENNIAL SOUVENIRand this helped to increase the number of customers to Cl miles between Woodstock and Tillsonburg became joint managers, and telephone numbers were Coming of the Telephone The year 1879 marked the entry of the telephone Into the life of Tillsonburg residents... just a year before the Bell Telephone Company of Canada was organized.Direct distance dialing 1966, when facilities also increased in the Bell ..—— _ ...Telephone dial exchange lightening. When building on Harvey Street,------‘■the erection of the building being completed in 1957. The building on Broadway that now serves as the central financial crisis which lengthened into the depression of the 1930s postponed this event until 1938, when the 1000th in­strument was installed in the bought in 1929. Tillson placed a telephone line between his town and the G. W. Railway. The memoirs of an early Bell Telephone employee relates that he installed telephones in Tillsonburg in 1880 and 1881.Lack of money in the early days of the Bell Company resulted in a rather slow development of long distance networks, but In 1885, following a visit here by C. F. Sise. founder and managing director of the recently organized company, a line linking Tillsonburg and Ingersoll through Salford and Mount Elgin was built. This line was 18 miles long and cost $1,800 to build. Local backers for this project in­cluded G. W. Hare. E D. were later attached to the line, and, If they worked properly, there would be quite an electrical display in the vicinity of 'the swit­chboard during a storm. issued listing 13 more telephones. This indicates that the telephone was beginning to "catch on” locally. And telephone owners could only use the telephone managership and his son, A. Scott. Tillsonburg investors subscribed for $1,200 worth of construction stock.E.D.Tillson appears on the first list of local telephone subscribers published in 1885 by the Bell Company, as having had three telephones, one in his office, one in his oatmeal factory, and a third in his home.The Bell's first agent was ----r------ ------------ ------George W Hare, who owned introduced The week day and operated a men's hours of service were in­clothing store on Broadway Some time around August. 1885. a switchboard was in­stalled in the back of the store and Mr. Hare's establishment became the first Bell Telephone office in Tillson­burg. The first local direc­tory. issued in December. 1885, listed 27 telephones. It also contained an ominous (Tillsonburg's population in service was introduced, and during that year, im­provements were made in the long distance equipment. By Proud To Be Part OF Growing Tillsonburg Stylist Stylist COLONIAL HOUSE OF HAIR FASHIONS "Air Conditioned For Your Comfort" 34 Harvey St. Tillsonburg, Ontario PHONE 842-5551 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Evenings By Appointment (Member of Welcome Wagon) expansion of Bell's facilities addition it developed into a move into an entirely new building at the corner of Broadway and Ridout Streets battery system The need for stalled in the Bell building Mayor William Sutch made Springfield, Brantford ar ★ SIGNED RECIPES OF THE GOOD COOKS IN THE COMMUNITY Compiled By . . A KEEPSAK1 TO TREASURE FOREVEl THE AUXILIARY TO THE TILLSONBURG DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL * LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE ★ Available At . . HOSPITAL GIR SHOP • ARMSTRONG DRUG STORE BRYAN JONES PHARMACY • MARCUS JEWELLERS JACK WHITMORE PHARMACY • BENNER STATIONERY LTD. • RECREATION CENTRE COPIES - ‘3.00 EACH MAILED CORIES '3 Si July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 2, Page 23 1872 - TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL - 1972 NEWMAN FLOWERS LTD. • Serving MR. & MRS. BERT NEWMAN We are the second oldest Established Flower Business in Western Ontario, joining FTD in 1929. Also members of the United Florists of Canada, and Teleflora. 11972 1 "THIS IS PROGRESS” DON NEWMAN From - - BERT NEWMAN WAYNE NEWMAN "Say It With Flowers NEWMAN FLOWERS "Tillsonburg's Leading Florist Since 1926" SIMCOE STREET PHONE 842-841 1 TILLSONBURG67 Section 2, Page 24 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Section 3, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 The 216 Tillson Ave. LAISTER'S TILLSONBURG NO. 3 HIGHWAY CHAS. B. LAISTER 40 Years Of Service To Tillsonburg and District Store Fronts Thermo Units (From obituary notice. The Tillsonburg News, Dec. 20, 1928) ■*- Roche, Cornwall, England, in years of age his father died.Shortly thereafter his mother and her two boys. James and John, came to this country, where Mrs. Pollard had brothers and where they thought opportunities were better than in the Old Country. They settled in Dereham, near Mount Elgin. Richard Williams, who had known Mr. Pollard's father in England, and who came to Canada many years before, resided on the homestead this side of Mount Elgin. It was there that Mr. Pollard met the daughter of the house, Miss Martha Williams. They were married on the William March. 1864, and for a time Mr. Pollard followed the occupation of farming. This however and he decided to photography.He had a natural gift in sketching and painting, and Tillsonburg in 1871. For a number of years he employed a photographer and thus learned the business. At that time the business section was on Oxford Street, commonly known as "Rotten Row," where the first gallery owned by Mr Pollard was situated He afterwards bought a store about where the Dominion story wooden structure and the family had only been in it a year when fire destroyed the block from Oxford to Ridout streets. The family then consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Pollard and their two eldest children, hey lost everything in the fire except the clothes they had on. and it was necessary for them to make another start in life.Mr. Pollard then bought the property on the corner of Broadway and Ridout streets where he erected a new gallery, and carried on his business. Great changes have been made in photography since the days when Mr. Pollard opened his first gallery in Tillsonburg nearly one hundred years ago. At that time the photo most commonly taken was the tin­type, costing 25 cents each. Most of the business came from persons who dropped in through the day and had their picture taken which they waited a short time for and took away with them. Each tin- type- was finished up at once and given to the 1873 Notes lens. He eventually gained recognition for his industry and talent, by being awarded had several taken in different poses at one sitting. Mirrors erection of Market sheds survived by five children, three sons, Fred who was in partnership with his father, Albert in Buffalo, and Harry in photography in Calgary, Alberta. Louisa and Florence The pioneer photo-artist ot Tillsonburg was a natural artist. He devoted his life to his calling, sparing no pains to procure and develop a richly varied selection ot already completed and the building yesterday. September .. ----Presbyterians are erecting a manse for their minister. November 6 - The Bishop of Huron will (D.V.) con­secrate St. John's Church, Tilsonburg, on Wednesday. 12th inst. • Dominion of Canada for ' He diedin 1928 at the age of tor iht enjoyment of fol” tic excellence in 87. He contributed much to generations. Give Us Your Next Building Glass Auto Glass Windshields Happy Birthday Tillsonburg TILLSONBURG GLASS & MIRROR LIMITED 842-5932 Tillsonburg Tillsonburg News Thursday, May 26th -1932- Chas. B. Lalster of Wyandotte Mich, formerly of Wood stock has purchased the residence and garage at the east end of the Fiedler property (Formerly Tillson Mill Property) Broadway South on the west side of No. 3 Highway. BREAK Large or Small We Repair Them ALL'!! WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION FOR TILLSONBURG S CENTENNIAL Farm Equipment, Used Lumber and Salvage Custom Bulldozing, Campers & Box Caps Etc. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Pag. 3 picture* and puzzle public school, before the That lone structure to the original fire-alarm! everywhere, with plenty of Tillsonburg. Did anyone ever nn pretty Tillsonburg stood building in the place? That Did you know that boys' "Rotten Row," upon whose front all ambitious business mill by the White Bridge; Waterhouse's had a woollen mill where the foot-bridge plane and the auto, they deal merely with the present: the of the modest camera. I was thinking the other day. as it are now stored in the studio of double house below the Church on Harvey street wa at one time the old. old public school? That the first Avondale church, moved up BILL ARMSTRONG Funeral Director headquarters of the Salvation Army, with stores below, forming a chain with others running down to the east s RecaH life in Past our electric lamp posts' photos, giving them a suitable "PLACE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN US" Arntatrnng funeral "25 Years Of Service To The Tri-County Area 262 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG842-4238 some public-spirited body stands the n,, following article was ’(ten in 1936 by Miss L. 'tch who wrote many ,.r(ul feature articles for St Thomas Times- amal and The Tillsonburg EWs under the pseudonym of S. Paragus.She tells of the early history lhc community, and the |n who captured it in could it have been _____island?) in the folds of the Otter? west of where is now the Condenser, and the honking No. 3 Highway traffic goes shrieking through the night.Do some of you even remember the Old Red Mill, which used to greet the Forge Road people, as they came down the hill by the watering trough? — and used to run. they say, by the Graves'.Or when a gay fleet of pleasure boats dotted the Tillson Pond? which dignified itself as Lake St. Joseph on the old maps, if you pleaseAnd when the languid ladies in bangs and bustles, lolling under parasols, as gentlemen rowed them to up­river picnics, would have thought they had had a nightmare if anyone had prophesized that in less than 100 years their athletic ___ _ __ female descendants would be gin greenery, the town . swimming the lake in scant to take its high-stepping bathing suits; or frisking rses and carriages and its about its beaches in slacks, nd for gala days down to an roasting wieners after a hike chanted, sylvan island (or ----‘---------- ,Hsrd. His son, Fred, rried on the local studio, d another son. Harry, avelled widely as a olographic expert with the nadian Pacific Railroad blicity department. A andson Douglas, also crated the local studio, and his death the family nated remaining cameras d other equipment for the mmunity museum.Miss Hatch wrote: Public Library jArnretniHg funeral JHnme RESPECTFULLY SERVING EVERY FAITH WITH DIGNITY & QUALITY camps are probably as old as time? Rev. E. F. Dickson had a camp (of Brantford boys) up on Lake Lisgar in the early days. They all had their pictures taken wielding cricket bats. Mr. Dickson was the cultured Anglican minister of Tillsonburg, who intrbduced into the town Its first surpliced choir (they were boys). RECALLING THE PASTOne thing we forgot is that, besides the famous Tillson mills, a-host of others used to ply a remunerative trade along the creeks about the Hamilton's grist mill stood a little farther up. down Washington Grand Avenue; while old man Going had another on the llth. And remember, a dam went with every mill in the good old lath of it all long since disappeared.And did you know that the clever camera of the pioneer photo-artist, the late James Pollard, caught pictures of most of these things, and many others, before they Broadway corner looking down a commons-y vista to a tolerable sized building across the end. Rldout street dawns on you finally. The building two blocks away Is altered into Hampton's furniture store Opposite is an isolated Methodist church, a long rope dangling visibly west Broadway stores, all BARRY HOSNER Articled Apprentice Section 3, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Life in Past whispering lover's sent. All dormer window into a mass of and distribute it differently. The reflection, and the intimate Congratulations TILLSONBURG preacher peddling books, before he received his cap and mitre, and who later went as a missionary to Africa....Here is a chapter of modern Dr. Joy....Miss Thacker with her riding horse (Continued from Page 3) dt.uA...i ----*.. . over a board-fence-hidden k,-----.y------- ---woodyard (on the site of the is 40 v*y evident. Lilian Dress Shoppe), to the „_Tk‘' ” dividual thought, bestowed upon the Toilette of the Past, is so very evident....~.=.. oouppv,. w u>e That mioty, scintillating Salvation Army first mar- «ne of brides descending ching into town....In the through the Decades....in­background. an upper spiration to the theatrical platform supported by double future....Queen Mary in allstaircases, in front of which is her glory does not outshine now the laundry shop, made a them.fine grandstand to view street And, believe It or not,* the ST*.---------- ------- ’7------ oldtime town, with its birches peeping over backyard fences and picket feature. You see another on cheenna a lacraase same. len(iVB, coly, home-llke beauty that the modem naked spacing can never achieve. SCENES OF LONG AGO. nlrt>nd»mCe«n^!kl7t^Un1POr!dt"^ ’P»cln8 '•» never achieve, old names-old talent - slips For privacy )endl dlgntty and softly across toe dreamy lnd|vidua|ity. „d ,screen of these old certaln |ure M |c views. Hoary heads of now Mystery that half-hidden families and .BrTnfa tMn” ....°"e doub“■amities, and all toe in- •• *•— *-------------------terested, dead-and-gone descendants and married-in's of the pioneers come hovering about with pleasant memories, as the Past un­veils itself from obscuring neat palings and hitching posts and railed In boulevard. tain....Great Grandpa and Grandma Miners fresh from Cornwall — the Merrill’s from the long perished Queen's Hotel....Joseph Van Norman, brother of Grand­ma. Tillson, with his three sisters—Spalding's Dove Cotes....Montie Matheson — the town's actor....Bishop first"....Tillsonburg’s first tieworth's)....Archie Pow, her first policeman....Walter Brown, of her first jewellery store .John Lowden, who and married Rosalind Harrison, and now lives in London, Eng....Mr. Reaveley. the first H. S. principal, with a class of ancient graduates ...Mr Wilson, the veteran public school prin- Oatman, the international hockey player; Billy Law, toe champion runner, with Miss Crowley, whose etchings in HEATERS cobbler of long ago....Great Grandpa Amberger, the town's historic teamster, whose steady going shade must anxiously watch toe ramping motor lorries, which made hidious our modern midsummer nights. / CITIZENS OF NOTE. L,We discover, too, that as1 _ town we have not lacked our the McNeill. flaming John' Baptist the artist....Mr. Mantel, our citizen who lived to be IM....Ipack away the quaint old highlight impressions printed vividly on my mind:One is that in spite of our factories and wealth and command of the worlds' art!_ and genius, somehow or other our ancestors managed to dress more distinctively than do we....The superb needlework....toe beautifulexpensive fabrics their elegance faithfully caught by On Your Centennial Year HORTON'S PLUMBING - HEATING and Electrical Contractor ★ QUALITY WORK ★ FULL SELECTION * MODERATE COST Big Jobs or Small We Handle Them All ELECTRIC WATER CASCADE "40 BUY—OR—RENT VANITY SINKS STAINLESS SINKS NEW PRESTON FURNACES BEATTY and DURO PUMPS 03IWAHAVE SEVERAL GOOD TRENCHING for HYDRO or WATER BACKHOE WORK 3-Piece BATH SETS Available in . . WHITE or COLOR REPAI RS-ALTERATIONS HORTON'S PLUMBING, HEATING and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS VIENNA, ONT (CALL ART or DON) PHONE 874-44: yt QUgjlPUMPS ON HAND July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Page 5 faoHA SINDEN'S LTD. celebrates TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL After fifteen year* in that community we moved to In ISM DON'T BE FRUSTRATED E PROS DO PAINTS amazing vinyl walk covering that strips off dry * SCRUBBABLE * READY PASTED * STAIN RESISTANT ^ClLujfy wood finish Expert Advice On All Your Decorating Needs I For the past 47 years SINDENS have been called upon to do every kind of painting and decorating |ob there is. GIVE US A CALL THE NEXTTIME YOU NEED EXPERT SERVICE! REPUTATION does not come by chance.. SINDEN'S LTD. 193 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG .. it is EARNED PAINTS and WALLPAPERS EXPERT DECORATING SERVICE Custom Picture Framing Section 3, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 The Hospital From The Desk Of --------------------------- -------G. W. Stevens Administrator, TDMHThe hospital in Tillsonburg became a reality, following the bequest by John Smith of the residue of his estate to a hospital trust to be formed in the Town of Tillsonburg. It is most interesting to read clause eleven of John Smith's will. It says "The necessity for better hospital accommodation for the town of Tillsonburg and surrounding Townships having been presented bery forcibly to my mind by reason of sickness In my family. I give, devise and bequeath unto my Executor IN TRUST my residence and the lands in connection therewith being lot Twenty-Five and Lot A on the west side of Rolph Street in the Town of Tillsonburg. together with all buildings appurtenant thereto (subject to the right of my wife, Louise Smith, to occupy the same for one year after my demise) for hospital purposes and direct that my said Executor either holds the said property for that purpose or conveys the same to any proper Hospital Board of Hospital Trust formed in the said Town of Tillsonburg for the purpose of establishing and carrying on a Hospital on said premises, the same to be known as the Soldier's Memorial Hospital. Provided that, If at any time for any reason, it may appear to my Executor that it be wise for the better carrying out of my purposes for the establishment of a satisfactory hospital in the Town of Tilaonburg, that the property or any part thereof should be sold, I hereby authorize my Executor to sell the said property, or such part thereof as may be considered advisable and to make all necessary con­veyance. thereof, and the proceeds derived from the same to use in construction or equipment of a public Hospital, or wing or addition to any public Hospital in the said Town of Tillsonburg as to my said Executor may seem best, 'any' Hospital or wing to be known by the same name." And so, the idea was ex­pressed forcibly by Jonn Smith in his will. Following the probate and the setting up of the John Smith Estate, under Letters Patent dated August 17, 1913 the Tillson­burg Soldier's Memorial Hospital Trust was duly formed. The Executor named In the Will then proceeded to carry John Smith's in­structions. It became very evident that the property and residence ot John Smith were not suitable for hospital purposes and so were sold. Mr Mabee. hard­ware merchant, purchased the house and property on -- Dream to Reali r—.— built onto the Ferguson nurses residence whirl,house on the south side. This considerable strain <vy created some space for (Continued on PMeT) HOUSE OF SAFETY SHO Many Styles And Prices For Your Comfort And Protection Rolph Street at the corner of Washington Grand.The Trust then purchased the Ferguson property at Rolph and Bear Streets. This property was split by the portion of Bear Street joining Jack Alley (now Valley View). The Town Council passed By-Law No. 1234, which closed that part of Bear Street and Jack Alley and sold this erstwhile public property to the Hospital Trust for "one dollar and payment of all legal coots and fees in connection, therewith." On July 20th 1923 the cornerstone was laid by Mrs Louise Smith The silver trowel used in the ceremony is on display in the outer lobby of the present hospital. The original building, joined to the Ferguaon house, was of brick and joist con struction with wooden hard­wood floors. The coat of construction was ap­proximately 360,000 In today's money this would be equal to about 3330,000 The equipping of the hoapital required 340,000 WE SALUTE TILLSON BURG'S CENTENNIAL / GREB KODIAK Ladies' & Men SAFETY SHOES OUR SPECIALTY GORILLA SHOe] ALSO IN STOCK A GOOD SELECTION Of FAMOUS BRAND WESTERN BOOTS FRED LAMP & SON SHOES and REPAIRS 29 BROCK ST. E. TILLSONBURG Ph. 842-2957 See Us First ■ You'll Be Glad You M 120 Townline Road 842-3621 Tillsonburg the hospital er, now disticts &mtely 5859.800. endLipment ran another Knew wings were opened kislly in June of ,Wi’ Norfolk Co-Operative Company Limited COURTLAND 842-5957 LUMBER 842-9)21 Section 3, Page 8 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 School Paper Editor Predicted Changes A copy of "The Amateur." a hand-typed publication, with drawn cover, published in 1923 at Tillsonburg High School, was submitted by Harry L. Lipsit. Editor was Bert Hawley. One article describes wide interest attracted by "the manner in which the old manouevered, steered and worked by wireless at speeds which at times reached fif- hospital emerged with this survey with flying colours. credltation. Market MEATS FRESH VEGETABLES from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons in the medical and hospital staffs. GROCERIES teen knots, during the — bombing tests off the Isle of Wight."Looking ahead, the writer comments: "The day may yet come when whole fleets of surface ships will engage under wireless control from capable of developing the necessary electric power, have been completed. In this, as in other developments, the world is only at the -----beginning." The Hospital to serve the district.Hidden among the planning and January 1964 of building, construction andIn the spring of 1964, the establishment of new ser- contract for the South Wing vices are several pinnacles of and renovation of the North success. The first of these is Wing was concluded and " ■ —- -signed with the Gilvesy Construction Limited at a (Continued from Page 7) Work began in May 1964; construction was completed in mid 1966; while the renovations were completed in September of 1966, thus permitting the official opening to be held October 6th, 1966New equipment had ap­peared throughout the hospital commencing with the bioler room and laundry, and then in other areas as quickly as the contractor turned them over. Total value of buildings and equipment then stood at over $2,650,000 the Accreditation Survey ofOctober 1HI **-hospital wasaccreditation __Canadian Council of Hospital Accreditation The second team, under the aegis of the Ontario Medical Association and the Ontario Hospital Accreditation Survey In 1971. CONGRATULATIONS TILLSONBURG ON YOUR CENTENNIAL FULL LINE OF with the finalization of the plans for the South Wing. A Master Plan was drawn up in 1967, revised in 1969 and is presently undergoing re- evaluation. the orderly progression and facilities over the next twelve to fifteen years. There are deal has been accomplished. Rooms.Second: the extension of theSouth Wing been establishedHospitals The Store With The Complete Stock Dial 875-2582 LANGTON tension of the South Wing. Plan are still good; however, changing demands have itions to the plan;Phase One was completed iocs :n torn ■» became apparent that at­tention should be focused on a new service; intensive, coronary-car diac care.Plans were developed and approved; construction began in May of 1971 and in late September the new I.C.- first patients came under care in that unit on October The conception of this new service meant more than merely planning and building the physical means, it meant that medical and nursing personnel would spend the learning new techniques and procedures Both doctors and nurses went to other centres for courses of instruction and returned to teach their colleagues in turn. This continual training and education of staff is still going on and will continue as long as the hospital continues We Are Pleased To Offer Our Congratulations For Tillsonburg's Centennial Year LEWIS CONSTRUCTION CO. 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Otterville Phone (519) 879-8533 Section 3, Page IO THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Long Arm of the Law-from 187, someone appeared In court, was found guilty, and was fined 50 cents? On June 15, 1815, is when. The defendant was found guilty of tresspassing on C.P.R. property In Tillsonburg, and charged half a dollar in­cluding fine and court coats.The history of the Tillsonburg police depart­ ment shows a lot of changes Oxford at that time are ment came Into being, until the present day.Police protection of the town actually began several yean before that...in 1865, when the village of Tillson- burg became a police village. However, no records as to the actual activities of personnel of the police department fn The original chief of Police in Tillsonburg. appointed by a bylaw of the town council, in 1872. was Henry Boughner into three wards, and con­stables were elected from each ward. The originals of this were Jacob Johnson, from the East Ward. T.I. as Chief Constable in the town until 1674, when John Boughner, his brother, took About a month after the first chief was appointed, it the lock-up be located in cells Market Square, close to Chief John Boughner chibald (Archie) p<_'-- . On March 7, I8AJ touncil appointed Arch, nhief Cnaratahl. » . .. lieb fw » ’ Chief Constable a p,„.* M Georgehe held until h.c ui..m I <>W and I.B. Waite, from the South Ward.As well as serving as police constables, these men had duties such as dog-catching. other municipal functions.Chief Boughner continued Police, and he served for about a yearIn 1881, John Boughner returned as Chief, and. under Chief Pow s first Ernest A. Fill Up At The Fastest Pumps In Town ★ OXFORD GULF ★ SOUTHERN COUNTIES INSURANCE MANAGERS LTD. Serving The Area Since 1956 Joins in Celebrating Tillsonburg's Centennial SALUTE TO TILLSONBURG On Your 1872] 100th BIRTHDAY GULF TIRES - BATTERIES ACCESSORIES COMPLETE CAR CARE 842-3282 • CORNER OXFORD AND HARVEY TILLSONBURG Ww**wa***a«i»«m*»«ww»***«**«**«**«***** The Southern Counties Insurance Managers Ltd. Is Located In The Former Geo. Tillson Home. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Protect Your Crops - Home and Buildings INSURE NOW! — See Your Local Agent — SOUTHERN COUNTIES INSURANCE MANAGERS LTD. 15 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG ONTARl July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Pag. 11 The Law from '72 (Continued from Page 10) Who was chief of police 23years, George E. Bundy t over, and received a y of $600 per year and his uXever. the town had a rd time keeping their 'iefs for a while, and many Les appear as Chief of jiee in the next few years. m.George V. Patton; 1907- illiam Lowrie; 1907 to 1909, taTB. Chilton; 1909 to 1911 Ernest A. Round; 1912 - ■orge Ronson.rhe salaries fluctuated as -h BS the tenure in that od. Chief Patton made$480, but received his jrm. Chief Chilton got but bought his uniform, I 1909, when his salary me monthly, at $45 a U 19)3. there is no record of eolice chief appointment, . it is believed that Chief ason carried on in that George Patton returned to (ice in 1914. at $65 a month ,d uniform, and held the st consecutively until 1917. 1918, council appointed ■orge M. Creighton Chief instable, and he continued til 1923.H.A. Carter began as chief 1924, and continued in that st for six years.Between 1930 and 1934, the ■ent to B. Reynolds. The e, until 1928, consisted of the chief, but at that• a night constable was tinted.,E, Phillion served as if from 1935 to 1939. and under Halbert was chief he present era began in I. On January 7 of that r, T.L. Corbett was ap- ited Chief Constable for Town of Tillsonburg. with constables under him: n Ham and Max Lade it Corbett has continued this post until today "m one chief and two ibles, the force has ded to 11 officers plus chief? including a mt and three corporals, ibers of the present iburg Police Depart include Chief Constable Corbett, Sergeant J.C. luette, and Corporals Jrd Schooley. Ray Nunn. Mel Scott.e seven police constables Wilfred Dalby, Pat yorka. Bill Petraschuk, yne Tunney, Mike nak, Don Crowe, and Paul early police records for the town show some interesting changes in charges and fines from 1915 to today. On May 14 of that year, a woman appeared on a charge of "loose character and living with a man not her husband, and the defendant was sent to the custody of the Children's Aid. Fines of about $1.50 were not uncommon, and seven men were fined $1 each in that same year for "Trespass and theft." The charges in 1915 include "Drunk while on Prohibited list" ($1.75); "Neglecting his horse" ($2.75); and "Refusing to do Statute labour" ($1.25.). In 1916, a man was acquitted on a charge of "making insulting remarks about the new recruits.” Charges included "breach of the township's Herd Bylaw" ($2.75); "Breach of the bicycle bylaw" ($3.50); "common prostitute and night walker" (sent to reformatory for six months to two years); "infringement of the Ontario Patent Medicine Stamp Act" (152.10); and two counts of “racing horses on north Broadway" ($3.75 each).Police work, at least in some aspects, certainly has changed(Much of the information for this article was provided by Police Constable Pat Hovorka of the town force.) Back in '72 June 20 - The new school building in this town is nearly completed and will be occupied by the school in the course of a month or two. The well-known sulphur springs park on Oxford Street was officially opened in 1881 Shown at right are L. McLean (background). E. D. Tillson. G. W. Tillson. Mr. Crawford, and Captain Turner At left, back, are J. Secord. I. Bundy. R. Deimage. G J Rogers; front. C. F Clark, F. B. Tillson. The carriage holds T. T. Brown, and his children. John and Grace. Lake Erie and Pacific Railroad crew, levelling and grading the roadbed for the railroad at New England The work was proceeding on the town line between Norfolk and Elgin Counties in 1896 quick look through some July 11 • New school trustees elected following in­corporation are: South Ward. Wm. McDonald and T.B. Bain; East Ward, John Thompson and T.T. Brown ; West Ward. John Dewar and R.H. Armstrong. September 19 - Mr. David Brown has been awarded the contract for the erection of the Episcopal Church in this town. November 21 - The Odd Fellows have taken possession of their new Hall, and it will be dedicated by the Grand Master of the Order on Monday next at four o’clock in the afternoon. CHUCK HOGARTH AL HAYCOCK HOGARTH MEN S WEAR Serving Tillsonburg Since 1965 CENTENNIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL PLEASURE TO CONGRATULATE TILLSONBURG ON THIS 100th ANNIVERSARY --------PROGRESS--------- MEANS THE FUTURE LEWIS KETCHABAW 27 Years In Refinishing and Cabinet Making TILLSONBURG RR 6 842-4523 One Day Only - Monday July 31st DRESS SHIRTS Only F Each WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE AT REG. PRICE Values. . . 7.00 to 10.00 HOGARTH MEN S WEAR 147 BROADWAY PHONE 842-2491 TILLSONBURG Section 3, Page 12 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Hear the Clatter? Mail's Comingl Tillsonburg'* history records many changes, and all of them for the better. An illustration of this is the mail service that has come a long way since the late 1330's, when the first weekly mail was brought in by horseback. wichville to Richmond. The horseman would come clattering over the wooden "White Bridge." his steed skittish at the roar of the overflow from the dam beneath the floor boards, would pick his way through puddles and stumps, uphill to the new frame dwelling of Benjamin Van Norman. Here, alighting at a door in the end of the building (the living quarters above, the store below) the driver would lift a parcel out of his haversack, hand it to a clerk in a tiny 8 foot by 8 foot room, where, there with would begin the sorting of the scant mail for the few families of the settlement.All the mail at that time was folded sheets of paper, sealed with wax on the back and addressed, "Dereham, District of London, U.C." For those marked in red, postage had been prepaid; if in black, postage had to be remitted by the receiver. As for the postal rates, they were exhorbitant at that time; two shillings six pence for a single sheet of paper; five shillings for double; and seven shillings for treble. And. if the letter was from the Old Country, the postage brought it only as far as the port. From Halifax, Nova Scotia, there was an additional charge made. Mail via horse back came to VanNorman’s little office weekly. In 1841, when, Mr. VanNorman applied for a Post Office, for his hospitable settlement’s mail, he was rewarded by being given the right to establish a Post Office at "Dereham,” being appointed its first post- Once the plank road was constructed to join the im­portant settlement of Port Burwell. Tillsonburg and Ingersoll, a stage coach route was established thereupon. Every morning over this road a stage coach, drawn by four horses and driven by Samuel Waller, rumbled north, the driver merrily blowing a(horn proached. In the evening, the Tillsonburg with passengers, packages and mail. Though a the driver to signal its ap­proach, the horses and coach travelling over the planks made such a rumbling sound, carrying for some distance, that the villagers always had time to congregate at the Post Office before the stage coach arrived.When_the McLean block Rotten Row (pioneer colloquial for Oxford St.) to the east end of the building. Lachlan McLean, a champion commodious new office LOCATED ON NO. 3 HIGHWAY IN TILLSONBURG CALL 842-8891 became the rendezvous of Dereham for this absorbing old game). The name of the Post Office was officially changed to "Tillsonburg,” on March 11, 1888, the second "L” added to the narpe at a later date Tillsonburg and Ingersoll and the daily stage between the In 1913, it was moved once more to the south-west corner of the Broadway and Ridout the structure was not declared open until May IS. 1913. The building cost in the Then, it was moved to the east side of Broadway, in the middle of the block, where it Broadway to about the site of the present Tillsonburg construction. (In the federal election of 1912 the Liberals under Laurier were defeated on the reciprocity question and the Conservatives, under During 1870 the Post Office White Seal Tobacco Tying Twine Is Specially Tying Machine GET YOURS NOW! DE CLOET BROS. 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The Canadian Pacific Railroad started to two towns was discomu, after running between uj? places for nearly «Today, Tillsonburg hj AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Page 13 WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF TILLSONBURG’S CENTENNIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG Ask Your Agent For ANGLO CANADA INSURANCE Serving The Entire Tobacco District In Ontario From Tillsonburg Represented Through Your Local Agent ALL CLASSES OF INSURANCE AUTOMOBILE - CASUALTY - WIND - FIRE HAIL - FROST Anglo Canada General Insurance Company 55 Brock St E. MORGAN BILGER branch MGR. 600 Eglinton Are. E. TILLSONBURG E. 0. SHIECK PRESIDENT TORONTO Section 3, Page 14 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 The Three R's Plus History purposes, with an enrolment Tillsonburg District High of 20 students. Pupils were School Board met for the first prepared for teachers' time, and henceforth plan­ matriculation, and for other examinations for the learned professions and for business.A, growing enrolment and increasing confidence of the*towns people set the high school off on its own in 1893 nlng of the new school Foundation Company building became intensive. Ontario for the 8875,000 nn Contract was awarded to the (Continued on Page 15) Tillsonburg'i r....... educational system is the product of a long and evolutionary process.The first log school was built in the early 1830's, located near the old tannery at the foot of the Vienna Hill, and like everything else of that era, it was the outcome of labor struggling pioneers, who still found time and effort to care for the educational wants of their children. Though available to all young people, many of the older ones could not use the educational facilities, because of their com­mitments at home. There was land to be cleared, and altogether too much work for the parents, so as soon as a child could be of any help, he was taken from school to aid the family in its labors. Anyone who could read, write and do the fundamentals of arithmetic was considered to have adequate learning in those days.Soon the original school proved too small, and a new building, one-room, was ------------ „ _ ____constructed over-looking the area, plans for the building of industries along the Otter, a new school were held up Like the other school, it also pending the outcome which erect a separate building for its use, the site on Concession Street donated by E.D. Tillson. By January. 1894, the new building, with stately exterior and bright interior, Then the question rose, "Who is to pay for it?" The town paper editorially suggested the levying of a fee on the pupils attending. The high school board took up the suggestion, divided the scholastic year into three terms, and charged students 82 for each term. So it was while the school grew In 1908 side of the building, and in ded, containing the gym- natorium, a laboratory, and assembly room. in Ontario early in the 1940’s meeting was held to discuss such a venture in the district. With prospects good for the formation of a high school church and community new building. Therefore, to centre. At the latter place, it meet the need for immediate is said, originated the additional classroom congregations of at least two facilities, a three-room frame religious denominations. annex was built behind theThe third school house was Concession Street school. The vnurvn un narvey jucci Li ----■ --.......................-ecould accommodate over 200 possible to add the com- children, with classrooms on “ ' *" **"* 'two floors.Just before the start of the mercial course to the school curriculum. this school section called an WBS purchased on August 28, for the purchase of a school January site on Rolph Street. It is said . that only two persons at the ' 1948, Public School ItTt's uh voted against the motion.With the laying of the corner stone of the original Rolph St. Public School on July 2, 1871, public school history in Tillsonburg becomes clearer. The main building was fifty feet by thirty feet, and the south wing was forty feet by thirty feet It was two stories high> and could accomodate a reported 450 pupils. The cost, -including the grounds, and unheard of 87,000. The old building was considered to be N. Corbett Feeds Ltd. "YOUR ONE STOP FARM SUPPLY CENTRE” HEAD OFFICE AYLMER-HARRIETSVILLE BRANCH OFFICE Unnnf ei.i. NORWICH OTTERVILLE .... „ .... ..Mount Elgin TILLSONBURG BROWNSVILLE 205 ‘ 1 51 *' ln,,r"" 485 090S CUSTOMERS CALL ZENITH 54150 4S5-3210 school itself represented a total outlay of 85.500.00.In 1886 another wing was added and two of the rooms were used to house Tillson- burg's first high school. In 1912-‘13 the present Rolph Street Public School was constructe«L_The big. solid red brick building with bright, cheery classrooms cost just 832.000. The cor­nerstone was laid by Prin­cipal J.H. Wilson, on June 20, 1919.In 1886 another wing was added to Rolph Street Public School to meet the needs of secondary education in Tillsonburg. Dr. L.C. Sinclair and George Brasher rooms in the public school building for high school WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF TILLSONBURG S 100th BIRTHDAYS "THE WELCOME MAT IS ALWAYS OUT AT BOTH LOCATIONS" July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Pag* 15 History of Our Schools (Continued from Page 14) TT March, IMO, Tillaon- urg’s second high school was fficially opened, situated in ,, north-west portion of the . tn the tjimfirt ehen the technical and commercial additions were opened on February 17, 1M3. Complete with the finest equipment obtainable, the new wing doubled the size ^.division, covering an ea of 40,000 square feet, the ,Mt of the site, building and auipment. $800,000.As both schools were inscribed as "Tillsonburg District High School," it was found advisable to give each a distinctive name. The old chool was re-chrlstened, "Annandale High School,” wd the new school, “Glen­dale High School."Glendale High School held second official opening almost one million dollars.The separata school system is also expanding here. The new school, St. Joseph's School on Francis Street, that was finished in 1M5 at a cost of $80,000 had three classrooms and a general purpose room added on in Emmet Carter of Londdn on April 28, IMS.St. Mary’s Separate School, on Rolph St., was built in 19S0. Children." The charter is dated. April 2, 1955. In 1948. the Rotary Club of Tillson­burg sponsored the building of the school, and the contract3 This school class shot from 1915 was loaned by Alex Reynolds. Back. Lome Healey. Leo Stilwell, Fred Young.I Colin McPherson, Jack Barrett, Harold Hunsley, Burt I Neale: second row. George Van Loon, Joe Curtis. Charlie Scott, Earl Buckburough, Alex Reynolds, Mary Meany, Beatrice Hicks. Clara Blayney, Margaret Ellis, Violet McQueen: front. Myrtle Ostrander. May Crooker, Phyllis Hayward. Elva Mabee, Doris Williams, Sylvia Young, Elsie Scott, Merle McFarland, Miss Pearl Rackam, Irene Shearing, Myrtle Ball. jrtT High School IBM's to the south end of the sdiool to boost its accommodation from 280 to 300 pupils. The addition cost M2.M0. It in­cluded two classrooms, a play room that can be converted to two additional classrooms, a "Tillsonburg and district School for Retarded Children” first opened its doors to four pupils whose ages ranged from nine to 13 years. School was conducted principal was Mrs. WilliamMacDonald who retired in Construction Co.. A.B. Mercer, architect. On April 20, 1959, teachers and pupils held their first session in their new building. The Tillsonburg Rotary Club financed the building of the school and--------------------------- ----------furnished the classrooms, and a vault to safely keep all and individuals contributed to Tillsonburg The school was the furnishing of the teachers' named after Elliott Fairbairn room and the kitchen First who served as principal and WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF TILLSONBURG'S CENTENNIAL MIT 10 Elm St PAVING THE WAY WITH CONCRETE Throughout Tillsonburg and The Tri-Conniy Area MIT LET US POUR YOU A NEW PATIO 842-8491 ★ DRIVEWAYS - PATIOS ★ SIDEWALKS - STEPS ★ KILNS - PACK BARNS ★ More Savings ★ More Service We Bring The Exact Concrete Mix You Need-Right Where You Need It - Just When You Want It •? 5 assistant, but later Mr. A. E. Raynes, of the Kensington Art School. London, Eng., was employed to teach drawing two days in the SYLVANU8 PHILLIPS, BA Manufacturers Of Paper Cellular Core Materials HILDA M, Hlndson matriculation and for other examinations, for the learned 842-5983 Tillsonburg PROUD TO BE PART OF THE GROWING COMMUNITY OF TILLSONBURG library. On the opening day about twenty pupils, resident in the X, and nearly as many from the surrounding country presented them­selves for enrollment. ----— --------- — ---------Pupils were successfully publication of Tillsonburg High School, show early principals prepared for teachers' of the school, and staff members of the time. 1. REAVLEY, BA TT Section 3, Page 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Principal Wrote on High School Beginning An article by A.W. Reavley, B.A., former principal. In 1907 edition of THS Tatler: In response to a deeply felt want of higher education a number of public spirited citizens led by Dr. L. C. Sinclair took the necessary steps to establish a high school In the town. This was effected in 1886, and in September classes assembled were added to the public school building and two of these were placed at the disposal of the High School Board. The Hon. G. W. Roas was invited to visit the town, and lend his influence to assist so important a step. He visited the public and high schools in the afternoon, and in the evening addressed a public meeting in Bjorck'e Hall. This first board was composed of Dr. J. M. Ault, chairman; W. A. Dowler, Treasurer, Dr. L. C. Sinclair, Geo. Brasher, and another whose name I cannot recall.At first, only two teachers were employed, A. W. Reavley, B.A., principal, and business. Several pupils took high honors at the university examinations, and others received diplomas from the Ontario Art School.In 1893, Tillsonburg High School had so won the con- town, that ‘Bn ighest i In Mie erection of the present building. The site wa,s generously given by the latb. E. D. Tillson. The present building was ready for use another teacher was added to the staff. Miss Lennox, B.A., being appointed second assistant.The first principal held that position for eight years, but the assistants often left for more lucrative positions The following persons were connected with the school. Miles Ferguson, J. T. Crawford, g.A.. D. G. Revel, Wilson Smith. T. W. Standing, During these eight years the work at the Tillsonburg High School received high commendation from in­spectors, and from others competent to judge. That Tillsonburg High School may flourish and continue to be a center and source of in­tellectual activity should be the wish of all residents, as it is the wish of one who recalls ALFRED E. 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It is being lengthened twenty feet to provide stage and dressing rooms and the unsightly pillars are to be removed from the centre of the hall. July 27 - Mr. E. D. Tillson has recently erected a sub­stantial brick elevator at his oat mill. August 10 - Our old citizen. Mr. John Thompson, has nearly completed two fine brick stores nearly op­posite the Queen’s Hotel. One he will occupy and the other will be for rent. sons. The tables were spread in the upper hall with one of the most choice collections of dainties we have ever seen provided for an occasion of the kind. After tea the audience were entertained in the lower hall with addresses and music. The speakers on the occasion were G. Master Murray. Revd’s. Messrs. Betys, Gundy, Clarke and Yokon. Mr. John Garnett in the chair. The music was provided by the Tilsonburg Brass Band, who played a number of beautiful airs in their usual excellent style. Mr. J. Fletcher, whose vocal performances kept the audience In continued roars of laughter. He received several encores. Miss M. Clary sang two fine songs; and the Thompson brothers (William and Joseph) sang two duets in fine style, without the aid of an ac­companiment. The Misses VanNorman (Bertha and Minnie) gave a couple of songs and choruses, and were deservedly recalled, as their singing was beautiful; after, which, by request Miss Minnie sang "Father Couldn't Leave the Store."The usual votes of thanks were then passed, and the proceedings terminated by the Band playing "God Save the Queen" the whole com­pany joining in the vocal performance. The verdict of the people on this meeting is that it was the most pleasant they had ever attended SERVING TILLSONBURG AND AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS State Farm Insurance Companies "Who The Best Man In Town For Auto, Fire, Life Casualty Insurance" Eric Wilson AGENT 195 Broadway Tillsonburg __________________842-8191__________________ September 28 - Mr. Peter McFarland on Wednesday repaired the fire alarm attached to the Presbyterian Church bell, and in the future instead of the bell being rung, the alarm will be struck. Happy Birthday Tillsonburg PROUSE TRANSPORT LIMITED October 5, - The frame building occupied by S. Tillson as a book and stationery store, the Montreal telegraph office, and A. Kline's butcher shop, was destroyed by fire early "Sunday morning. Also damaged was Mrs. Burns' millinery establishment, and the Queen's Hotel. Tenders Called i The following is a classified ad from the July 28. 1865, edition of the Tillsonburg Observer:SEALED TENDERS Will be received at the office of William McDonald. Township Councillor, at i Tillsonburg up to the 26TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1 1865,For the putting in of a Culvert and Filling in the Em­ bankment at Stoney Creek, in the village of Tillsonburg, at the junction of Cranberry Street and the Plank Road. The work to be completed by the 26th day of October, to the full satisfaction of the person in charge, in accordance with Plan and Specifications- which may be seen at the office of William McDonald.Sureities required. Lowest tender accepted, if otherwise satisfactory.CHAS. G. CODY WM. MCDONALDDereham, July 28, 1865. Serving The Area Since 1933 ★ ACCESSORIES ★ HARDWARE ★ ★ Grain Trucking A Specialty ★ Ip^akTrucking Of Cattle, Sand, & Gravel PROUSE TRANSPORT LIMITED Phone INGERSOLL 4851570 TILLSONBURG (No Toll Charge) MT. ELGIN ZENITH 2-8440 Jvly 28 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Page 19 I M "HAPPY BIRTHDAY” JW Leila TILLSONBURG /-B-X WE ARE PLEASED TO JOIN vnllD CENTENNIAL TUUK CELEBRATION | AND VERY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED I THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS j|1922|DELLER'S TILE LIMITED 1972 § Manufacturers Of Quality Clay And Concrete Drain Tile ^DELLER’S TILE LIMITED^ A Company With A Reputation In The Tile Business For Excellence And Workmanship BROWNSVILLE 877-2276 Section 3, Pag. 20 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28.1972 Congratulations ■ TILLSONBURG COURTLAND ALUMINUM SALES Are Proud To Be Senring The Area John Birdsall and Annie Powers wedding picture. 1883 Annie Powers lived with her parents in a house at the comer of Simcoe Street and Potter Road where Luciani's Fruit Stand is now. They were married in the front room of the house. FROM THE DIARY OF A PIONEER In 1870, John Birdsall of Canboro bought property In the Township of Middleton. on the Bostwick Road. The property is now owned by the Imperial Tobacco Company.On December 18, 1849, George Perkins received the Patent from the Crown to Lot No. 14 in the third Concession South of Talbot Street in Middleton. In 1857, George Perkins received the Patent from the Crown for Lot No. 13. In 1883, he sold both Lot 13 and Lot 14 to Duncan Campbell. It was reported that the medium of exchange for this property at that time was three barrels of whiskey. In 1872, John Birdsall moved to this property with a yoke of oxen, a wagon and plough. There was a small house and a barn on a cleared strip from the Bostwick to the townline between Middleton and North Walsingham.In 1885. John Birdsall built the red brick house which is now used as the residence of the employees of the Imperial Tobacco Company. He married Annie Powers, and the children were Eva, who married M.G. Dean;Etta, who married Lee 'Garham; Charlie, who married Eva Swinn.John Birdsall kept a daily diary which was also a cash book. Some of the pages have been lost, but many of records are in the possession of his son. Charlie Birdsall of 54 Baldwin Street.UMApril 9: Went to Ben Mabees and put 26 logs on the roll way. —April 19: Went to Glen Meyer in afternoon. Sold Sindens 6 bushels and 5 lbs. of wheat at $1.00 — $6.05. Got 6 bushels ground. Got harrows from Mr. Case.October 21:1 went to James Smith's bee, raising the barn.October 22: Joe Smith worked all day. John Case started husking corn, he is taking every sixth bushel. Husked 15>4 bushels.November 3: Pitted 25 bushels of potatoes and 6 bushels of apples.November 5: John and Will Case helped draw in hay stack for the use of horses to go after stump machine. 1 got cabbage in from gardenNovember 20: Went to Tilsonburg. Wilcox sugar 50 cents, tea 25 cents, oil 25 cents, soap 15 cents. Bains - overshoes $1.75, Caulfield, suit of clothes $13.50, baby's mitts 25 cents, paid $6.25, balance 6 cords of wood for $7.50.November. 21: Took a beef cow to Tilsonburg. Sold to Mr Barnard 4>4 cent* a pound for the beef and 5H cents a pound for the hide. Bought yard goods 20 cents.November 25: Made sauerkraut. Put the cattle inside.November 27: Killed 1 hog for Gilmore and 2 for myselfNovember 28: Took 2 hogs to Tilsonburg, got $5.75 per hundred — $20.80. Bought soap 30 cents, bird seed 10 188$ ( April 20: Had Sylvester '.Barton and his horse putting logs on roll way. Had Ben Mabee's oxen to load with.Got them all on. I sold Mr. Barton H bushel of clover seed for $3.00. He charges $1.50 for his work; $1.50 still May 9: Mr. Wilson K day harrowing, paid him with K bushel potatoes.May 12: Went to Lunedoch and bought 500 brick at the rate of $7.25 per thousandMay 13 . Paul Beals finished laying the brick for the bouse be paid when he finishes the chimneys. -c May 27: Will Case worked all one day for 35 cents cash. Sowed five bushels of peas, sorghum seed, beet seed and garden peas.June 10: George Smith layed 4 rows of brick around the top of the cellar wall for (Continued on Page 21) PORCH AWNING Our Awnings are built with superstrong understructure and panels. Fiberglas or Aluminum Screening. Glass Enclosure, Awning Type Windows, or Jalousies available. Trimline or Wide Louver. PATIO ENCLOSURE Our Porches add comfort and beauty to the home Protect from the elements. Superstrong un derstructure Trimline or Wide Louver Your Complete Headquarters for Aluminum ★ SIDING ★ DOORS ★ WINDOWS ★ AWNINGS ★ PATIOS ★ CAR PORTS ★ RAILINGS COURTLAND ALUMINUM SALES COURTLAND 842-8803 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 3, Page 21 PIONEER DIARY • |C^nins»4>8sWkC«ge 20) Will Cate worked 1 day 25 ,h, use of the horse and buggy «enu.Sunday. I took 2 sheep to October 14: Put the glass in “ „Mabee's for 2000 lath, got the upstair windows. 1KX). Paid 25 centt ,or fi,h' October 15: Called at Reid’s tune 11: 1 8ave one dey'e nnd got the sorghum 10 on Bell Mill hill. ..lions - « M n.M Tune 13: Took 12 bushels of.heat to George Graves’nn tn Tilsonburg. gallons - (2.00 paid. October 16: Hodgsons sold .heat ----------•- --------- the steer I traded them to do-HI Went on to Tilsonburg, the plastering. They gave me Sought at Wilcox ,eB » cento. (10.00 to keep until they got lemons 10 cents, paid toll 10 the work done, cents (on No. 19 highway, October 19: Hodgsons near end of Mabee Sideroad), finished the plastering. They j (toys- (statute labour) gave me 50 cents for the use of my horse and buggy today.October 22: Henry Hodgson Tillsonburg, took 4 doz. eggs the porch on the front of the 40 cents, 14 lbs. butter (1.47. house.Traded at Caulfield’s, my hat /»—•-— —fl.25, Annie’s (2.25, Br. (1.25, Annie’s dress (1.13, parasol 75 cents, cotton 12 cento, thread IGcents, embroidery 27 cento. Keg 65 cento— 17.77, (1.87 — «00. Wilcox sugar 50 cents, _____in rant, anan VI October 26: Had William Roes fitting windows and cents. October 28: We moved in the new house. %November 11: Went to Tillsonburg and sold chickens at 7 cents a pund — (1.36. Bought cotton 40 cento, baby November 30: Ploughed I strawberries to Langton, sold oatmeal 25 cento, raisins 6 for 66 cents cash and bought cento, paid 50 cento cash.15 cento worth of sugar. November IB: Bought 5 June 24: Went to Tillson- bushels of winter apples from burg, took load of lumber to get planed. Bought at Nor­thway*. corsets (1.00, 2 pair November 22: Got my boots December 1: Killed a beef for Ham. (Hamilton Bird- were 12 teams and they ploughed 9 acres of ground.December 7: Sam Marsh helped me kill my 2 hogs They weighted about 200 lbs December 9: I salted the pork (Continued on Page 22) stockings 25 cento — (1.60.June 27: Insured the house the Jog house for (50.00. July 3: Left for Canboro to visit father. Stayed at Daniel Wilson's in Delhi at night.July 4: Went on to Canboro. Paid toll 10 cento. July 5: We were at Fathers for the day. Sunday.July 6: We went to Ed Birdsall’s. July 7: We came home.Paid toll 10 cents.July 15: Raked up hay. Had Will Case helping ‘/, day — 12)4 cents. 12)4 cents. John Case helped quarts of syrup.July 18: Went to Courtland to School Arbitration.'August 1: Stripped sorghum and hoed turnips.August 2: Sunday. We went to Thomas Gilmore’s.August 28: Mr. Conn put up IK feet of eavetrough at 9 cents a foot —■ (17.64; put tin on roof of the bay window Burwell painted 1 day. (1.50.September 4: Took scaffold down from around the house.September 9: Made a bargain with Hodgsons to plaster the house for the 2 year old steer.September 12: Took Annie to Tillsonburg, got her ticket for Toronto (2.90 and gave her D OO and candy 25 cento — September IB: Went to Tillsonburg to meet Annie. Sold 3 doz. eggs 37)4 cento, bought sugar 50 cento and paid difference.October 7: Will Hodgson plutered making J days for Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your Centennial Year COMPLETE CROP SERVICE AERO FERTILIZERS October 8: I levelled the pen to fat. Went to Coyles - •oda biscuits 5 cento, buttons >0 cento, coal oil 25 cento — •nd took it to Reids sorghum mill on Con. 14 Walsingham. Grain - Corn - Tobacco -Speciality Crops Chemicals - Seed Corn - Seed Grain - Purina Feeds BURFORD FERTILIZERS LTD. BURFORD - MT. ELGIN - WATERFORD Section 3, Poge 22 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 DIARY OF A PIONEER (Continued from Page 21) December 17: I split wood for the house. Took K bushel buckwheat to mill for buck­wheat flour. The assessor was here. The taxes were $12.70 for 1885.December 30: Went to the school meeting. Mr. Kiel Wood is the new trustee. I went on to Tllieoriburg, and took wool out to sell. Bought vinegar 15 cents, lemons 10 cents, oysters 20 cents, wool 25 cents.IONJanuary 14: Got two bushels of wheat ground, gave Mr. Heslop 25 lbs. and that left me 51 lbs. of flour.January 15: 1 went to Tillsonburg and took 2 cords of stove wood that I gave to Mr. Law for his paper to May 31, 1887. January 16: Had a school meeting to choose a new school site.January 21: Stormy. John Clark husked com for use of the horse and buggy to go to a tea meeting.May 30: Sunday. Annie and I were taken in as full members of the Church. We had Eva christened in the Church by Mr. Taylor, the minister.July 15: Put IK cords of shingle wood in the mill. Helped Tom Murphy raise log July 16: Justy and Hamp­ton Crandel and Mannie Ross helped me hoe corn for mowing their hay.July 17: Helped Sam Marsh H of a day binding wheat. Insured the barn with Mr. Burnett for $400.July 25: Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman were here.July 28: I bought 6 sheep from Tom Murphy paid $8.00 cash and the $4.00 he owes me for them. He is to pasture them four weeks from next Monday.July 30: Bought a sewing machine for Annie $26.00 to be paid in two months without interest. Worked around the house K day. Went to a bee at Fred House's raising a bam on the James Butler farm. July 31: Moved our first house across the road near the hill on the east side of the farm William Ross paid for the moving and is to fix it up for the use of it for 1 year. Ed Buck and Ham helped us move. the coulter sharpened for the old plough. I bought a plough from Mr. Young's for $13.00 to be paid one year from the 1st of October. September 11: Took load of peas to Courtland 51 bus. 17 lbs. at 53 cents — $27.53. September 21: The men with the stump machine came, set it up and pulled > stumps.October 5: Sold 63 bushels of oats at 28 cents — $17.63. Picked up 3 loads of pum­pkins. Went to Reid’s for my sorghum 18 gals. — $3.60.November 14: Quarterly meeting at Bethel on Talbot Street. We went to Mr. Mc­Coys for dinner. June 15: Mr. Cohoe preached his farewell ser- June 16: Sold Nebuchad- nezar Vansickle two bushels of buckwheat lor 80 cents.June 17: Started ploughing for buckwheat. Robert Gorman paid his note for oxen $56.54.July 17: George Helsdon started reaping the wheat August 7: Mowed peas. Helped Mr. Mllard thresh. August 8: George Helsdon cut 7 acres of oats. Paid him 100 lbs. of flour at $2.60 and $1.00 cash. Mr. McCready worked 1 day - $1.00 on Wa. account.December 30: Went to Tillsonburg. Sold IK do* eggs 33 cents. Hogarth, groceries $2.10. Bought at Denton's, hay knife 31.19; Northways, dry goods $5.28; Wallers shoe store, boots $3.50; shoes. 31.29 — 64.75. January 5 : Put stumps In fence K day. Went to vote. Mailed two letter* 6 cents postage.January 26: Started to Baptist oystar supper $0 cents.January 27: Did chores (Continued on Page 23) A pony cart on Broadway, about where News and ; Centre is now located. Photo loaned by Mrs . B. Darrow B.F. 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Sam Marsh and I bought Mr. Turnbull's reaper for $10.00 to be paid in 3 months. Bought at Wilcox tea 25 cents, towels 20 cents, nails 15 cents, toll 5 cents. Had a school meeting. Voted down the money.August 18: Mr. McCready worked one day for flour. William Ross fixed barn doors.September 3: Brought a plough _from McCrae's foundry for $12.00 to be oaid for in pine wood at $1.50 a September 4: Started ploughing for wheat with my new plough.September 6: Helped Mr. Hosner thresh. Annie went to town and got a coulter for the plough.September 7: I took the plough back to McCrae's as it would not do the work. Had Our Service Department is completely equipped and ex­ pertly staffed to do Motor Tune- ups on all Cars, Trucks, Tractors and Small Engines. All parts and workmanship guaranteed. Staff from left to right Tod Davies. Cliff Smith. Ben F Johnson. Mrs. M. Burns. Walt Davis. Norm Mitehell. Ben G Johnson. Rick Carroll. Steven Sandham. 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Sold „ brindle heifer to Randal line for $18.00.June 13: Went to Delhi. >,jd for printing bills for the iirden Party.June 19: Finished fixing the table. Went to the Garden 11.50 at Garden Party. thought she had swallowed something In the water. Since that time she has been son- stantly ailing, and her illness terminated in the strange way above described. The fish lived for twenty-fair hours in water and then Mr. -----killed it. July 25: Cultivated potatoes. Thinned turnips. Mr. Patient layed plough coulter, fixed fork and buggy for a pump and the amount he charged and $1.00 which he owes me.August 31: Baby girl born. Dr. Tweadale was the doctor. He charged 15.00. I hired Clara Disher to help in the house. Threshed W day at Ab Price's.November 4: Ploughed. The stump machine came. They got 4 >4 bus. of oats.November 16: Stumpers took their machine down. 144 stumps at 20 cents — $28.80. I paid C. Milmine $10.00 which makes $22.05 paid him. Balance $5.85 when he rolls the stumps out. N. Vansickle paid $8.00 on his account. It rained all day and I husked Whatever the means of locomotion when this picture was taken, this is reported to be the first car owned by a Tillsonburg resident The owner is J. M. Jerome, the driver in the pic­ture William Ball, and the date is 1003. The car was purchased in Detroit for $000, and run by gasoline. THE COUNTRY OF THE NEUTRALS The eminent and observant Jesuit, Francis Joseph Bressani. writing in 1053, gives the following account of the country of the Neutrals:"To the south, on the shores of this great lake (Huron), dwelt the people whom we call the 'Nation of the Petuni'. so named from the great quantity of tobacco which they raise and to which they give the name of petun. To the south, but leaning towards the east, dwelt the Neutral Nations. Their nearest villages to us. who live at Ossoasane of the Hurons, are distant about one hundred miles. 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And It too Today, keeping pace with the times, a modem chime In­stallation has been instalVuL occasions, such as blood donor clinics, in­terdenominational youth meetings, United Nations Food Fair and Section 4, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 TO SERVE YOU ★ ADJUST BRAKES A COMPLETE Avondale - Town's Oldest Chord Presbyterians in the village and vicinity of Tillsonburg met In a hotel on Broadway, operated by Mr. Archibald McLaren. Rev. Dr mond of Brantford ■ presided and as a result a congregation those present on that historic occasion were: Messrs. Archibald McLaren. Samuel Livingstone, ~ " to this support, but at any rate, Avondale has from that day to this sought to be both a place of worship and learning for her members and at the same time a service to the community. sign of religious freedom i the decision by a numbs, continue as Presbyterian. , new congregation, St draw's (Presbyterian), established In Tills,— Avondale shares with Church — (Anglican) churches a considerable period In 1863 the manes during a period of congregation: stone painting, grading w* RE & BATTERY WE RE IN BUSINESS w. Crowder TIME FOR A CHANGE? Whatever make or model car you drive, from sub-compact import tu full-size North American, yve can say with assurance that STEEL-BELTED RADIALS will give you the top value for your tire dollar. ADVANTAGES: Longer tread life; total all-weather traction; sure, safe braking; fewer punctures; virtual elimination of heat blowouts; fuel economy; greater steering precision and radial riding comfort. Drop by soon. We will be pleased to discuss these advantages in detail and to show you why it makes sense to “change-up" to Michelin 'X' now. -------Special Offer!—------- TWO WEEKS ONLY SERVICE COMBINATION ★ FRONT END ALIGNMENT ★ BALANCE FRONT WHEELS ★ REPACK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ★ CHECK UNIVERSAL JOINT SAFETY^$Q QR CHECK tonburg TIRE & BATTERY Broadway Across From IGA In Tillsonburg .__________842 5943 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Po» 3 Old St. Pauls Destroyed by Fire Helen E. Carroll fn the "Old Chapel" a present Loblaw location. The—. first Wesleyan building on South Broadway first minister here was the M,thodisi Congregation met located at -------*•---------* On October 25, 1858, the 513,000. J.E. Betts in attendance as in the planning and building housed a bell until in 1801, the THE CADMAN FAMILY Rev. W.C. Watson who served opening and It three month period. At the Methodist following. Methodist classes consisted of fifteen members until the Pastor and his assistant, William Taylor, conducted a revival, Methodism in Tillsonburg flourished and it was not long before more commodious quarters were (Continued on Page 4) The Finest Town And District ALL GRIP TRACTIONOLDEST CHURCH overhauled and rebuilt, was(Continued from Page 2)TRACTOR TIRES GUARANTEED Again a tea meeting was Id. This time in the roller nk, a building destroyed in a rrible fire in 1903. At that wed and later burned, and e present church was built, ■is church was dedicated on William Morrison. Other dignitaries Methodist well and will for another 75 lefore. during and after shots loaned by St. Pauls United lurch show destruction of the Methodist Church located on be same site. The manse and church are shown in the top iboto Middle photo was taken early on January 8.1912, with ire lighting the sky. Ruins are shown in the lower photo. * Exclusive Nygen Cord elightfully large that all * Flatter, Wider Tread * New "Double Curved" Cleats hile a ' Couple ot hundred" ilrtlamured to be fed. (The dies talked of that occasion r many years afterward), nd that evening back at the lurch, Mr. John Scott made "magnificent donation" of .MO, which entirely freed nor of this act that the lurch was to be called the parish in which Mr. :ott was born and in which s the historic battlefield of rumclog, where the raham of Claverhouse and Avondale has been associated with several other congregations among them Norwich and Culloden.Ministers through the years have beenk Rev. Robert Rodgers (1853-1859); Rev. Gilbert Tweedie (1860-1861); «o pastor (1861-1862); Rev.Ullam Richardson (1863- 1872); Rev. William Caven (1872-1876); Rev. C.G. Robbie (1877-1881); Vacancy (1881- 1882); Rev. M. McGregor (1882-1900); Rev. J.J. Brown (1901-1914): Rev. Edwin Smith (1914-1916); Rev. A.M. Shamson (1916-1919); Rev. Rev. T. McLachlan (1919- 1924); Rev. E.E. Long (1927- 1933); Rev. Robert Turnbull (1933-1933); Rev. Dr. Miller (1933-1938); Rev. H.S. Cobb (1938-1943); Rev. D.A. MacMIllen (1943-1949); Rev. H.V. Workman (1949-1955); Rev. Henry R. Lowenberger (1958-1963); Rev. W.H. Hencher. Congratulates Tillsonburg On Their Centennial Year In Canada WE GIVE ON-THE-FARAA SERVICE onburg IRE & BATTERY Broadway Across From IGA In Tillsonburg 842-5943 Section 4, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 cording to position in the church and were hopefully Tillson and it Is interesting the Sunday School children. discount bricks worth *5.00 each, veritable gold bricks, in those Church Destroyed 18U on the motion ot MrhJ Garnett and Mr. E.D. TmzJ the Basis for the Detail hmWul churches Methodism was accepted, the Tillsonburg Men,J! Church ot Canada c*rae , being. Pastors include* thia rarln* tmril la.. This is an interior shot of the old Methodist Church, located on the present site of St. Pauls United Church, on Ridout Street, This picture was obviously taken around Thanksgiving of that year. Serving The Area For Eleven Years With Dependable Service _[ WE TAKE THE WORRY OUT OF TRAVEL TILLSONBURG TRAVEL SERVICE AIRLINES - STEAMSHIP - TOURS 173 Broadway St. 842-5931 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section Sunday School treasurer for Feburary 2nd UM. Three silver trowels used in laying the cornerstones on previous Centre on Bidwell Street was planned and erected. At the laying of the cornerstone the St Pauls Built Anew the Christ Child located in the front west vestibule. In 1637, a window in memory of William McGuire (1637 - 1626) and na wire, Minnie Louise VanNorman Alexander Wells and Louise Good Shepherd" was erected and Annie Savage McIntyre. (Continued from Page 4) construction "should “rve as a powerful In- Juunent for the uplift of opening of the new church, there was no organ and little possibility was seen of having one at an early date. by Mrs. ED. Tillson in 1867; Mr. R.C. Crandall, on hebalf request of their daughter, Kasel Louise McGuire (1890- pansion and adjustments to continues to build on this ddnlty"generous contribution of the organ which was used until its replacement in 15M. Rev. J.H. McBain remained Pastor through the com- Norman who was chairman of the building committee for the expansion program, used C* ilver trowels used in the ceremony were presented by jjj Rush and at the con- Hogarth had used In 1613. «-«.«« mrvugn u>« com- The Dedication Services pletion of the building until "e,re,™ Sunday, July 1916 when he was followed by 27171 ■1#M ®l 1 [ ■00 a m. for the Rev. Dr. Manly Benson. It extension building to be used was during Dr. Benson's ” * ,nrministry that the Church was as a centre for Christian tn was Education, to be known as St. Pauls Pauls Church House. The Memorial Pipe Organ In he evening by a service held .. >...,ndalr Presbyterian rices in the New Methodist tjurch took place followed by rr .... with »Monday evening with a Bsnquet, and Wednesday timing a public worship was held The following Sunday, ,7 it.nn a m th* Methodist Church." -----------— - -r- — •— --Rev. Thomas Bole and Rev. memory of those Service A.E. Marshall ministered to Personnel of the two Wars, the congregation following *•’ al,° dedicated and in- the war years and during lhe Soott MemorialRev. A.E. Marshall's time, in Chimes donated in 1832 and the year 1925, the Methodist u,ed on the previous organ. Congregational and The Pastorate was fitted by Presbyterian Churches the Rev. O. Glen Taylor from united to form the now United the years 1958 - 1969 and the 1873 NOTES Children to Come Unto Me."The Tillson Memorial window dedicated March 9, 1945 and is from the Holman Hunt has located in Tilsonburg. community of Tillsonburg. World " first family.”' installed. Maddock erected by Ella The second window erected loving memory of Oswald Maddock and Sarah Maddock Tillson, norstone Methodist One ot the outstanding Titeonburg Woollen Millsucted with the Sunday loving memory of Walter T Gibson. 1866-1919 and Elizabeth T. Gibson 1871-1928.Church and later during Rev. building of St. Pauls United W.E. Aidworth's ministry. Church is the beautiful W.L. Davidson followed as GRANT MOTORS (STRAFFORDVILLE) LTD. 100th YEAR OF PROGRESS OUR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL -, ARE READY AND WAITING TO SERVE 24 Hr. Towing Serviceyou OPEN DAILY 7 AM. TO 9 P.M. SAT. 7 AM. TO 6 P.M. lour G.M. Dealer>wn Mil grant motors GM Free Estimates '^CONGRATULATES TILLSONBURGS New Car A Truck Sales Large Selection Ot Used Cars A Trucks Modern Service Facilities Complete Collision Service For 36 Years FOR A BETTER DEAL ON Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet Trucks ssux.lI the I urcb «setinp l GRANT MOTORS (STRAFFORDVILLE) LTD thebuMPage fl Phone Straffordville 866-3441 Tillsonburg 842-4721 Section 4, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Beginning in 1936 For Bethel Temple Bethel Temple, the Pen­tecostal church in Tillson­burg, had its beginnings in the summer of 1936. At that time, the Rev. Ivan J. Harrison, then pastor of the Ingersoll Pentecostal Assembly, came to Tillsonburg with the Full Gospel message, and con­ducted meetings on the street and in the town hall.Then in 1937, the Rev. Henry Swanton came and pastored the people, and the services were held in an upstairs room of a small building on Washington Grand Avenue, across from the library.Rev. Harrison returned to until the Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church was built, under the leadership of Rev. I. J. Harrison.In 1939, the church was opened for public service, and ever since it has a. lighthouse for the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ.An addition was added to the church, and it was opened on October 13, 1963There have been seven pastors at the church, in­cluding Rev. Swanton and Rev. Harrison. In 1943, Rev. Victor Brown took over the Kilpit, and he was followed by ev. J. H. Hazlett, in 1949 Pas wring from 1956 until 1967 was Rev. Jack Pearson,Tillsonburg in the summer of 1938, and meetings were held in a tent at the north end of Lisgar Avenue. Following that, a portable church was home to the congregation. minister in Tillsonburg is Rev. Harold House, who came in 1970. 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Club House Burned The Golf Club House at the Tillsonburg Golf and Country estimated to b$ from 35,000 to Pastor Man the 15th anniversary of I church dedication I July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Png. 7 [Celebrated First Catholic Mass Here Back in 1861 By Ellen H. EK uittory of Catholicism in .^onburg - dating back to '-ear 1926 and spanning 44 '' . is contained in a book by » well- "l.mbered figure in town - ritev. Msgr. J-H. O’Neil, '■ .. v dp who had his death in 1970. In his memoirs. “Diary Of . Priest." Msgr. O’Neil give. personal account of illionburg’s only Roman jlholic Church - St. Mary’sChurch - where he waa utorfor 42 years. (The book w gives a bit of early facto well as a flashback on •tholism in Norwich, reliable for one dollar ($) „B any CWL member or at « Rectory).According to his historiette, t first Mass said here was i 1861 in what is now Judy’s nd Marcus Jewellery stores, id from that time to 1874 lass said either at the O’Neil etel or at the Fogarty First property, said to be mated by a member of the tending the Tillsonburg Catholic Church, and the same number In the Norwich mission. Today, the church membership is over 800 families, the Catholic population, 1,850. And, oe. Mass here. At the Midnight Mass Christmas 1171 there were an estimated 800 peopld in attendance! 1832, by His Excellency. Bishop John Thomas Kidd, D.D., Bishop of London. Work progressed all summer. The church was eventually sold, and the ground levelled and sodded. Finally, everything was ready inside and out for the big opening on October 23. 1932, and the former con­sented to pontificate for the opening.Msgr. O’Neil points out that it was fine to have such a beautiful church but erase the debt was another matter. For 1932 and 1933 the Sunday collection sometimes low as 314.30, total income - Sunday collections, Christ- and Diamond Jubilee drive for fund, begun. Interesting to note, some statistics released in January, 1939, for the year previous: 30 baptism.; 3 ccnwxte'. 19 marriages; ( deaths. In 1971 there were 38 marriages; 81 baptisms and 30 deaths. And, during 1971 43,000* persons received Communion. Back in 1939 Msgr. O’Neil reported that one out of four families contributed to Easter of­fering; one out of five families gave to Christmas; one out of seven to fuel; one out of eight used Sunday envelopes; one out of nine Save to taxes; and one out of) to insurance. It was very discouraging, according to Msgr. O'Neil. In February, 1944, a big drive. "The Miracle Bond" A Gothic structure depicts Tillsonburg’.church in Tillsonburg is a miracle, the next miracle will led on Tillson Ave., the $757.53. in 1933 it was $870.00 xuted by Mr». O'Keef who twelve times that per annum•v. m.----1. -J-fog year |935 wag the church was erected on the parceloK." The big thermometer in the vestibule of the church kept going up and up. and in four months the total amounted to $12,000.00. The miracle happened! Msgr O’Neil remarked: "We were ---- ---------------------- _ ----proutl. not only of having one marble alter donated by Mrs took place, the installation it comer of Veni.on and founding of the Catholic olph Sts. On the land was Church in Tillsonburg. a tcted the first Church - a mammoth Holy Name nail frame building, Gothic Society sponsored breakfastHoly Name Diocese, but also of having Mahoney. P.P., of LaSalette (Continued < •yard, P.P., of Ingersoll, ei <nn nn i. it solemnly dedicated to od under the patronage of Paul the Apostle by Rt. tv. Fr. John Walsh, Bishop London How or when the Congratulations Tillsonburg hour Centennial TILLSONBURG ORGAN CENTRE ietyi otestants who appeared to ke great interest in the tyes and McCabe.'1899 the church was ' foundation constructed the church in 1911, corn­ undertaking in those days a small parish like Isonburg. It was blessed by -T. West of St. Thomas JJn tailed in the church, 5sed by Fr. F. Brennan, cher of moral theology inPeter’s Seminary, Lon- Mon to recall when he took er the pastorate of St. ry’s Church in 1926 that •re were only 25 families " five single persons at- Distributors For - HAMMOND ORGANS, HEINTZMAN PIANOS, 8 SHERLOCK MANNING PIANOS HERE’S HOW I TO FIND US! We're just north of ■ Tillsonburg on Hwy. 19. One I I I half mile north of the railway ■■ I crossing. Look for our sign! W I WIDE SELECTION OF ORGANS & PIANOS IN STOCK TILLSONBURG ORGAN CENTRE MAX SCOTT, Prop. 842-2186610 Broadway Tillsonburg Section 4, Page 8 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Baptist Church Organized 1854 On Christmas Day, 1853, eight Baptists met to consider forming a Baptist Church in Tillsonburg, and on February 12, 1854, the church was organized with a charter membership of 17 and duly recognized by the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec. The cause dwindled away and was re-organized in 1858 with 11 members. Meetings were held in the schoolhouse in the old Temperance Hall on Broadway. Preaching ser­vices were held once a month by Rev. Abram Duncan, but were later withdrawn. The work was kept alive by weekly prayer meetings and an occasional visit from clergymen of the outlying district. In 1865 Rev. J. Torrance of Mount Elgin Baptist Church assumed pastorate of the Tillsonburg church also and for the first time weekly services were held.In 1873 a frame church at the north eastern end of Market Street was purchased from the Methodists. During the pastorate of Rev. E. Bosworth the site of the present church as the comer of Bidwell Street and Washington Grand Ave. was purchased. According to an article in the Tillsonburg Observer, January, 1894, it was stated that the church building on Market Street was to be moved to the new site, placed on a suitable foundation and veneered with brick. During the interval until th# Church on Bidwell Street was opened the congregation worshipped in the old Music Hall at the corner of Bidwell and Baldwin Streets. The minister at the time of the opening of the new church was Rev. H. Shaw The seating capacity of the church was 260 and It cost In 1903, the church celebrated its 50th An­niversary, when Rev. S. E Grigg was pastor.Rev. E. Oliver was pastor from 1904 -1911, during whose ministry a new pipe organ was installed and a par­sonage bought on Rolph Street. It was during the pastorate of P.B. Loney, 1116 •1921, the Sunday School building was added to the church in 1919.Rev. A.C. Carr held the longest pastorate 1924 -1942. It was during his pastorate that the present parsonage was built in 1937 On June 23. 1946. the church was burned to the ground However, the Sunday School was saved and ser­vices were held there. The present building was started in 1949 under the pastorate of Rev. L. E. Mason Rev. A. C. Carr turned the first sod The became pastor building was completed in followed by Rev LKiJ 1950. from I9M to DecemL'*’ In 1955, Rev L.E. Wilton (Continuedon Pag,,' Old Catholic Church NEALE’S JEWELRY Salutes Tillsonburg On Their Centennial St Mary's Church IN OUR 14th YEAR OF BUSINESS SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF TILLSONBURG AND AREA, WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS AND ARE PROUD TO BE PART OF A GROWING COMMUNITY Congratulations Tillsonburg,... NEALE'S JEWELRY 181 BROADWAY PH 842-2911 TILLSONBURG Congratulations To The Town Of Tillsonburg On The Occasion Of It's 100th BIRTHDAY zf-rom THE EIDT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC "Serving The Heatfh Needs Of The Tri-County Area k For 28 Years (Continued from Page 7) In 1151 a drive was held to raise money for the debt and 810,000.00 was realized from the ticket sales on a lot. cottage and aluminium boat house at Port Dover, donated by G.V Livingston Prior. 83.000 00 was also collected And, in June, the new stone steps were erected at the front of the church. The coat, 82,000.00 paid by the CWL. The idea for a new rectory came to the fore in 1901. Named on the building committee were Martin Sheahan. Harry Wade and Jim Keating. Blackwell. Hagerty and Boist were engaged as architects with 0 Neville assigned to do the work. It was blessed on June 16, 1963 by Bishop John Cody. Coet was 860,000.00 including furnishings. In 1905, changes in the Sanctuary were made at a coet of 87.000.00 to comply with the latest rubrics The - 1918, Fr E.F. Goetz II 1925, Fr. J.R. Quigley II 1925. Fr C. Nagle; 1925 11 Fr F. Costello; 1929 Rt. Rev Msgr J.H OR 1968 - 1970. Fr F Mulks1970 - II , Fr. Josef* BrissonAssistant pastors harel the following: 1933 1939. L. Blondell; 1938 19ft J.L. O'Rourke; 1945 1* J.J. McCormack: 1949 I Fr. A. P. Spencer; 1955-1 Fr. J. McGraw; 1955 1 Fr. D. Allaster; 1955 I Fr. P. Milne; 1960 1905. L.S. Horwath; 1965 1995. J. Mizzi (second assists! Fr. A.M. Czap 1966 1955.- 1970, Fr. M.S. Kam*1971 - 19 . Fr. Jose|* Nelligan. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Page 9 Lutherans Mark 15th Year fint Baptist Church, replaced by the present building after being destroyed by fire. The first Lutheran church services In Tillsonburg were con­ducted by Pastor Valter Heinze, then pastor ot St. Peter's Lutheran congregation at Rhineland R.R. 1, Delhi, because of the increasing number of Lutherans living in and near the Tillsonburg area.The members of St. An- First Baptist (Continued from Page I) The present minister. Rev. James Taylor was inducted into the pastorate in Sep­tember. 1967.From a membership of 17 in 1853, the church has grown to the present membership of over 400The splendid facilities are now used for the First Baptist Weekday Nursery with an enrolment of 57, another evidence of how First Baptist Church, Tillsonburg, has served the community for almost 120 years. draw's Presbyterian Church on Brock St. W. graciously allowed the Lutherans to use their church building for services on Sunday af­ternoons. The organization of St. Luke's Evangelical Church took place on August 11. 1047. Pastor W. WenUlaff of Tavistock served as vacancy paster until Pastor Carl Wirth came to minister to the Rhineland-Tillsonburg parish.German services were now being held once a month In addition to English services and Sunday School every Sunday. Pastor Murvyn Kernel was the next pastor, and during his ministry, the work ot the previous years culminated in the finalizing of plans for a church of their On October 14, 195B the ground-breaking ceremony for the new church, located on Glendale Drive, took place. On May 19.1957, the laying ot the corner-stone took place in a downpour of rain. Ser­vices were scheduled to have been held at the site, but were forced Indoors by the rain, and held at St. Andrew's. Architect for the structure was Mr. W.H.E. Schmaltz ot Kitchener. The building committee was composed of Oscar DeVlsseher, Frank Fooks, Howard Priester and James Hornsby. The general contractor was W.B. Lamb- den and Son of Tillsonburg.The new church, with a seating capacity of 190. was dedicated on November 19. 1957. Pastor W. Heinze returned to be the guest speaker for this occasion Special services were held all week The president of the congregation at this time was Oscar DeVisscher. The church had grown from a mere handful to 185 baptized members. Services were .now held twice a month in the German languageIn the spring of 1988. St. Luke's applied to the Seminary in St Louis. Mo , for a Candidate to serve as their own pastor. They were (Continued on Page 101 at BOKA’S SHOES WE JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF TILLSONBURG S CENTENNIAL The Store Where Satisfaction Counts For years Boko's Shoes have continued to build a reputation on customer satisfaction. It has always been our prime concern to be certain every customer is properly fitted and that they get the finest quality footwear at the right price. Brand Name Shoes For The Whole Family 141 Broadway BOKA’S SHOES Tillsonburg Section 4, Page 10 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Salvation Army Started In 1884 by Maj. Baugh Presbyterians Share The local branch of the Salvation Army, located at 52 'Broadway, has been in Tillsonburg, on that site, since 1884. In that time, the Army ha* been served locally by 104jjfficers. The meet recently retired of these are Major G. Cotie, and Aux. Captain E.' MacKenzie. Their retirement was very recent, and the poet was taken over less than two weeks ago by Lt. and Mrs. Dave Perry.The Perrys extend an in­vitation to all to come to the The Salvationist movement in Tillsonburg was started by Major Baugh In 1884. The aim has never changed, says Lt. Perry..."to meet people and win them for Christ.” He says that many have been con­verted through this ministry.At the present time, the various programs carried on by the Corps include the League of Mercy, the Over Sixty Club, a 31-member Home League, a Sunday School with average at­tendance of 30, Tavern ministry, a youth gtuup, regular Sunday meetings, and Bible Study. The Salvation Army is partially sponsored by the Red Shield appeal. Avondale History The official history of Presbyterianism in this area inaugurated at a meeting held in Mr. McLaren’s Hotel on The first services were held in a local schoolhouse and FOXW THE TOTAL LINE Of SWIMMING POOLS, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES THE STRONGEST NAME IN POOLS Tillson donated a ,ite . church on Harvey Street!.! this building wa, de^* on May 4th, 1855 Rev Rodgers wa> ministered until ikj” during his ministery a J church was needed whlch,Towards the end of the ■BS.L.r;""'! ministers included Rev* > j Rrnwn Pa-.. . *• Church of Canada in Ila . ni,,t L*,ili- ■ _■ . itone at the t> r’a ChtWch wi building minister in 1*70 ABOVE GROUND CAROUSEL WITH WEATHEROOME FULL UNf OF RECTANGLES 171N 1T*2T Iti32 It iN ir*» »i«N1«JT1« PHONE fl.l ..paata PHONE 8424851 vN-OCUIZUJsHunn 8424851 3 MILES WEST OF TILLSONBURG ON NO. 3 HIGHWAY 1875 NOTE July 33 - The directors oft of town council or. TaeN November 12 - The dw known as the New Ci nexion church has N purchased by the Bapts and has been thoron^ repaired and remoW and will be dedicated al 14th. November 26 - The nortN extremity of King SL being opened wp 1 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Pope 11 WE SALUTE TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL Hillcrest Motel and Restaurant Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area for over 21 Yean. and Family Wally and Ollie Covey are pleased to announce New Management of the Hillcrest Motel and Restaurant and wish every success to Rene and Isobel Covey and their children Mark Lawrence Terry - Nancy and Karen. We have enjoyed serving our Tillsonburg and area friends for the past 27 Years and know the same high standards of food, cleanliness and friendly service will remain in the future. Our sincere Thank You for your wonderful support and we solicit your continued support for Rene & Isobel.WALLY 8i OLLIE COVEY ★ SPECIALIZING IN... ★ BAR-B-Q CHICKEN ★ STEAKS ★ SEAFOODS ★ A COMPLETE MENU ★ TAKE-OUT SERVICE AVAILABLE ★ FINEST ACCOMMODATIONS ★ AIR CONDITIONED ★ TELEPHONES ★ CABLE, COLOUR T.V. ★ WALL-TO-WALL CARPET ★ QUIET & COMFORTABLE EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR... ★ WEDDINGS *CLUB DINNERS ★ BUSINESS MEETINGS ★ DISPLAY ROOMS IN OUR COVE ROOM - Sg Hillcrest Motel and Restaurant I 50-56 SIMCOE ST. TILLSONBURG ’ & CAROS Zl;H966 OPEN 7 DAYSAWEEK Section 4, Page 12 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 During Our Centennial Year Let Us The Church Is The Foundati Community Growth And Of Life. We Join Together In COMMUNITY CAN GAIN ALONE. TILLSONB It Takes Faith In God And The Light Of His Word For Community Such As Ours T Come This Far. THE GROWTH OF MEASURED BY MAI Build a ETTER Sectior 4. Poge 14 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 lonbur pipped WE SALUTE jh TILLSONBURG w 1872 "Eff CENTENNIAL Firs Chu Stauffer Motors Limited iptfl. they Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area for over 43 Years I..: rf Quebec STAUFFER MOTORS LTD. — 58 Broodway ST. Tillsonburg YOUR FORD — MERCURY DEALER "SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO" A Message From the President We are very proud at Stauffer Motors to be a part of this growing community and the goodwill and relationship we have enjoyed with you our customers.Chuck Crawford Stauffer Motors Limited YOUR LOCAL FORD-MERCURY DEALER FOR OVER 43 YEARS 58 BROADWAY 842-3646 ui^i 9 7 2 9 2 9 ★ CORTINA ★ COMET ★ MONTEGO ★ COUGAR ★ METEOR ★ MARQUIS ★ LINCOLN CONTINENTAL ★ PINTO ★ MAVERICK ★ MUSTANG ★ TORINO ★ FULL-SIZED FORDS ★ THUNDERBIRD ★ FULL RANGE of TRUCKS ★ CONTINENTAL MARK IV Jul, 28, wn THE TIILS0NBU8G NEWS Suction 4, fog. u First Anglican Church in J 868 a. Sunday, June 7, 1868, flUjonburg Anglican* «„rsbipPed in their ow.nMr the first time. It jSrvcv and Ridout streets, * across from the they had used tem- Jofsry, probably rented More than thirty years Iwionaries, "the saddle- " of the Rishnn secrated by Bishop Isaac Helmuth as St. John's Church, the name still used, -luionanes, tne saooie- • leneration (actually priests" of the Bishop twenty.,.ven years), the Start Mission, had worked ~ «olPh ,Street church servedh Dereham Township, part's immense Diocese j Quebec at that-time in- -lujed south western Ontario. In 1839 this region became „rt of the Diocese of St. Charles Church B the VIII concession was the first permanent station in M township to be occupied (IMTI The second station ns opened twenty-four years liter, m the thriving village of Dereham names, such as jun, Hughes, and Thomp- m, were conspicuous in the rilisonburp congregation. Dev W. Henry Jones, served•th St. Charles and ■ D Tillson, himself not an Ujlican Another gift him for a parsonage." This ■resent hospital. According o The Tillsonburg Observer in ancestor of The News). isiefui erection in the gothic be protection of St. John the nngehst On Sunday. July 1, 1868. Bishop Benjamin ninistercd the sacrament of onfrrmation to nineteen ersons. l ater that year, the linister and a lay delegate, (r. Joseph Luke, attended he annual synod, thus ringing St. John's Church ito the wider life of the Less than two years later July 4. 1870), the Harvey treet church was destroyed y fire Even before that is-ster. difficulties had egun to accumulate. The tie of the land "for the usonage " was not clear, hi Rei Mr. Jones left for » Diocese of Toronto and u, replaced by Francis ephcott He was followed by e Jtev T.E. Sanders, on horn the burden of the fire ii For a year and more the ongregation met in the Sons Temperance Hall (Bidwell Baldwin streets). "The I^Voir of St. John's Church, gave a concert in IM' Son s Hall. Feb. 28 to ^■able them to replace the and instruments burnt the late lamented lire, ^Bhich consumed the church ^Bd all therein. The concert ■u a success. The choir was ^Buisted by the 'Tillsonburg ^Bass Band’ one of the best of ^Bllage bands in Ontario Also ^Be vocal and instrumental ^Blent display was sen- The Harvey Street site was and the money used to ■^Btyani w site on Rolph Steet, south of the Public School. The insurance on the first church, supplemented by vigorous collecting drives, wiped out old indebtedness and made possible a new "Mission chapoh." On November 12. 1873, this modest structure (already in the Tillsonburg Anglicans. They were a representative group, including farmers from the surrounding countryside as well as town business and professional men. One finds such family names as Amberger, Burn, Dobbie. Frost, Luke. Marrett. Molyneux, Penman, Smith, Thompson, and Waller, and those of A. E. Raynes, the town clerk, and James H. Wilson, the Public School principal. A benefactor of the first church, active worker in the second, and contributor to Joy. the New York trained physician. The congregation was appreciative of services rendered, sometimes joining with that of St. Charles in making presentations. On one given, along with other things, a purse of fifty-five dollars in gold; at another time. Mrs. Sanders received a new sewing machine and a wringer. Miss Baldwin, a talented lady organist, was the recipient of a formal St. John's Anglican Church Girl Guides, 1923. photo loanded by Marg Ostrander. Buck, with Capt. Mrs H E Bates and Mrs W.H. Dunbar. ere Marguerite Moulton. Annie Miles. Lois Freed, Victoria Coulter, Isabel Parker, Fieri Bum. Gladys Graves, Violet Davidson. Norma James, Freda Brookfield, Jean Dorland, and front, Molly Ellis, Lillian Evans, Dorothy Hewer. Doris Weston. Vera Bum, Bertha Jones, Margaret Thompwn, Alice Mlles. Phyllis Yates, Jennie Mlles. Margaret Hayton WE SALUTE YOU TILLSONBURG ON YOUR 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS NOBLE’S FURNITURE Serving Tillsonburg and Area for over 32 YEARS | 1940 | to | 1972 | profession." She was probably a music teacher. Finally, in 1897. encouraged by Bishop Maurice Baldwin's suggestion that it would form a "fitting memorial to our national Jublilee.” I.E. the thirtieth of Confederation and the sixtieth of Queen Vic­toria’s coronation, a new on new ground. Since 1888, the Vestry had held an option on a fine site at Bidwell and Ridout streets.Eleven years later, August 18, 1899, the corner stone of the third, or present, St. John's Church was laid. Masonic honours, as well as the accustomed ec­clesiastical. were observed. The Grand Master, supported by the (brethren of King Hiram, processed from the Opera House in the Town Hall for the ceremony -the first of its kind in Tillsonburg.The new St. John's was in every sense a people's church. Its cost, apart from the sale of the Rolph Street property, came out of Tillsonburg pockets. They carefully watched over construction, with the con­sequence that church and parish hall cost less than 110,000. Children were en­couraged, as Miss -Annie Hockey recalls, to carry bricks to the site, so that they could feel they had a real part in it. The Sunday School made a contribution, and a touching one; it gave the font. On September 23, 1900, the new church was used for the first time. Just ten years later, when it w.as free from debt, it was consecrated. At the (Continued on Page 16) NOBLE’S FURNITURE LTD 135 Broadway 842-2231 Tillsonburg Section 4, Poge 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Held First Meeting in Town Hall in ■ four-year-old bulldi„,, the comer of North nZ?1council chembers of the Tillsonburg Town Hall. This meeting, under Rev. Leander Roblln, then pastor of Ot­terville Baptist, took place on April 1, 1»». Muilc was by the Men's Octette of CentralBaptist Church. London.The church is now located The first Sunday meeting of North Broadway Baptist Church was held in the The church found iB eainnlnn in cotta*._ 0 people here in Tlllsonb,.. Or Ti.lalaf - . 1 Hteth Vzvadway Church, with 11 .:ru" which the original buildin. . still located, about two iuw. 1 JRI-COUNTY TV. - 85 BROADWAY - TILLSONBURG Your Home Of Top Quality Merchandise Backed By Famous Brand Names Of- ★ WESTINGHOUSE ★ TOSHIBA ★ PHILCO FORD * MOTOROLA -----------------Drop In Soonll and Take Advantage Of--------------------- Our Grand Opening Specials On— REFRIGERATORS, RANGES, COLOR TV., STEREOS, WASHERS & DRYERS, CONSOLE and PORTABLE BLACK A WHITE TV'S, FREEZERS, ELECTRONIC OVENS, AIR CONDITIONERS, ETC. ALL ON SALE AT DISCOUNT PRICES "We Service What We Sell" 85 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG PHONE 842-2388 Rohlin. M, Elijah Smith. w St. John's (Continued from Page IS) July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Rog* 17 Grove Meeting Start for Church ne earliest known Free Xdists in this vicinity ..re a family by the name of J,t-r Wills who came here Thedford, Ontario. In m?Rev. C.H. Sage, the first Methodist preacher to L-ive an appointment to da, in passing through wk section of the country and “L, making inquiry aa to Sire he might find lodging the night in a Christian [Tme was directed to the Lne of Mr. and Mrs. Peter rills. Through this contact wj.Rev Mr. Sage later -turned and held a number ^services in the neigh­borhood where later the Ebenezer church was established. About this time services were held for some tine in the Tillsonburg area by Miss Matilda Sipprell and Miss Nellie Fulton.Hie Rev. A. Sims wrote in 1B1 that a short time earlier be had, in response to a pressing invitation, held a Jrove meeting near Tillsonburg. He wrote, "We believe some lasting im­pressions were made. Some bttle time after this, we organized a society at this oppointment and elected a leader. Thus commenced the infant work of what is now the Tillsonburg church."Services were held in the Tillsonburg town hall for several Sundays. Lumber for seats was secured from ED. Tillson. Several were con­verted in these services smong whom were Mr. and Mrs David Burkholder and Edward Barnim. The first minister to have a regular North Broadway (Continued from Page IS) idition to the rear of the Pastor Lawson is now in ill-time service for the ellowship Baptist Young “pie s Association across ada.In July, 1958, Rev. Thomas atson, then pastor in triord, was asked to’ come Tillsonburg to further his inistry. Rev. Lambert tptist was installed as star of the church in May of In January of 1965, the nurch purchased the present I*e. and in November of 1967, >e contract was awarded to ■Uvesy Construction Ltd. of appointment was Rev. W.C. Walls, who was stationed at Walslngham and who held services here every second Sunday. Later David Burkholder was pastor for a short time and was succeeded by Rev. C. M. Smith. It was under the latter's pastorate and largely through his ef­forts that the church was built in the year 1883 and named Ebenezer (1 Sam. 7:12b, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped u»”).Edward Barnim donated the land on which the church was built, although one dollar had to be paid by the church to make it legal. This was on lot 21 on the 11th concession of South Norwich. The Rev. Mr. Smith, being a carpenter, was of great assistance. We are told that the framework was blown down in the beginning of the task but no serious damage was done and it was soon replaced. Lumber for seats and pulpit was cut and dressed by Adam Spence whose mill was north of White’s Corners. Among the first converts of the new church were Miss Lucy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, Mrs. Cynthia Griggs, Mrs. James Helsdon and others. In 1892 the ladies of the local church organized a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, the first officers being Mrs. Emmeline Smith, president; Mrs. Cynthia Griggs, secretary, and Mrs. Maggie Helsdon, treasurer. Due to changed conditions, a growing feeling among the members of the Society that the interests of God's work change of location resulted In nilaon Asv., >» May of 1942. could be best advanced by a the purchase of a site on (Continued on Page 18) MCDONALD’S DRUG STORE 143 Broadway Tillsonburg CIRCA 1925 SINCE 1874 —A PHARMACY AT 143 BROADWAY HAS SERVED TILLSONBURG AND DISTRICT Tilsonburg. The architectural work was done by Hicks, Marsh and McLean of Lon- The old church would seat approximately 110, while the new building has a capacity of over 400. It is located in a 2*4 acre site. The church includes offices for the pastor and secretary, plus sufficient floor space for the Sunday School, which consists of eight departments from nursery to adult, a teaching staff of over 40, and an approximate registration of over 250.The pastor points out that the annual budget of the church is over 550,000 Section 4, Page 18 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 NOTES FROM 1875 January 1 • The new oat meal mill is now finished and ready for use. It was for­mally opened on Saturday last. Miss Tillson started the mill, by putting the water on for the first time. E.D. Tillson. Tilsonburg. ,pril2-Mr. J. Ambergerj, has recently opened £ Tilsonburg Marble wJ? on the Market So....."1* February 12 - Messrs. R. Y. Ellis * Bro. of Ingersoll have purchased the hard­ware stock and business of Congratulations Free Methodist Church (Continued from Page 17) The old church, a place ot hallowed memories for many, was sold in Sptember of the same year and the parsonage a few months later. The foundation for the new church was laid in Oc­tober 1942, and the building was opened on April 1,1943. It is a rule throughout our denomination that no church buildings shall be dedicated until free of debt. This was done April 2, 1944, less than two years from the beginning of the project and just one year after the church was opened for public service Such a ready response had been received that at no time was it necessary to place a mortgage on the building. The dedication sermon was preached by Bishop M.D. Ormston of Spring Arbor, Michigan. Rev. James A. Robb did much toward the 1904-1910; Rev. J. H. Roberts, erection of the new church. 1910-1011; Rev. C. Fader.At the moment plans are 1911-1912; Rev. W. E. being made, under the McQuiggan 1912-1915, Rev. leadership of Rev. John William Hoffman. 1915-1917; Wesley Fletcher, pastor of Rev. M.O. Coates. 1917-1914; the church, to renovate and Rev. D. McGugan. 1914-1921; enlarge the facilities of the Rev. B.E. Sevenson, 1921- present building to meet the 1923; Rev. George Evans, growing needs 1923-1925; Rev. H.A. Marian.Following is a list of pastors 1925-1424; Rev. R.G. and the dates during which Thompson, 1924-1931; Rev they served: Rev. W. C. H.H. Hyndman. 1931-1934; Walls. David Burkholder. Rev. J.W Peach. 1934-1934; Rev. C. M. Smith, Rev. Rev. W.C. Peach, 1934-1939; George Overpaugh. 1492- Rev. James A. Robb. 1939 1893; Rev. James Clink. 1493, 1944; Rev. G.W. Freeman. 1894; Matilda Sipprell and 1944-1946; Rev. W.C. Mary Diller. 1894-1895; Jose Cowherd. 1946-1949; Rev. Rusk, Miss Macklin, 1895- P.K. Smith. 1949-1954; Rev. 1897; Rev. W.C. Walls. 1897- I C.A. Horton. 1954-1857; Rev 1899; Rev Eli Clink, 1899- Gerald Babcock. 1957-1963; 1900; Rev. M.O. Coates, 1900 | Rev. Sheldon Robb. 1963-1965; 1903; Rev J.A. Fletcher. . Rev. Lloyd Mino. 1965-1969; 1903-1904: Rev. L.W. Iles. Rev. David Ashton. 1968-1970; 1904 1906; Rev J. E. Ayre, ' Rev John W Fletcher. 1970--. 1906-1908: Rev. J.R. 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Salford, Verschoyle and surroueding areas. Harold receives help from his wife. Jean, who doe. most of the bookkeeping and handles customer calk while Harold is making deliveries. This Fall Harold intends installing a two-way radio system in an effort to speed up his already well-known excellent service. Harold used a 1650-gallon tank truck to make deliveries from the BP-Supertest Bulk Plant on High­way 19 where more than 40.000 gallons of home heating and farm fuels are stored. "With this amount of storage and our automatic delivery system, none of our customers need worry about their fuel requirements." Harold adds.As well as handling the full BP-Supertest line of fans and home fuels Harold is also active in communityaffairs. He has been a member of the DerehamTownship Volunteer Fire Department since 1958 and is presently Assistant Fire Captain. He is also Treasurer of the Culloden Boy Scout Committee and a member of the United Church.Harold would like you to try his service. Why not gin Harold a call at 877-2976. He'll be delighted to hear from you. 13?TOGETHER TO SERVE YOU BETTER July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Page 19 Of Gospel Hall n,, following account of 2 historic background of r-el Hall was written by JrMcCormack in 1962 as tor a talk by Helen S n’.'X the year 1875, J™" K D. W. Muir of Enilton. One., recently Averted, being about 20 ",rs old. came to the ship o' Bayham in Elgin 1°’„ and held Evangelistic gZfcesin a "School House" S-rsl miles from Vienna, time later he was ioined by another young '■Evangelist." Mr. John jsith, just out from Aber- ton Scotland.Working together, they reached the “Gospel of Ljs free Grace, "Eph. 2-8, - ntus 3-11 Their Labours ,efe in the area near Straffordville- Vienna and Caltoo. Later they preached ,t South Middleton. Cour- jfcnd. Cranbrook, Langton, end Walsingham.The meetings were well attended and were held in janes, school houses, halls ,Dd church buildings. Resulting from these meetings many were saved Grace, through faith In the message of God's word. Domans 10-17.The converts were taught ■Believers Baptism by im- feitsment principles of lathering together for Assemblies were formed in a number of places at about the same time, that is 1875. )ne Assembly was near South Middleton and con- inued until about 1945. Ar. i" near Straffordville and sni’. continues after more Services are conducted by teal Brethren with help from evangelists and teachers who pend their time in spreading he Good News of Salvation md ministry of the Word of M to Believers.The Assembly meeting in be Gospel Hall on Harvey a? ISHaa K H H H Yes They Had _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Some Bananas^etawmMvfirst rented a An interesting price war .“ZblXT.“I March i>. O>> ni~-v between J. M. Cltmie anaalwu’Ts FjdcU. ■n.rlrtsra. In 1914 the present adJ0,?et'> ea'L °_t^e.r. °" fm aSBeene'' andy w« ^.n.s first appeared In one ^otae^ssemb^ . . — - or 3 cents a dozen until itappeared at 3c a dozen in Fardella's window. A few minutes later Climie was revelation ot His mind to «‘vin« awaj: a d“e"un. and the all-sufficient every purchase of other goods • .................. to the amount of fifty cents.The stores did a terrific business while the war lasted for about an hour. iter soM-to the Assembly. Here" are a few of the undamental Truths most 1 The divine inspiration of he Bible as the Word of God, he revelation of His mind to Tim. -3-16-17.L- The diety ot the Lord esus Christ. His virgin birth, 111 sinless life on earth. His icarious death, burial, esurrection, ascension to « > people at the right hand Tillsonburg was to commence God." as soon as possible after the The total depravity of end of March so the roads“ through the “Fall in would be ready for the touristtraffic early in July. absolute inability to please God apart from the New Birth-Gen. 3,- Romegf 3- Romans 5-12-19. 4- The Love of God to the entire world, proven by the Gift of His beloved Son to be the Saviour of mankind. John 3-16. Christ "on the cross" through which complete and eternal atonement for sin has been effected- Heb. 9-26. To all who trust In this work, the Salvation from Eternal Judgment, forgiveness of all their sins, enjoyment of Eternal Life now, and Security for all Eternity In Glory- Eph. 2-8-9, John 10-28, 1st John 5-11-13.6.- The Eternal punishment of every person who refuses to accept Christ as Personal Saviour- John 5-28-29, Heb. -2- Why, Those Brazen Females! 7.- The Rapture of the Church at the Lord's Coming Revelation of Christ in Glory at His Coming to the earth to reign - 2 Thess. -1-6-10.8.- The Resurrection of the bodies of all Believers at the coming of the Lord- and the "Review and Reward" of Romans 14-10, 1 Cor. 3-12.9 - The weekly observance of the Lord's Supper in remembrance of His death.-l 10.- The Priesthood of all Believers- 1 Peter 2-5-9.11 - In two Resurrections - 23, 1 Thess 4-16 Note it is the dead in Christ that rise first. The REAL people placeX yK your CREDIT UNION * ' it Serves you right ----------------SERVING---------------- TILLSONBURG AND THE TRI-COUNTY AREA the "Tribulation" live and reign with Christ a thousand years. This is the first resurrection but the rest of the dead'lived not again until finished - See Rev. 6-20. 12.- Final Judgment of the wicked,- Rev -20 & 11-12. stand before the "Great Throne of Judgment • receive their Judgment and depart to a dark "Eternity." SAVINGS UP TO 8% Paved No. 3 In 1928, the paving of the LOW COST LOANS Tri-County Credit Union BROADWAY & BROCK STREETS 842-4254 Tillsonburg "Serving Tillsonburg Area People Six Days a Week At The Credit Union Corner" SecHon 4, Page 20 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 First Electric Plant Barkey Broe. electric light plant, with the Electric Rink In at the overhead bridge. officially opened on Jan. 1,and large dinners. that time. conducted people for games here. Band Among other things held in this rink were Auction Sales Tillson farm by Mr Rice and later J. W. Allin. fund-raising in Western Ontario with an ice surface of 70 by 170. which was the largest playing area Right Reverend Charles J. Stewart, Anglican Bishop of The following account of the Barkey Bros, electric light plant and the Electric Rink was contributed by Mrs Bessie (Barkey) Darrow. Mr. David Barkey operated the first Electric Light plant from water power dams at the Red Mill on the Forge Road, now No. 3 Highway, then, from Going's Mill on the 11th Concession.At first there were five arc streetlights and five arc commercial lights on Broadway.Picture is Barkey Bros. Electric Light Plant, at Overhead Bridge on North Broadway. With the Electric Rink in Background.Later a domestic lighting system was operated from a power plant located just north of the Grand Trunk Railway Bridge on Broadway. In 1898 two large dynamos and two boilers were added and this Tillsonburg Pan-Drieds, named for Tillson Pan-Dried Oats. Many times for play-off or final games in the district special trains were run with capacity crowds. There were as well as regular skating. During the season, carnivals and comedy acts vent on to professional Mission Work Back in 1834 Bishop arrived quite unex- had to ride tor miles to tell the First shoe company office, with Billy Coloff. Bessie Slnden and L. V. vanGeel. Photo lot Darrow. Dance Opened New Plant A magnificent new building opened on November 22, |)g which was erected by the It was erected on Tita Huntley Manufacturing Avenue A dance to hersMs Company Limited, to replace opening, gave all procetai one destroyed by fire, was the Red Crons HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE SERVED THE AREA FOR OVER 27 YEARS. DHULSTER & LIERMAN INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. DON'T GAMBLE WITH FIRE! 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The meeting was called for purpose of the organizing the Board created under the Public Libraries Act of On­tario.”Thus began the Tillsonburg Public Library Board which five years later was largely responsible for the erection of the library building that has served this community at the same site for well over 57 However, the story of the Tillsonburg Public Library goes back a bit further in time, to almost precisely 35 years to the date of that first Board meeting.It was in October of 1875 that it was first decided that the growing village of ap­proximately 500 residents needed a library to service the reading needs of the community.However, even in those days, the pace of progress moved slowly, and it wasn't until 1880 that a meeting was held in the upper floor of J. W. Pressey's store to discuss the establishment of a "Mechanics' Institute,” which is a subscription library of the type that flourished in North America in the mid 1900's, maintained primarily for the use of young workingmen and apprentices attempting to better them­selves through self education. This was not a "Public Library" in today's sense of the term, since only those who paid a certain fee were allowed to use the library. (Interestingly, there are those in today's library world who are advocating a return to the Mechanics' Institute type of Library as a means of solving financial problems.)To administer the Institute, a committee of John Hamilton. W. S. Law and William McGuire was for­med. and this group was empowered to seek the services of a 50c per week caretaker.Later on. William Imrie and his wife took over the collection and opened another subscription library in their Broadway Ave. apartmentFinally, the subscription library idea was replaced by the public library concept, which was translated into practical terms by that Oc­tober 1910 Board meeting attended by acting Mayor C. H. Denton. Rev. J. Brown. John Smith, E. V. Tillson, Spencer McDonald and V. S. Thomson, with Rev. J. Brown declared the Board's firstChairman. William Imrie, whose personal library had been the village's library for well over 30 years, became the first librarian and secretary-treasurer.The Board was organized and all it needed was a building, and that was for­thcoming from New York, where the Andrew Carneige Foundation considered and accepted the Board's ap­plication for funds for a library building. In 1914, building grant of $10,000. was received, and within a year, a new building stood at the corner of Washington Grand and Broadway.The building opened in March 1915, but since the collection needed to be cataloged, the books were unavailable until April 6, 1915, at which time, as the newspaper of the day describes it, “The Public Library was thrown open to the public, last Tuesday and a large number of books have already been given out.”Shortly after opening, the new library building received a new librarian in the person of Miss Hattie Wood, who remained at the helm, keeping a very tight, no- nonsenke, no-loud-talking ship Until her retirement in 1949, when Mrs Hilda Mason assumed the Chief Librarian responsibility.The Library's growth in terms of use and collection increased very slowly but steadily through the years since Its founding. Circulation for the 1915-1970 period showed a high readership in proportion to the number of users, although circulation tended to decrease within the last two decades, no doubt due to the prevalence of television. The Library building itself was not en­tirely used by the Library. The downstairs area served as a daytime kindergarten and meeting place until 1951, when the Oxford County Health Unit took over the premise at a $420.00 annual rental fee. It wasn't until 1958 that the basement was renovated and made available as a library for the children of the community.la the mid-sixties, Tillsonburg Public Library became part of the Lake Erie Regional Library System, making available to the community the resources and services of all the libraries of Oxford. Norfolk. Middlesex and Elgin County.The relationship of the Library to the Region was as an associate, independent Library. In the last part of 1969, Oxford Cowity Public Library wanted Tillsonburg to give up its independent status and join it as a branch, in the same way that Ingersoll Public Library did. The Library Board, however, felt, for a number of reasons, that the Library should remain independent, and time has vindicated the Library Board in its difficult decision.In concluding this brief history. It might be useful to compare the Public Library of 1915 and the one of 1972. and indeed, a lot of water in the Otter CJefli has passed under the bridge in that 57 year period.In 1915, 900 of the village's 3,000 residents were mem­bers of the library and usersof its 3,600 books. Today, 4,000 of Tillsonburg's 7,000 residents use the Library's 17,000 books, a rather con­siderable increase in the number of books as well as percentage of population served.Of course, in 1915.. the operation of the Library was a somewhat inexpensive venture. At ihat time. $2,400.00 was enough to keep the doors opened on the $10,000.00 building. Today, more than 10 times that amount, ($30,000.00) is required to maintain same building is still In use, pected to replace it witb. operations, and while the the new building that is ex- (Continued on Page 21) This is the 1912 laying of the cornerstone for Rolph Street Public School in Tlllaonburg n»| man who lent this picture to The News is in the shot-Gordan Hollier, the then small b i ,r J white shirt at right The others are trustees, teachers, town officials, and minister! tfl Tillsonburg. Front, left to right, are Ed Law, Harry Fairs. A E. Raynes. School l r James H Wilson. Geo. H. Hollier. Wes Allen. T. C. Waller. John Weston. G G Hollar ] middle row. Rev. Dewey, Carrie James. Erie Ames. Miss Mackenzie. Miss Raymond. M,| Ferguson. Miss Twiss. John Law; back, Rev Beverly (Anglican). James Bron] (Presbyterian), Father Goetz (Roman Catholic). Rev. Kerr (Methodist), W. S Law, S:rw] Scott, and police chief George Ronson Happy Birthday Tillsonburg ________________________FROM CUSTOM CONCRETE-MOBILE SERVICE when you efficient sen/ii want CONCRETE CALL 842-5894 for fast, the right mix for your job...any quantity—large or small you pay for what you use...all deliveries are metered delivered any place...any time...for your convenience PRE-CAST SIDEWALK SLABS AND PATIO STONES 2" THICK 18"il8”, 24"x24" and 18” round 9 COLOURS o WHITE-ORANGE-NATURAL RED-BROWN-BUFF-GREEN-BLACK GRA’ ALSO CURB BUMPERS AND EAVESTROUGH SPUSH BLOCKS CUSTOM CONCRETE ANY MIX, ANY AMOUNT, ANY PLACE, ANY TIME R.R. 7 TILLSONBURG - 842-5894 1/4 MILE EAST OF NO. 19 HIGHWAY ON AIRPORT ROAD July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 4, Page 23 Library Grew with Community j-ued from Page 22) ■ sorshlp common in 1*15. In often be required to find ** ,y well cost at least addition, the non-fiction is far material since she alone alMOO. or $190,000.00 more diversified, catering knew where it was. Reference* than the original from the simplest to the most services are also more ad- Mint Inflation is certainly difficult information vanced, largely because of '“vth, although no doubt, problems. The circulation of the increased co-operation' was considered this collection has, of course, among libraries, which ^exorbitant in 1915, and increased over the years. In means that if the local “^historians will smile at 1915, 16,000 books were Library cannot handle the tgggOOO. borrowed, wheras today, information request, anotherL1915. the reader had his 55,000 are loaned annually. Library can be reached for 5 from a book collection Finally, the Library of 1972 assistance. Finally, book *(nated by fiction, and, offers far more services than publishing changes have ’!? non-fiction fiaWt the Library of 1915. In- made for interesting changes ? on religion and terlibrary loan,-the in the Library. Print and* jjHy English literature, borrowing of books from paper is far superior, making collection emphasis on other libraries- was virtually reading much less arduous,‘jure reflects the unheard of then, and so were and since modem technology Ley's philosophy on film services. The Library is has made It possible to cover L, to bring the best in the organized far more simply, book covers, the appeal of tongue to the poorly allowing patrons to find books on the shelves is much“te(l Today’s collection material more easily than greater.\ti|| predominated by 1915, when the Librarianbut it is not charac- organized the Library largely Much has changed in your JJj by the heavy cen- on personal tastes and would Public Library and much will High School staff of the early 1949's. Back. Rheta Field, Grace Ostrander, R J. Sinclair. Evelyn Moxley. Marg McIntosh; front, Grace Grieve. S. Wightman, principal; Don Alexander. continue to change, and it was all made possible largely because of a meeting in October. 1910. Good Things Happen Here At Home! ,1872 TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL 1972 ★ Metal Fabricators For Industry ★ ★ Custom Metal Manufacturing ★ ★ Tube Bending ★ Jackson’s Manufacturing & Machinery Ltd. •18 Broadway 842-5941 Tillsonburg Section 4, Page 24 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE nBB!CHEVROLET IMPALA * VEGA F85 CAMARO * CUTLASS CHEVELLE DON DAVIS President FROM WE CARE, about YOU, about your CAR PEARCE MOTORS 130 Simcoe St. 842-4244 Tillsonburg HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG PEARCE MOTORS LTD Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area For Over 25 Years Your CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE DEALER ----------------A AA ESS AGE-------------------- FROM THE PRESIDENT Thank you, residents of Tillsonburg and district for your patronage over the years, helping our business to grow with the town. My family and I are proud to be a part of this fine community. Don Davis President CHEVROLET TRUCKS NOVA OLDSMOBILE 88 MONTE CARLO * OLDSMOBILE 98 YOUR DURA COAT PEARCE MOTORS ! 30 SIMCOE ST.-TILLSONBURG CENTRE LTD Your CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE Dealer Section 5, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 JACK & STEVE DISCUSS PLANS FOR YOUR DREAM HOME "Qpalit* Construction. Build, 4 of Fine Homes” STEVE HORVATH CONSTRUCTION All HOMES MAY BE PURCHASED WITH 10% DOWN PAYMENT For Proffes Zonal Advice On A Mortgage Plan Tailored To Suit Your Individual Budget... Give Ut Avail. We will arrange an appointment at your convenience ... STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL!_________ pfOUR DREAM HOME IN THE STAGES OF PROGRESS! ------------CAN YOU SEE THE HOUSE---------- OF YOUR DREAMS SITTING HERE We have a wide choice of lota to choose from. All spacious, pool sized lots, located in beautiful Glenridge Subdivision. Call Jack at 842-3765 for a tour -----YpUR DREAM HAS REACHED 5% — IN l^E STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION. If we're contacted soon, your choice of interior decor is still available. Call Jack Graves Real Estate at 842-3765. Lot 42. 77 ,*4 42 Brock St East, Tillsonburg S[„I/IS rHe |, Ljra Phone Bus. 842-3765 or 842-3835 AUfZ/r "A MEMBER OF M.LS." AT YOUR SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT STEVE HORVATH BUILDER '6 Falcon Rd. 842-4701 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Page 3 lusinessmen of ;entury Ago _ iinwinK is a list of J,intss and professional w in Tillsonburg In 1872, ’-lied from old tax at the town hall:* Agents u- Garnett, Lot 37Shew »»»*. 'teadway Jarirs PeaseJtfhlan McLean, insurance Harvey St. W.N. Bullock, bookJnt, Cranberry W.. Lot 1. Bakerwm Anderson, Harvey E.j^ge Anderson, Harvey E. Bailiff Matthew Dillon Blacksmith#F c. Burlow. Broadway lot 33.orge Darrow. Elgin, Lot 2- j.C. Darrow. Oxford N. A. Lmd E. to top of bankB. Dunbar. Cranberry yGolden. Cranberry W.. el McFarlane. BidwellL Lot 10.■eter McFarlane, Bidwell E.Dei McFarlane, King E.Ita B. Waller, Bidwell E.. All Brick Maker loseph Van Norman, Brock Lot 55.Uei Rogers. Simcoe E. Brewer eeeph Luke, Cranberry E‘. ■pinery Lot. Builders ieorge Smith lota Smith ButchersWm. Burn, Broadway W.. Lot 31-2.Wm. Rice. Elgin. Lot 2-3. Frederick Sharp, Bldwell E. Alex Wilson, Broadway E., Lot 15.Wm. Wilson. Oxford N. Cabinet Maker Wm. Barrick. Rolph W . Lotp.Wm. Forbes, Broadway E.. Lot 27.David Kelso, Broadway W., Lot 8.Silas H. Palmer, Broadway W., Lot 17.John Shepherd. Harris N. Lot Carriage Maker Borland A Watson. Broadway W . Lot 26DruggistChas. Thomson's Drugs. Established 1872 - but not listed In Town's record book until 1873.Carpenter*David Abbott. Rolph E.. Lot 28-29.Henry Burke, Harvey E.Wm. Burill, 11 Line Derhem N. -19.Charles Burns. Rolph W., Lot 43.Manly Bums, Rolph E.. Lot 48-9-50-1Adam Clinton, Cranberry W., Lot 15-16.John Chapman, Broadway W.. Lot 3. John Early, Bidwell E., Lot 41.Flavius Goodwin. Broadway E-. Lot 30.Thomas Goodwin, Broadway James N. Matthews, Bidwell W , Lot 21.Buchan McMellan, Oxford N.A A Land E. to top of hill.George Nesbitt, Queen E-. Lot 12.Robert T. Patrie, Cranberry W ., Lot 10-11. Joseph R. Simmons, Oxford W„ Lot 38. Ed. Tremblay. Cranberry W., lot 13.Henry Turk, Rolph E. Lot 27. James E. Turner. Harvey E George Yournie, Bidwell W, Lot 23.Joe H. Whalley, II Con. Oxford E. -4-5.B. W. Stanton, Bidwell W., Lol C. ZK HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG DAVIDSON BROS Jacob Johnson, Elgin S., Lot TOBACCO GROWERS Please list your labour needs with us as soon as possible. We'll check for available local people and if need be we'll contact Canada Manpower Centres in other areas. These CMCs are prepared, through our Clearance programs, to recruit workers, including University students, and provide them with public transportation so that they will arrive on the date you specify. CANADA MANPOWER CENTRE WE SALUTE YOUR 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS TIP TOP CLEANERS AND SHIRT LAUNDRY Sect’^5, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 BUSINESSMEN IN 1872 (Continued from Page 3) Charles Whithead, Brock N.J. W. Black, Broadway E., Dry Goods Frederick Marett, Broadway FurrierMatthew S. Smith, Bidwell John Wardle, Broadway W., Lot 11.MillerMatthew Burn - Grist mill rear of lot 26-7-7 of Jack Alley. Peter Campbell, Broadway John Hamilton Derham, Grist Mill Wm. Vivian, Mill Wright. Oxford N., Lot 39.John L. Young, King E„ Lot iamual Wheeler, Bidwell W Charles Collins. Bidwell W. John Cunada 11 Con Charles Collins Amasa T. Cutter. Broadway E., Lot 16.Felix HenryThomas L Pain & Brother, Broadway W.G. W. Robinson, Bidwell W. HewerRichard O'Keefe. Rolph E., Lot 35.Joiner Great Western Railway Co. Samuel Montgomery. Bidwell E.. Lot 13.James Ostrander. Bidwell E.. Potash Maker Banjamin Markle. Oxford W.. Wm. Graham. Bidwell E.. Lot 10.Gray McKay A Co., Harvey OF PROGRESSElias Burgess. Harvey W . 4enry M. Harding. Bidwell MerchantsJames Armstrong. BroadwayE. Lot 11. i C.TH0MS0N.I Charles Hill. Bidwell. Lot 36. HotelsFrederick Bum. Broadway E., ArlingtonAlex Cowan, South Broad­way, site of Salvation Army. Phillip Faile, Corner Oxford and Broadway, Lot 9.Alvin MerrillDavid Merrill, Queens Hotel, Comer Broadway A Brock. LawyersCharles F. Clarke. Broadway W.Frederick Van Norman, Broadway E.John Secord, Broadway W. John Van Sittart, Oxford N. LumbererEd. Grey. Bidwell W. Lot 16- Ed. D. Tillson Oxford S. Grist Mill. Bloomer St. Saw Mill, S. of Bloomer. W. of Plank Rd.Pea Mill. W. of John Pound Rd. MoulderThomas Snarey, Rolph E. Horace Weatherwas. Hale St. PhysiciansJohn W. Ault, Broadway. W., Lot 34-35.Sylvanus Joy, Oxford N. Lachlan C. Sinclair.Broadway W.. Lot 9 south. Wm. McDonald. Broadway Thomas A Henry (Continued on P*<««) Congratulations TILLSONBURG , c THOMSON REMEMBER OUR MOT1O... WE REFUND or EXCHANGE. NO ANDS, IFS, or BUTS DOMINION DEPARTMENT STORE 128 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Page 5 TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL 1872 1972 F • Les BOYS ELECTRIC Proud to be Part of a Growing Community 1947 Boys Electric of Woodstock started a branch store in September of 1947 (Pictured at right) by purchasing stock of Miss Violet Whitesell's Grocery Store. In 1959 the business became known as Les Boys Electric. Our Old Store on 199 Broadway St. Thanks to all our customers & friends for 25 years of wonderful co-operation LesBoys Electric *>*^*~- “ KlTCHENAlD TELEVISION STEREOS APPLIANCES I 1972 Our old store at 199 Broadway fell way to progress in March 1972 when it was torn down to make way for a new modern building. The building was completed in July and Les Boys Electric are now back in their former location but their address is now 197 Broadway. A bank will shortly occupy the 199 Broadway section. OUR NEW STORE ON 197 BROADWAY ST. BRAND NAME QUALITY PRODUCTS ★ RCA + KELVINATOR ★ KITCHEN AID ★ ADMIRAL ★GENERAL ELECTRIC Les BOYS ELECTRIC THE BEST PLACE AROUND FOR SERVICE AFTER THE SALE 197 Broadway 842-5904 Tillsonburg ‘ In Section 5, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 First Bylaws Made Appointments By Law No. 1 of the Cor­poration of the Town of Tilsonburg for the purpose of appointing Town Officers to serve in this Municipality for the Current Year. Preamble - Whereas it is necessary to pass a By Law to appointTherefore the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Tilsonburg by the Council thereof enacts as follows.Clerk - 1st That John Secord be and is hereby appointed Clerk for the Town of Tilsonburg.Treasurer - 2nd That Joha Garnett be and is hereby appointed Treasurer for the Town of Tilsonburg.Assessor - 3rd That W.S. Law and Joseph Simmons be and are hereby appointed Assessors for the Town of Tilsonburg.Collector - 4th That S.B.W. Carpenter be and is hereby appointed Collector for the Town of Tilsonburg.Inspector of Licenses - 5th That Richard Williams be and is hereby appointed Inspector of Licenses for the Town of Tilsonburg.Overseer of Highways & Street Inspector - 6th That R.T. Patrick be and is hereby appointed Overseer of Highways and Street Inspector for the Town of Tilsonburg.Pound-Keeper - 7th That Phillip Faile be and is hereby appointed Pound- Keeper for the Town of Tilsonburg.Fence Viewers - 8th That Jacob Ourberger. Ar­chibald McLaren and Amos Weeks be and are hereby appointed Fence-Viewers for the Town of Tilsonburg. Librarian - 9th That George Taylor be and is hereby appointed Librarian for the Town of Tilsonburg.Passed the twenty-fifth day of March A.D. 1872.John Secord. Clerk E.D. Tillson, Mayor SECOND TOWN BYLAW By Law No. 2 of the Cor­ poration of the town of Tilsonburg for the purpose of fixing a stated salary to each Town Officer for the Current Year.Therefore the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Tilsonburg enacts as follows.Clerk - 1st That the Clerk of the Town of Tilsonburg 1872 Business^ (Continued from Page 4) 1 Town CollectorGeorge Taylor Wagon MakerRobert Miles. Bidwell W., Lot 35-39.James Russell, Bidwell E.. Lot 9-10.Reuben Wilcox. Bidwell E., Lot 29.Thomas C. Waller, Bidwell E„ Lot 14. Fire Limit/? said Town nt Tu._k of building. from fl? certain . c.rUinflreYi^,?* erected and defined Therefore ihe Mumc® Corporation of the To., Tilsonburg in Coim AiWmb'--1 -- follows:enacts Firstly - That from and if. the passage of this By no person or perM| (Continued from Pagel) Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your Centennial Year COMPLETE CROP SERVICE AERO FERTILIZERS Watch MakerWm. Lewis, Harris St. N. Robert H. McDowell, Bidwell W., Lot 47-48. Grain - Corn - Tobacco - Speciality Crops Chemicals - Seed Corn - Seed Grain - Purina Feeds John H. Auders, 11 Con. of Derhem. Wool MakerThomas H. Hurst, Bidwell W.. Lot 11-12. BURFORD FERTILIZERS LTD. BURFORD - MT. ELGIN - WATERFORD July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Page 7 New Luggage Dept. Downstairs Card & Gift Shop SUPPLYING Stationery, Office Supplies, Office Furniture, Business Machines... Office Furniture & Accessories Dept. Luggage. Leather Goods, Greeting Cards, and Gifts for 24 years to the Tri-County Area. Section 5, Page 8 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Sixty Years Ago Boyhood remembrance of section, of 60 years ago is by F.D. Kyte, Sr. Mr. Kyte is a fourth generation of Kytes living in Tillsonburg. which has grown to seven generations at the present.Starting with the Royal Hotel owned by Robert Moulton, Sr., we go up Broadway West side,Next to Royal Hotel was a double house owned by Er­nest House and sold to Albert grocery business and also lived in one side;Dr. Crooker, dentist office and his dwelling next to the First Bylaws of Town itinued from Page 6) of appointing one Chief Town of Tilsonb(Continued from Page 6) whether Owners, Lesees, Agents or Contractors shall set up, erect or build, or continue to set up erect or build any wooden building or buildings in that part of the Town of Tilsonburg, consisting of Lots, Number, Eleven. Twelve. Thirteen. Fourteen, Fifteen, Sixteen. Seventeen, Eighteen. Nineteen and Twenty on the East Side of Broadway Street and also Lots Number Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Fif­teen. Sixteen, Seventeen. Eighteen, Nineteen and Twenty on the West Side of Broadway Street in the said iecondly - Nor shall any person or persons move any wooden building or buildings from any other place without the above specified limit* to any place within the above specified limits of the Town • Nor shall any person or persons continue to uphold any such wooden building ' or buildings, Nor shall any person or persons move any wooden buildings now Town within the above limits from one place within the said limit* to any other place within the laid limits - Nor shall any person or persons continue to uphold any such wooden building. Nor shall any person or persons erect or build any wooden shed building or other wooden structure within a distance of Sixty buildings within the above limits. And any person violating shall upon conviction forfeit and pay a penalty not ex­ceeding Seventy Dollars inclusive of costs - And every day any such erec­tion or building as a foresaid shall be continued, offence. Thirdly - Nor shall any wooden building now erected within the said limits -be added to or in­creased in size unless the addition be of brick or Passed, the twenty fifth day of March A.D. 1872John Secord, Clerk E.D. Tillson, Mayor FOURTH TOWN BYLAW poration of the Town of Tilsonburg for the purpose Constable for the Town and Constable for the South Ward said Wards lying and Henry Buchner dry goods and grocery. Northways (Now Heath's).Where the present Royal bank is was the Queen's hotel, which burned down. George Clark, tailor. (Continued on Page 9) Constable for the Town and one Constable for each Ward.Whereas it is necessary and imperative to pass a By E.F. Davis Jeweller.Thomson Drug store.Jack McCormack, tailorMaddock stationery Vance Shoe store. John McIntyre We Are Here To Serve You office is next, Ernie House had a livery barn al the back of the Crooker property and also sold Maxwell cars, later taking over the present Lily Chop Suey House, where he had a furniture and music store.Chinese laundry was on the corner, and later Dr. McQueen. Sr., bought the comer and built the present building and had his office there. Where Simpson's is now was Coomber's furniture store, then Imrie and Mc­Farland Hardware.Conn’s hardware.a, t-.ut.ni Town of Tilsonburg.2nd That Jacob Johnson _and is hereby appointed STOVES. HARDWARE. TIN Ward and that J B. Waik be Ward.Therefore the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Tilsonburg by the Council thereof enacts as follow: 1st That Henry Bughner be and is hereby appointed Chief Constable for the Tilsonburg.Passed the twenty fifth day of March A.D. 1672 John Secord. Clerk VIENNA BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD Congratulates Tillsonburg On Their Centennial Year Clifford — Yorkley Wayne — At Vienna Building Supplies Ltd. Complete Line Of Home And Building Materials VIENNA BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. WISEWAY Diu/’kME o-ya doon vickikia r»NTPHONE 874-4392 VIENNA, ONT. July 28,1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Pag. 9 jusiness Sixty Years Ago (Cjotinued from Page 8) n.rr's express office. KLns hardware. ^Brown jeweller. uZnonald Drug store.Sinclair shoe store. Williams Grocery B'11 Telephone an office of Dr. Et and then, on a high hill, “.e th” home of Dr. Reid. Nrxt was the Graves block. 7Mr Graves had a *r,| store where the , Reward show store * 'Smoke'' Burns meat shop. i< now. and a Isle's store is.Gibson's grocery.mure Fernlea Flowers is -situated was a carriage —, owned by T.C. Waller.came Fardella Fruit Weston home and of- a and Dr Early home and Imperial hotel was owned «joperated by Mr Charles with a livery stable ,d feed stable.* feed stable was a barn There could be some discrepency in which store came first In some instances, and it could be possible that some store has been left out. Other persons to mention who were in business at that time: Judge Livingston. Brown Sr., Lawyer Carruthers, Lawyer Luke. Dentist. Dr. Taylor and Dr. McQueen. Also two doctors not mentioned before are Dr. Joy and Dr. Lancaster. There was Darrow Foundry. McCrae Foundry. Buckberrough Blacksmith. Stanley Barrett livery stable (There were six livery stables and feed stables at that time. George Bently Bicycle shop. Luke coal and wood. Boyer coal and wood. Hayton Mill (where Hawkins Is now), Barkery skating rink. History Notes The Lake Lisgar Town Park was officially opened on May 24. 1933 by Mayor Sutch. In 1933, the government had taken over the paving of No. »'Xaf»»y from Tillsonburg to Port Burwell and work was progressing favourably. In 1934, A. S. Rennie, for­mer Mayor of Tillsonburg was elected member of the House of Commons for South Oxford defeating Hon. Donald Sutherland in the federal by­election His majority was almost 1500 votes. After an absence of 29 years The J. E. Weston Store.ranges. In the doorway are the law Bob Smart of St. Thomas and the late E. W. Robinson of London, who worked for Mr about the slw of the Dominion Department Stot Foundry was on the Tillson-Venison corner. from administrative control in the Ontario political arena Mitchell F Hepburn came back into power on June 20, OVER 1934 with a record-breaking defeated both his opponents ning into Tillsonburg on _ toko thwir SERVING 54 YEARS Again starting from the wlh end of Broadway, up (East side of street. win Burns butcher shop. Chinese Restaurant where resent Metropolitan is.Brewsters five and ten Bank, possibly the Bank of TILLSONBURG & AREA Post Office.Joe Taylor funeral home.Tillsonburg Liberal.Liquor store operated by Ifred Raynes.George Soper paint and RJ. Williams groeery. Anderson's bake shop, law's show store. White Star Theatre.Stewart Confectionery.OnTri-County Credit Union inter there was the Stan- ird BankAlex Rodger's men's wear. Oatman funeral parlor and Powand Wilcox Hardware.Tillsonburg Observer.C.P.R. Express.Gerow's restaurant. Taylor's barber shop and R.J. Flanders plumbing. Chas Parker meat market. I ’ up. where Harris men's Bennett and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG Lta Mography. present PostPollard's FROM THE STAFF AT Van Loon barber shop. Hollier and Walsh Im- ®ent sotre. fr- Hoover office and House owned by Tillson st time "The Madison owe" and there were teral small show rooms •fellers coming Into town ^displaying their goods for ' merchants to purchase. Queen's W LADIES VF WEAR "The Friendly Store For Queen’s & Teen’s - Sizes 5 to 52" 179 Broadway Tillsonburg Officially Opened 1970 tickets for Hockey Night in charge of this event.During World War II. most of the money raised was sent Section 5, Page 10 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 liiii SINGER Authorized SINGER Sales & Service 92 Broadway 842-9422 TtllsonburdTillsonburg it’s hear ■ir I a_ Legion Branch's New Home Branch 153 Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, now known as the Royal Canadian Legion, was formed in 1929. Their first meeting was held in St. John's Parish Hall. The first president to be elected was Dr. R. E. Weston, and the Wilfred Maguire. There were so many men wanting to join that they couldn't write up all the applications the first night, so some had to return the next day to have mem­berships written up.Eventually, they moved from St. John's Parish Hall to the Town Hall. From there, they went to the Orange Hall. They were treated very well there. Their next move was to the Armories. They pur- Ave., and this was their first real home. It was named Varnavair Hall by Comrade George Hollier.The meaning of Varnavair is as follows: V for Veterans; AR for Army; NAV for Navy; AIR for Air Force. Old Varnavair on Lisgar. PROUD TO BE PART OF A GROWING TILLSONBURG Gerry’s Sewing Centre 75 Broadway 842-9450 They now occupy a new building on Durham St., which was officially opened in January 1970.The purpose of the Legion is to help Veterans and their dependants. The money poppies is used for this purpose. Money from the poppy fund is also used to give two scholarships to each high school for any Veteran's child.The first money raised by the local Legion was by the The Legion sponsors public speaking for all local children. They sponsor a hockey team and a baseball team. They help at the car­nival held at Westminster Hospital, in London, and also visit the hospital periodically taking cigarettes, cigars and other treats while visiting the veterans. They have house league darts, shuffieboard, euchre, and cribbage.The Legion sponsorschildren's drawings per­taining to November 11th. and they have been displayed in a store window. They also sponsor the playground bus. with the help of the Auxiliary, taking children to the park for swimming and recreation.The present membership of the Royal Canadian Legion in Tillsonburg is MS Church Contract We learn that Mr. David the Episcopal Church in this town. The building will be commenced forthwith The Observer. September 19.1872 WE SALUTE YOUR 100th BIRTHDAY TILLSONBURG it s hear suppliers of sound to the Tri County Area LARGEST RECORD BAR IN THE TRI COUNTY AREA Hi-Fi Stereo Components HEAR MUSIC FROM THE PAST CENTURY DURING HOMECOMING WEEK July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Po8e 11 Lions-Senior Service Club Lions Club of ^lburg started on Oc- 1*7.a 1924. Twenty-five .(tended the meeting. F,.,e c.H Denton was the Eriilonal president and M of the organisation "SSe^ieir formation 48 the Llona Club has Hj. and impressive list of L—mnlishmenta.neir first major work wag J^wtionlof the Cenotaph, SftZTof the Town Hall. In L mid 1920's- Another of *. marks was the in­nation of a ward and *7.tor at Tillsonburg woital This was done HL the Depression years TSo to 1934. It increased ’ welfare work during the tfd times.During the War years, the " Club contributed L.tiy to those in need. They Ported war effort projects Sas the Red Cross, theWar Relief, the British Sen War Victims Fund, i also in the sending of ...papers and parcels to ■ Canadian boys overseas. In 1M8, they promoted the ■tiding for the Tillsonburg Renovations to the building knnerly known as the Ar­mies, now the Lions Commission. They were also children and eye-surgery for wise be able to afford instrumental in the bringing people who wouldn't other- corrective surgery. All Lions about of the recreational set­up that is enjoyed here today. Currently the club I* raising funds for another major commitment to the recreational facilities of the community - $90,000, plus, for the new community centre complex. The Lions still do much Christmas season.One of the primary objects of the National Lions organization has been their work on behalf of eyesight in Tillsonburg Bicycle Club, 1898, loaned by Mrs. C. V.the form of eyeglasses for Thomson. are especially proud of the part they play in this program.Mention should also be made of "The Travelling Lion". This was cast by Lion R.C. Crandall at his foundry. It was presented to the Lions who came the greatest distance for a visitation. Needles* to say. it travelled far and wideIt went to Northern On­tario. to Quebec and back to Ontario. Several years ago, five member* went to Kingston and brought it back home, and started It off out in 1960, in con- with the Recreation Ladies Aid Legion Work The Ladies' Auxiliary to the loyal Canadian Legion was wned in 1952. The first ■resident was Theresa louse; first secretary was Eteie McDonald, and the first reasurer was Margaret They raise their money by erving club dinners, ■nquets, and weddings, hey help the Legion to pnsor the playground bus g children going swimming id to recreation. They gonsor bowling for children ■Westmount School and help n their bus trips.The Auxiliary sponsors ne scholarship at each high chool for Veteran’s children, nd the provincial bursary, hey also play house league larts and shuffleboard.The present membership is Theresa Rouse 1880 NOTE ue 4 - Residents of Tilsonburg and farmers in (be adjoining townships will be pleased .to learn that there will soon be a new cemetery in this town •here family lots can be secured and fenced and beautified according to the taste of the purchaser. REAL ESTATE IS OUR ONE AND ONLY BUSINESS If You Are Too Busy To Stop In At Least Slow Down As You Go By And * ■ M ★ 38 LOTS >0< Section 5, Page 12 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 NATURAL GAS THE BUILDER’S CHOICE NATURAL ANNOUNCING THE OPENI OF: A BEAUTIFUL AREA TO LIVE IN! PICTURE YOUR DREAM HOME ON ONE OF THESE FULLY SERVICED LOTS! LISTED THROUGH THE THE "TILLSONBURG DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD" REALTOR MEMBERS Have Joined Together To Best Serve The Public In Choosing The Right Building Site. Regardless Of Which Realtor You Choose To Assist You In Your Lot Purchase You Will Be Assured That You Will Receive The Best In Service And Fair Representation For The Benefit And Satisfaction Of Everyone Concerned. « Aloertf 2 BUM ? 0APT1SJ -----------------------------------YOU ARE FREE TO CONTACT THE REALTOR OF YOUR CHOICE All Of Whom Are Equipped To Give You All Pertinent Information On The Lot Of Your Choice. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5^og« 13 Home ■uilden;lD0WSfe i | BUILDER’S CHOICE SUBDIVISION )OSE FROM* The Tillsonburg And District Real Estate Board-REALTORS ’’ROLLING MEADOWS” SUBDIVISION ★ NHA Approved* ★ Single Home Lots With 67 ft-100 ft. Frontages ★ Paved Streets With Curbs ★ All Underground Services: Water-Sanitary Sewage -Storm Drains-Natural Gas-Telephone Cable -TV. Cable-Hydro. ★ Apartment Building & Town House Lots. ★ Close To North Broadway Shopping Area. ★ Lots Priced From $6,800.00 ★ Each Lot Has Its Own Individual Grade Plan To Maintain The Ultimate In Excellent Residential Development For The Benefit Of Everyone Concerned ★ SCENIC HILL TOP SITES* Section 5, Page 14 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Kinsmen Club Active in Town The Kinsmen Club of Tillsonburg was formed in 1945, and sponsored by the St. Thomas Kinsmen Club. Charter night was held on April 11, 1945. and National President Don Forrest of Montreal presented the charter. The charter executive consisted of: President Bill Green, Vice­ president W.A. Bringloe, Secretary, T.R. Kennedy, Treasurer W.W. Jarrett, and Directors Milton Seymour. Lome Stephenson and John Morrison.Charter members were Don Willits. E.L. Burwell, G.E. Besley, Earl Bartlett, G. Evans. Reg. Freeman, Art Scott. H.F. Bruce. Earl Foster. K. Henry, A. suppers added as well as the Subdivision, purchased < McKenzie, and H. Dunlop most recent venture a week- Jackson, the Boy Scout Money making projects in end of pole sitting on at Bala, Muskoka bingos, peanut days, three- act musical comedy at the local opera house. Kin Later years saw the family chicken barbedbea and bean The local Kin Club when it with canvas and tent, was newly formed took part equipment. ***in the National Milk for They are best known •_ Britain project of Kin across building and maintainin, Canada In our own com- outdoor swimming pool munity, they built a Its beginning July ilt playground in the Forest Hill (Continued on Page IS) FREEMAN & KOVACS LTD. REALTORS OUR MODERN OFFICES ON M HARVEY ST.. TILLSONBURG ★ REALESTATE ★ GENERAL INSURANCE Basic History and Background Of Freeman & Kovacs Ltd. BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 1948 — INCORPORATED IN 19*5 In 24 years we have grown to become an efficient family business corporation, increasing our staff from a one man operation to our present staff of 8. A Staff that we are proud to be associated with having ethnic backgrounds of Hungarian, Belgium and Dutch with all three languages spoken fluently We are proud to be part of Tillsonburg and the Tri County area and especially proud to be part of Tillsonburg's Centennial Celebrations. Our main concern and top priority on our list has always been and always will be in keeping the publics interest at heart. We will also maintain a genuine concern in the betterment and Healthy growth of our community. Our sincere best wishes and congratulations to Tillsonburg's Centennial Committee, Mayor Andy Balazs and His Council. For the excellent programme and administration given to our Community during our Cen­ tennial Year. jjm j Kowacs President MARG WILLIAMS Recepltonist July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Page 15 uxiliary Formed 1925, im...Better Hospital me opening of a hospital in J^burg in 1925 Provoked thinking by several tn in the Community. J”, could they do to help 2* long-needed institution J* lo Tillsonburg women ■“T never been slow to react |St* .rUnatinn. Hr r? zr "Hospital Aid," having as Its main purpose the making of all the various linens or white goods used in the hospital. Today, this is known as the "Sewing Committee" and, indeed, Is a very active '"tedv situation. Hr »r'nmvA through the years, 1 "-he founding of the but a few remain who come 1 nt day Auxiliary to the now to mend the linens. This *" ..— m.mioi faithfulness is a great example to the many Auxilians who contribute their time and talents to the various present-day projects of the Auxiliary. U«onuu.B —-----------emorial Hospital came in 1927 under the Jjership of Mrs. Ethel mcsster-n ,,s known then as the iBsonburg Glee Club, Feb. It. 1900, loaned by Mrs. C. V. Lomson Back. Howard Campbell. Charles Wilson. J A homson, Charles Hare. Rev. Mr. MacGregor; centre. John itFarlane. leader. Ed Carpenter. Will Pow. Alex Rogers. ,Crooker. Len Hogan, Will Mander; front. John Mander, j Colborne, Miss Kyle, pianist. Alf Sherwood, Minnie World War II did interrupt (Continued on Page 16) Kinsmen(Continued from Page 14) spending annually 93.UUU to 95,000 maintaining it. Over the years they have delivered Christmas baskets to the needy and sponsored the annual Hallowe'en Party at the Arena. They continue to sponsor the All Ontario Champion Kinsmen Cougar Hockey team, and essay contests for Tillsonburg Public and Separate School children.In the spring of 1968, Lake Llsgar was drained, cleaned and re-stocked with trout and since then an annual fishing derby for local youngsters has been held. At this same time, the foot-bridge was built across the north end of the lake providing easy ac­cess to Memorial Park for many residents of that areaThe local Club has also financially assisted The Red Cross. Canadian Cancer Society. National Health Week, National Institute for the Blind. The Salvation Army, St. John Ambulance Corps. Mothers' March, Muscular Distrophy Ass’n, TB Ass’n, Girl Guides. School for Retarded and the Flood Disaster Fund, and finan­cially help the Tillsonburg Fair Board with the wire fence surrounding Memorial Park. Over the years, much of the following past Presidents: Bill Green. Don Willits. Lome Stephenson. W.J. Carle. D A. Scott. Reg Kennedy. George Ostrander, Jack Graves, Jim Parker, Len Lefebvre. Bill Parrott Elmer Quintyn. Bill Cunningham. Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your Centennial DELHI’S NEW ULTRA MODERN DININ6 RENDEZVOUS GOLDEN LEAF RESTAURANT & TAVERN EBER-EAST PRODUCTS LIMITED Serving Canada and the World fully liciucud Under l.l.B.O. FOA IHFOA»**TlO*l DINING LOUNGES BANQUET FACILITIES AVAILABLE III TWO BEAUTIFUL •EBERHARD VEHICLE HARDWARE® • ILLINOIS LOCK PRODUCTS* Quality and Service to build for the future... EBER-EAST PRODUCTS LIMITED 67 Goshe>. Rd. Tillsonburg Cell Ils for A Worn Alaosphere GOLDEN LEAF RESTAURANT & TAVERN King St (No 3 Hwy I Delhi OPEN SEVEN DATS t WEEK Section 5, Page 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Provide.Hospital Extras (Continued from Page IS) the activities of ladies everywhere. Volunteers have only so much time to give. A lull in the Hospital Aid, therefore, was experienced during this time. The hospital is larger now. - the name is changed and th*, financial assistance of the ladles is needed to provide extras - both for the hospital and the nurses' residence. The wife of a staff doctor, Mrs. H. J. Alexander, is elected president of the Auxiliary to the Tillsonburg Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in the spring of 1947. It must be noted that several medical wives took a very active interest through this rehabilitation period. In just the last two years, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. N. McLeod and Mrs. C. A. Richards have asked to become associate members. The Auxiliary is indebted to these ladies for their guidance and does call upon them for their advice. Here follows the names of those who have held office since the inception of the “Hospital Aid" to the present Memorial Hospital" Honorary Presidents: Mrs.V. A. Sinclair, Mrs. Ethel Colburn. Mrs. I. W. Curtis, Mrs. J. A. Gillen. Presidents: Mrs. Ethel Lancaster 1925-1927, Mrs. R. P. Colburn 1928-1939, Mrs. H.J. Alexander 1947-1948, Mrs. J.G. Clark 1949, Mrs. C. A. Richards 1950-1952, Mrs. E.E. Stanfield 1953-1954, Mrs. C.E. Nobbs 1955, Mrs M R. Myrick 1956, Mrs. Alfred E. E. Stanfield 1957-1972. bridge four or five evenings HARDWARE MGillett 1958. Mrs. W B. Hogarth 1959-1960. Mrs. J.P. Williams 1961-1962, Mrs. J.A. Giljett 1963, Mrs. W B Hogarth 1964, Mrs. Walter Badzioch 1965-1966, Mrs. Jack Eacott 1967-1968, Mrs. J.A. Leathong 1969-1970, Mrs. W.J Weir 1971-1972. Eichenberg 1949-1953, Miss C L. Procunier 1954-1959. Mrs George Dodd 1960, Mrs. L.F Dougherty 1960-1962. Mrs J.P. Williams 1963-1968, Mrs J.H. Whitmore 1969-1972. Treasurers: Mrs. H.F Johnston 1947-1949, Mrs. W.P Kirkwood 1950-1963, Mrs. L.F Dougherty 1963-1965, Mrs H.W. Parkhill 1966-1972. ' Public Relations Officers: Mrs. G.V. Livingston 1947, Mrs. J.C. Eichenberg 1948, Mrs. H.J. Alexander 1949- 1952, Mrs J.G. Clark 1953- 1954, Mrs. C.A. Richards 1955, The oldest fund-raising function of the Auxiliary is the Marathon Bridge. Lady bridge players spend a seasons. While friendships are being made, the Auxiliary is receiving funds. Today, men have a series too. An annual Bridge Party is held in the spring when the winner of suitably fruits and hampers of apples given at the Fall Teas held so much time and thought to used, bringing more visitors previous year. Shopping habits changed; so did the Just Auxilians tagged on the street and the result* were Ontario Hospital Association Reality is achieved again. The Auxiliary does operate a also provided by admitted I* able to volunteer fw SERVING TRI-COUNTY AREA SINCE 1938 ILLSONBURG HOME HARDWARE taring an accredited School of Nursing. during the fifties no one will Pieces of equipment were 77 the Auxiliary. One piece still remains in service. The table used today in the fracture room was the first operating room table. A great challenge was thrust to this small group of enthusiastic workers. The hospital required an X-Ray machine at a cost of $15,000. raised by the Auxiliary are delegated to this purchase.This is the period during which the annual "Rose Tag More taggers were needed What better legs to use than those of the public school children? Patient needs are changing In 193B Sid Card bought Murray Conn Hardware at V Broadway, which he operated until 1944. On Mar. 1, 1944 he bought Tillsonburg Hardware from Harry Card and Archie Anderson and amalgamated it with his other store and operated as Tillsonburg Hard ware. Nine years ago he |oined Home Hardware, offering his customers greater variety of merchandise and lower costs. TILLSONBURG HOME HARDWARE 79 Broadway 842-4921 Tillsonburg necessary. Who can control this? The Auxiliary. Ladies sit through visiting hours, handing passe* to only family members to visit. After several years at this project, the Auxiliary needed help so now the Charge Nurse supervises patient visiting. without some everyday supplies, e.g. toothbrushes, combs, shaving lotions. Some would like a chocotau ' material* - even birth _nouncemenl card*. Thu* was Still more Is necessary - a hospital* and bership blitz was mn-J to reach mnr* rlti.__ Kirkwood is synonomous. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Page 17 jig Birthday Bash Coming ivatinued fro™ Pa8e 16’ enlightening the public of the Centennial project of th< iChristmas Boutique is ——' <—in— »—u Umw the ,lrst Friday in B "ber This has brought Snmunity together by IL working to make this “piat event the success it enlightening the public of the Centennial project of the r, "The Pulse’’. need for an Intensive Care Unit in our hospital. A donation of $6,000. in 1970 was the first substantial gift the Board received. This was followed by another one ot $5,000. the ensuing year. Auxiliary is a Cook Book. Nearly three hundred , year to inform the membership of the ies 0[ the Auxiliary. u public relations Greater patient care is rLJs held annually. [Jy vital to have the [uMcial assistance. The Rllery was able to assist ^Hospital Board in planning of the Hospital Board. The Auxiliary was asked if they could conceive of the idea of providing a Quiet Room which may one day become a Chapel in the hospital. Again, a pause tor thought. "Yes", again, is the answer. The Tillsonburg donor, have been compiled and on sale since the beginning of the Centennial festivities. All the proceeds from this project are relegated to the provision of a Quiet Room for patients, their families and the clergy, in times of need. So. one can see that the ago to help their hospital continues today. Monday evening, September 18, a great Forty-Fifth Birthday Party is planned It’s 1919 and the boys are being welcomed back home. Photo loaned by Harry Pepper shows the north side of Market Square, at Broadway Section 5, Poge 18 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Rotarians Record 22 Years of Service The evening of June 27, 1950, culminated the efforts of 23 citizens of Tillsonburg, when at a meeting in Columbus Hall on Brock St., a Charter from Rotary In­ternational was formally presented to the Club No. 7558, the newly formed Rotary Club of Tillsonburg.It was sponsored by the Club in Woodstock and sparked by the energy of R.G. (Dick) Clowes. Charter members were Dick Norman, the first president; Walt Gibson, vice-president; Ed Aidworth, sec.; Claud Young, treas. Other charter mem­bers were Geo. Aitkin. Walt Becker, Jim Clark, Ian Crosby, Don Davidson, Cyril DeMeyere, Earl Williams, Bill Hoyle. Clare Kohl, Charles Lee. Harold Mannell, Blake McDonald, Dave McLaren, Alex MacLennan. Jim McCabe. Bill Pulling. Bill Popham, Bill Vance and Since that evening, service to the community has been unending. The prime concern of the Rotary Club has always been the betterment of conditions experienced by physically and mentally handicapped children. Through the medium of sales of Easter Seals, ap­proximately $56,000. has been raised, 50 percent of which has been spent locally in transportation of young patients to treatment centres to which contributions have been made by the chib, summer camps, special --------- —---------- ----------------,-----; ,-------- -------------equipment and appliances for abroad have spent a school efforts, ably supported by the patients, treatment, etc., and year here as guests of local public, have been crowned the balance for the alleviation Rotarians, the object being to with success, and the con of suffering to less fortunate children throughout the province. Of equal importance has handicapped. Through the effort of Rodjfcans a school was establi^Jl In Tillson­burg and la|lr the present Rotary Westmount School for the mentally retarded was built, the club raising in community for this badly needed facility. As a sequel to this effort, the club sponsored the erection and equipping of ARC Industrie*, a workshop for young mentally retarded adults, at a cost of $52,000., a large part of which was realized from the first "Walk- A-Thon" held in the district. Again, in the same direction tributed materially in the a residential farm for young adult*. cem of the Club. Annually both high School*. The club sponsors student exchanges and to date seven local secondary school student* have spent a term in a foreign country while an equal number of students from foster international un­derstanding.Each year an outstanding student of the high school* venture in Citizenship' such student* and to study the nation’s business at first hand.Culturally, the Rotary Club produced many music festivals to encourage music appreciation in the youth of the community, and ha* London Symphony Orchestra personally narrated travel film*, add to the education and enjoyment of young and old alike. Show", amateur theatre for fun. and supplemented by dance*, concerts, etc., all International. "Service above the Rotary Club of Tlllaon- Armistice Day picture*, loaned by Mrs floats, and part of the crowd at the town hLh^dXotSS and juatly pleased that their Unuing theme will be com munity and world bet­terment. and it respectfully bespeaks the contisaad support of the fine citmna tfl the community PROUD TO BE PART OF TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL Brief History:- Gordon Mackay was established in 1853 and Walkers Division In 1921. Our Tillsonburg store was opened in 1928—44 years of con­ tinuous service to the residents of Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area. VISIT WALKERS TODAY AND LET OUR COURTEOUS STAFF SERVE YOU. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Po0« 19 TILLSONBURG n LIVINGSTON INDUSTRIES LIMITED — ESTABLISHED 1942 HEAD OFFICE 264 TILLSON AVE. 842-421 1 Tillsonburg PROGRESSING With LIVINGSTON INDUSTRIES LTD. A BRIEF HISTORY... Mr. G.V. Livingston founded a wood manufacturing company in 1942. and moved the operation to its new location on Tillson Avenue in 1943. Livingston Wood Products Limited it was then, and it fitted very nicely into what is now Plant I. In 1955 we received the first contract to do large scale export packing. The job was done here in Tillsonburg, more buildings were erected and more employees were hired to handle it. By 1962, several additional large contracts were under way and this meant still more buildings and employees. In 1967 to more accurately reflect the diversified complexion of the company, the name was changed to Livingston Industries Limited and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Branch plants are now operated in Rexdale, Brampton, Hagersville, and London with transportatipn headquarters in St. Thomas. Export packing operations similar to the Tillsonburg operation are also located in the U.K. In the future you can expect that the policy of Livingston's will continue to be one of growth and prudent diversification. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT FROM DOCK TO DOCK LIVINGSTON INDUSTRIES LIMITED Section 5, Page 20 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 A view of the Tillson farm house, located at Hyman and Tillson Avenue, with the farm buildings of Annandale Farm in the background. Annandale--Model Farm Tillsonburg was once home to a farm that was one of the foremost in Ontario - An­nandale Farm, owned by the Tillson family.In 1825 George Tillson and Benjamin Van Norman cut down a pine tree, using its bedding, at the site of what is now Tillsonburg. and the presence of a con­siderable amount of bog iron ore that he purchased a large tract of land and established a furnace for iron processing. This led Tillsonburg to be known in its early days as Dereham Forge. Timbering and other industries quickly took their place along side the "furnace” for ironprocessing.The first store was built by Benjamin Van Norman and managed by Lewis Leonard. In 1837 the village yite was given its present name, the name of Tillsonburg winning out over Tillsondale. The community continued to prosper, and became a town In 1872.In 1864. when E.D. Tillson took over after the death of his father, the pioneer founder, the Tillson businesses employed from 150 to 200 men-all boarded by the employers. Every Saturday Mrs Tillson supervised the making of a barrel of fried cakesThe farm, originally about 500 acres, was, by the later 1800's, being widely publicized as a modelThe bam. built of solid brick, had walls more than a foot thick, was about 120 feet on the long side, and 100 on the shorter. As well, it was more than 60 feet highAn underground conduit reached through the fields to the piggery, which was another set of brick buildings built to the same quality of the barn proper. The conduit was arranged to supply the piggery with by-products of the dairy.This Tillson farm, well known as "Annandale." was served with a number of laneways which were planted with trees. Natural springs over the estate were piped, and a pair of artificial fish ponds established Springs on the Tillson farm once sup­plied all the community In 1882 the house ac­companying the other buildings was completed at a cost of $30,000.00The layout of the old Tillson farm was one of Western Ontario's agrieultursrt spectacles and a source of community pride about Tillsonburg Shoe Company In 1825. an amalgamation of the Norfolk Shoe Company Ltd., and the Tillsonburg Shoe Company Ltd. was announced. The Tillsonburg Co. shareholders bought out the Norfolk shareholders and the business would be con­tinued under the old established name of The Tillsonburg Shoe Co. Ltd." NOTES FROM THE Pa$] A two row tobacco plantar designed by Mr. H. S. Card and the first tractor or horse drawn machine of this nature could plant eight acres a day school year on September first, 1931, in the Tillsonburg High School was 227, the Thomas A. Edison died homestead held treasured keep,ake, the Delhi dl.^*H from Mr. H j Tillsonburg plant that had by the Dominion LineJTd .i TUL^b...intention to establish , iJ redrying tobacco nu.;1 Tillsonburg using thtau] as a nurleii* Tk. . Mthree floors measuring. 120 feet and this ■„ b enlarged to double the Happy To Be Part of Tillsonburg's 100th Birthday For Yost... LIGHTNING ROD PROTECTION PHONE RICHARD SANDERS AT... 842-8157 Agefit For Dommion Ughtnuig Rod Co. RR 3 TILLSONBURG WE SALUTE ■ TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL PAUL'S CLEANERS Limited Victory parade on Broadway, marking the end of World War I. The street has changed in many ways. The last of the bank along the main street, right foreground, disappeared this year with levelling for the Bank of Nova Scotia building on the Washington Grand comer. ® CLEANERS LIMITED J Professional Dry Cleaning PAUL'S CLEANERS LTD. Carmen Agro- Leesee & Manager Comer of Simcoe St and Vienna Rd. Tillsonburg Phone 8424226 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Poge 21 illsonburg Motor Club 'hen Driving Was Fun following is ■ story ■L m the September, edition of a 5,ag“lne . the "Canadian The Publlca,lon ",ds for such care as Canadian Regal Four- Jiich sold for $875, the urLaughlin, a bit more Sv? at 81725 or $2350, „ Automobile Flag- a for the hood, from 75 i to IL according to the f Article, called onburg Motor Club's ’JJTo-M.L. club at nburg has made quite a ir the country round that flourishing town. success than that to Wood- stock. The cars in the parade repair car from the Mabee mechanics, and a number of punctures and minor repairs kept the emergency men busy throughout the afternoon and evening.The weather was all that could be desired, and there were no mishaps to mar the motorists made the return trip individually to St. Thomas, Aylmer, and Tillsonburg.An interesting note of the (Continued on Page 22) Stanley about six o'clock. by parties from Aylmer and Charlie Sylvester Kent and gasoline truck about 1128. CONGRATULATIONS TILLSONBURG on your rt its largely attended Johile runs. The first (1j held in the evening, , between twenty and i cars, each decorated flags and a Tillsonburg int, proceeded to lock via Ingersoll. The I of so many cars at unheralded and Kted. made quite an Bion on the citizens of oil and Woodstock.iking of the parade, the x»ll "Chronicle" says: itriking automobile 100th BIRTHDAY 1872 1972 i caused the citizens to asking questions. Ite, twenty-four cars nags and pennants came Ingersoll from the south halted on Thames Street, sight was so out of the ury that citizens were at m to understand the sing. Whether the on were merely har- s tourists, or invading sot the Kaiser no one at :could explain. The news i spread, however, that mitors were members of Tillsonburg Motor pe, making their weekly They were bound for Istock, and it is certain would make the jitants of the Industrial lit up and rub their eyes te whether they were ie or dreaming." passing, it is worthy to that since this visit to POW a name in Hardware Since 1907 Above Opening Day 1907 of Pow & Wilcox Hardware merchants with Wm Pow in foreground and Wm. Wilcox in rear. The business was acquired from W.R. Hobbs. r ROW'S PRO HARDWARE have themselves i club, and are a visit to Tillson- 1972 this outing was only the oner of a more am- i one held on Friday, t 27th, when nearly 50 made a trip from jburg to Port Stanley. Ayimer and St. Thomas, of these cities, and ling the principal i. On this trip, the tburg motorists were ipanied by a party from lo, including Dr. P. E. ue, Mr. S. M. Kenney, of Hum, hnd the Secretary motored to Tillsonburg Mr L. B. Howland, Vice- on were met some «ce out from Tillsonburg the officers ot the ®burg club in the car of ident, and were the s of the Tillsonburg club icheon, prior to the run. tun to Port Stanley was wen more pronounced | IT Recently Pow's became associated with Pro Hardware giving them big store buying power and savings for their customers as well as top quality merchandise that Pow's have been known POW'S .^JPRO HARDWARE 130 Broadway 842-4671 Tillsonburg ■tf. -I ,ad like Upper Broadway. been go much fun on Federal their activities are not all in the passenger cars had six and community other than industrial impact. Feb. 8; Mar. 14; April, 11. Total. 70." started, London.Mr. Livingston through his years in town contributed In Tillsonburg's modern industrial era. a key figure purchased in 1965. In 1967, to more accurately reflect the diversified complexion of the - bership campaign is being ‘“ed conducted by Mr. C. H. Motor Club again Tlllaonburg. you're ns J1£ Section 5, EoS= 22 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Jul, 28. 1972 Key Figure In Modern In 1941, he produced his first wooden crates in a converted greenhouse in London. By 1943, he had decided Tillsonburg was a more suited location, and started operations on Tillson Avenue. The product then was effort. The plant, which would now fit into Plant 1 alone, employed about 200.Plant‘2 was built in 1949. the same year as Livingston Wood Products Ltd. became Livingston Wood Manufac­turing Ltd., a public com­pany.1952 saw the acquisition of the Gravenhurst plant, and two sawmills which supplied years previously, a Windsor plant had been purchased.A major jump took place in 1955, when Livingston's received a contract from Ford of Canada to do their complete export pack. This led to the erection of more buiding here in Tillsonburg. In 1962, this contract in­creased dramatically, with the acquisiton of a similar hlMil I! changed to Livingston In­dustries Ltd., and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.In 1969. the company's wholly-owned subsidiary. Livingston Transportation Ltd., purchased and amalgamated with Waidie Transportation, and also in that year, the company acquired Livingston Kehnar Limited, in Brampton.Two British Companies, located near Rugby, were purchased, as well as an industrial site in the city (Continued from Page 21) visit to Aylmer on this run appears in the East (Elgin _"Reformer" of Thursday. clu'b ha, undertaken a September 2nd. The following work in me erection ofquow^n jromjhe __ Refor- „gnl for many mlles around, throughout the country. and in en-off to the Tillsonburg MotorClub in that part of Ontario; 1M_WTillsonburg has some building in the Tillsonburg automobiles and some of —------something else. Thirty-five cars from that town passed through Aylmer on Friday afternoon for a trip to Port ^r ekter^rising' officers of Stanley. The Motor League thl club l> Com* nr the Hvo.Lodged Tramps The Police Chief’s report in 1887 provided informationcrowded. Tillsonburg must be a town of big families - or the families have a lot of friends- perhaps the latter's correct. The men were well dressed- and the women were good ooking- better looking than they are in some other places. Were 1 not married, 1 , ouldn't have written the . nove sentence, it wouldn’t be '.jdent, as it were. A lady suffer handled a big car such documents. An exerpt • from a local paper of the era, containing Police Chief Ar­chie Pow’s report, states: "Chief Pow’s report of tramps lodged from Nov. 6, '86 to April 30 '87, as follows: iiianpiitEii The past century has worked out well for Tillsonburg but you don’t always need 100 years to work things out You Don’t Even Need 20 IH A STUDENT WORK THINGS OUT FOR YOU _ . CMC FOR STUDENTS 4 Ridout St.|M Tillsonburg. Ontario.’S 842-5907 l NOT JUST FOR THEIR SAKE, BUT FOR YOURS July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 5, Poo* 23 Highlights from Past ber 29th. 1919 a of such violence the area it was F*!" a hurricane, ^re ripped oH and chimneys fell. £ .nd hydro poles C, boards toppled. «ere uprooted and “*5 were broken and »as without light for J*"hours and many * |ines were put out No one was In- C. H. Denton in- L. aaent at Tillsonburg *iready handled fifty J&rom 910 to 9500 member 4. 1919-broke out early in 1921 and the health officers in Woodstock and Ingersoll were apparently convinced that Tillsonburg was a dangerous place to visit, and spread this idea about along with a grossly exaggerated rumor of the number of cases in the town. Town officials were upset about this and in the January 20th issue of the News reported that the "Smallpox Scare” was over and now people from the north could visit the town safely! In February 1921, Mr. R. J. Matheson sold the Arlington Hotel to Mr. R. A. Craise. Mr. Craise said that he would completely remodel the hotel and maintain its reputation as one of the best in Canada. In 1921, a posse of six in­cluding A. Sinden, acting chief of police, H. Minshall and U. Fuller, Detective L. T. Doan of Camden. N.J.. and Constable Brown of Essex county journeyed to Cour­tland and arrested George Dobson, an alleged wife murderer. Dobson, a Canadian by birth, had strangled his wife of two months, at Runneymeade Highlands, N.J.. on Sep­tember 8th after a violent quarrel over money matters. This was identified as the gang for the town's first cement sidewalk. It was loaned by Mrs. Joe Carroll. PROUD TO BE PART OF A PROSPEROUS TILLSONBURG Your Community Station Inquire About TELEVISION RENTALS It Costs You LESS I Colin Holmes Technician Section 5, Poge 24 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 On Your The Management and Staff of Heath's are proud to be part of Tillsonburgs Centennial Celebrations and pledge to continue its support to this progressive community. 100th BIRTHDAY We Are Proud To Be Part Of This Progressive Community ''' This building has been a friendly meeting place for shoppers for nearly a century. It was in 1882 that E.D. Tillson built "the big store on the corner". In its early days, the premises were occupied by the Northway Company later by'J.H. Rush, both playing the leading role in mercantile Tillsonburg. In 1945 the business passed to its present owners who have been in business in neighbouring Delhi since 1843. FAMILY OWNED — FAMILY OPERATED 1843 To 1972 [HE TILLSONBURG NEWS hen Tillsonburg as Only Fifty clouds in the early and transferring the market(fl to a good start on town hall. They would noticewelcoming the old boys and been provided the high school grounds I which with the grand good old town. followed by automobiles. happiness to the young folk. Once again he welcomed them home and trusted they would enjoy the visit to the wds on Broadway. Aside io their burlesquing they egood instrumentalists and me of the selections were congratulated them on their accomplishments as old boys of the old town which to all The site was now devoted to money saving instead of money spending, for the Royal Bank was there. They would notice many other life of fuller duties refreshed and encouraged, and with lived on Tuesday morning good time and provided ved early on Monday sing, and were busy all putting up tents and for the speed events, vers with a capacity during the forenoon, jnburg s big jubilee soldiers memorial in market square, making it a beautiful sted with flags flying bunting tastefully iged being seen on the isnd most of the private :tion The grounds are I lighted with hydro lights I presented an animated ssrance at night. many far distant centres of activity, extended the fordville, the latter winning by a score of 7 to 2. balloon ascension, Japanese daylight ilstanburg 100 proceeded to the fair grounds. Scenes from the parade marking the 50th birthday of Tillsonburg. Pictures are taken on Broadway near the Baldwin-Oxford intersection. Snapshots loaned by Mrs.publicly announced and the afternoon was spent in en- (Continued on Page 2) houses, giving the town a gala appearance.At 1:30 a procession formed and marched to the fairgrounds, headed by Highland pipers and the bringing honor to the town of their birth.'The Tillsonburg they had left was not quite so dry a town as the Tillsonburg they now entered. Even the Sulphur spring had dried up. They would notice that the town had grown considerably in recent years. The old same grand old town, with wide streets, efficient schools and public offices, pure water and every facility for the health a^nd comfort of townsfolk. They would visit the high school and grand i When Tillsonburg Was 50 formance and the program variety in the poultry tent. representative of the Great Empire Shows, were outside and independent Judges. Robinson and Jack Weston.John W. Ostrander, secretary-treasurer, Walter fine, fn the livestock department there is a won­derful showing of horses in all classes, but cattle, hogs and Section 6, Page 2 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 (Continued from Page 1) joying ' the afternoon program. Mr. and Mrs Martin feel very grateful to the business men of Tillsonburg who so generously contributed gifts, and showed othet* kindnesses to them.A tremendous crowd at- ever. The acrobatic per­formances were A-l, the Great Empire Shows were all good and were well patronized, as also were the merry-go-round, the Whip and the Ferris Wheel.The second day of the fair opened with ideal weather conditions and while the first day was considered a most gratifying success, today's attendance capped the maximum climax. The crowds commenced pouring in from all points of the compass in the early morning and continued more or less all day. Many Tillsonburg old boys and girls are here from distant points, including Detroit, Cleveland, Flint. Bay City. Orillia. Toronto. Cairo, Hamilton, St. Louis, Win­nipeg, Sarnia. Marmora. Montreal and other points. The parade of decorated autos, etc. took place at 11 o'clock, and was one of the most attractive features of the day The winners were as follows: Floats, Bell Telephone Co., Auto Fifty Years Ago, Messrs. Scott and Wardie first; Union Jack Club, second; Scott Rutherford. Meds 1921, third. Decorated Bicycles, Tom At the fairgrounds the exhibits of vegetables, fruits and grain are perhaps not as extensive as In former years, but the quality is fully up to the mark There is a fine display of home cooking, showing that the girls of Tillsonburg district are not retrograding in this respect. Congratulations Tillsonburg On Your Centennial Joan Albertson Owned and Operated By JOAN A BERT ALBERTSON Now With A Staff Of 40 Employees S Bert Albertson A Fuller Life Through Profes- anal Service NEWLY ENLARGED MAPLE MANOR NURSING HOME REGISTERED NURSING SUPERVISION MODERN CLIMATE CONTROLLED ATTRACTIVE ROOMS — COMFORTABLE LOUNGES DINING ROOM - TRAY SERVICE ACTIVITY AREA — LIBRARY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATION FOR 70 PATIENTS MAPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 73 BIDWELL STREET IN TILLSONBURG PHONE 842-3563 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Page 3 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations in Town Continued from Page 2) di display of pianoe and S.E. Barrett showed two ml ears, a sedan and a iring car. W.E. Moore had ■e of his well known Singer ting machines, and Miss tlene M. Corbett had a fine play of oil paintings of rious subjects,-which were eatly admired.Upstairs the ladies' work d fine arts were shown, d were quite up to the Miss Hazel McGuire had a autiful piece of hand tinting which included nails, eucalyptus, acorns, ■lien sulks, lily pods, pussy Hows and various other rieties of field weeds which rated a pleasing collection d showed rare artistic skill the arrangement and work, its H.M. Corbett had a rge collection of oil pain- tgs. which evoked much Inriration and favourable There was a record breaking crowd in attendance in the afternoon and evening, the grand stand and bleachers being crowded to their full capacity while thousands filled all parts of the grounds. The per­formance before the grand­stand was perhaps better than on the first day while the music was supplemented by our own Citizens Band, who excelled themselves in their playing. The dancing pavilion was one of the most attractive and another record-breaking crowd is on the fairgrounds The Galt Kiltie Band, twenty strong, arrived about ten o'clock this morning and rendered several inspiring selections on Broadway.The committee was for­tunate in Its selection of at­tractions for the grandstand performances They included The Gauthiers, acrobatic and bag-punching stunts; The Warricks acrobatic and trick house novelties, lorn and with his aeroplane was here Bessie Hayes, acrobatic and during the three days of the slack wire performers, and fair and did a thriving little Miss Maxwell at business taking passengers Ingersoll Highland dancers on the aerial trip at 110 per Each of the performers were Otter Lodge No. M, IOOF. real artists in their respective had a rest tent and lines, and gave a program registration booth for the that was pleasing to all. convenience o< visiting andFor the speed events this local Odd Fellows It was weU afternoon there are nine patronised and highly ap- entries in the 2.17 trot and predated It was in charge at four for the classified race A E Simmon. DDGM andAn enterprising airman A.L. Baker. P.S. features for the young people, and was taxed to its capacity throughout the evening. We are now in the third and last day of our big three-day fair and jubilee celebration, and the attendance throughout has probably exceeded all anticipation. On Wednesday afternoon the attendance was estimated at over 7,000 with a like at­tendance at night and everything went off without a hitch.Today the weather is ideal, lews Briefs fromthe Past loan council on March 2nd, K, recommended that a ibejwSsed making lights sitvehicles compulsory at |ht while on the highway. In February. 1027, a siness transaction was ide when the Darrow Iron xlu on Brock Street was rebased by the Tillsonburg ay Iron Foundry composed Woodstock Citizens who d had many years of ex- hence in the business. The siness was one of the~very it to be located in the town d for <6 years was con- nted by Mr. John Darrow and for the two years wious had been assisted by 1 ,ons Ray and Jack. Tte Dominion Linen Mills were to close at the end of July 1928. A falling off in the demand for linens and keen competition were given as reasons for the closing. In 1928, a large crowd of about 4,000 persons gathered to watch the opening of Provincial Highway No. 3 between Aylmer and Tillsonburg. It was hoped that this highway would bring tourists from the United States through Aylmer and Tillsonburg and bring tourist dollars to the town. Tillson Avenue, the first road in the county of Oxford to be paved with cement by the county was officially opened on October 3, 1930 with appropriate ceremonies. Luciani Fruit Market Congratulates Tillsonburg On Their 100th BIRTHDAY i 9 7 2 Serving The Residents Of Tillsonburg And The Tri County Area With Fresh Fruits And Vegetables For over 7 years. Luciani Fruit Market Corner Simcoe St. end Potters Roed In Tillsonburg Open Every Day 10 AM to 9 PM Section 6, Page 4 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 calibre of ball, included Stilwell lb, Owen Foster p, Eichenberg IX, ' “ “ ined vivid in the oUhr hockey en- was the battle One of the highlights In Highlights of Sports History The history of sport in while, even dishing out their saga in the development of _ __ __ —the town as the earliest hockey's early days in organized team dates back to Tillsonburg and one which before 1895. Since that time ■—------1—-* -*-*■• *- ■*—sport as a whole has flourished in the annals of ---------—,---------_ -— In 1137 th. derson 3b, Barnard cf and ball club operatin, Burnette. reaching a peak in 1952 when citizens could boast that their town had raised and sup­ported the team which would be our country's represen­tative in basketball in the World Olympics. The team, the Tillsonburg Livingstons.In 1895 the Tillsonburg Lacrosse team carried the posing centres. Members of the team were R.H. Burke, T.L. Armstrong. G.L. Allen, B. Markle, J. Hutchinson, M. has remalne minds of o' thusiasts w— — -------between Tillsonburg and Stratford in the Northern Hockey League in the 1924-25 season. Both clubs had been ousted from OHA play and decided-to hook up in their own private series. The locals won the first encounter in the classic city and the whole town was buzzing about the return game here. Reports have it that 1.200 tightly muffled fans overran the old Morenz, pounded the locals by a lopsided score.William “Red" Anderson was another local product to compaign in pro hockey.Not only hockey, but a the ice.In 1913 the pages of the Tilsonburg Observer carriedstories of the ice exploits of such local favorites as Shorty Andrews. Tony Hogarth, Longy Weatherwax. Frosty Kimpton, Jack Graham and Eddie Oatman. Oatman, perhaps the most successful hockey player to come out of Tillsonburg, later went on to the professional ranks of the 20's with the old Quebec Hockey Club and ended up his career as a coach. Ed also had two brothers who plied their wares in professional circuits. In those days the P.D.'s competed in a thriving league against St. Thomas, Ingersoll and London. The Barkey arena in town was the' scene of many epic ice battles al a time when the players offered their talents for the prestige of the town, often buying their own equipment and once in a followings in the 'Burg's earlier days. In 1917 the Tillsonburg Lawn Bowling existence, and a local Tennis Club was in operation about the same time. In the thirties the storied Tillsonburg Opera House was the scene of many lively bouts as both boxers and wrestlers went through Baseball has seen some exciting days, and the Legion's centennial baseball reunion had oldtimers reminiscing.In the 1930's the Tri-County Baseball League flourished The loop comprised teams from Tillsonburg, Aylmer, Port Burwell and Straf­fordville. With the close proximity of the respective areas each club had its own rabid following built up and some great rivalries ensued The Tillsonburg club, which provided local fans a high TILLSONBURG ON YOUR 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS ED. VAN PUYMBROECK •Painting •Decorating M Serving the Area y/ with Professional and Dedicated Service for over 6 years ED. VAN PUYMBROECK TILLSONBURG 13 Hurley Ave. Phone 842-2350 naiiy w aur anu lummy viiumms , oaCK. Hobby -son. Bob Phibbs. Woody Campbell, Manager Bud Redmond, Coach Paul Thomas G.V Livingston. Bill Coulthard. Chuck Dalton, and Gord Davidson. 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In the 1949 season the Lash­brooks launched a play-off thousand the •remembers the Whippet's that represented Tillsonburg in the baseball world in the 1926-The team was sponsored by Stan Barrett who sold Whippet car*, naturally, and the - played lheir 8ames °" **>« old high »chool ground* dn Lisgar Ave. Left to right are ■Hill, Tom Pepper, Gord Crossett, Harold Armstrong; back. Jack Armstrong, a banker •e unknown, Elliott Stedelbauer, Jack Barrett and Roy Corbett. Spokesman Gord ■ett, who provided the picture and names said he couldn’t remember their won-lost gd, "but we were good - boy, were we good I ” counters. Softball also had it* golden era. A strong local league flourished on the high school grounds on Concession St. Then in 1938 the association, headed by President Clarence Gray, installed the to the OASA finals. Norm Peden, who was the number one hurier on the club, had a crafty assortment of pitches although he didn't overpower opposing batter* but relied on his swift-moving infield to retire the side Woody Campbell at third. Don Fairall at short. Don Tilton at second and Bob Phibbs at smoothest working double­play combination to be found Norm Long supplied a lot of (Continued on Page6) DAVIDSON HOME FURNISHINGS 87 BROADWAY ihe Stoplight Co.neri 842 4981 TILLSONBURG Section 6, Page 6 THE TILLSONBURG NEVI'S July 28, 1972 Highlights of Sports History (Continued from Page 5) team ai well as playing top notch defensive ball. That year, too. saw the fans turn out in droves as interest in the battling local crew was ex­tremely high.The year 1952 stands out in history of sport as the Livingston basketball team made the whole country stand back and take notice of Tillsonburg. The team, a brain child of Gerry Gerry Livingston and his courageous ball club lost not one iota of the respect and admiration they had captured from the people of Tillson- The fabulous fifties were just that for sport in Tillsonburg as two more championship clubs were produced, both in hockey. With the construction of the new arena in 1948 hockey reached its modern heyday in playdown before they found themselves up against Gravenhurst in the finals and the Northern boys had a powerful club. With the series tied at 1-1 the locals pulled out a thrilling uphill 5-2 win and claimed the silverware, the second All-Ontario title won by a Tillsonburg club in three years.Members of that Juvenflte club were Dale Cowell, (Continued on Page 7)Livingston who contributed much to the progress of sport in town, originally operated as an Intermediate club. Gerry then began to look afield for his basketball players and within a couple of years he had assembled a team of highly skilled per­formers. The group of players in­cluded Harry Wade. Chuck Dalton. Tommy Gibbons, Paul Thomas, Bill Coulthard. Bob Phibbs. Red Curren, Bobby Simpson and Woody Campbell. The Livies began their march with Windsor and with machine-like precision overran Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie and Montreal to find themselves facing Winnipeg in the Dominion finals. The team had by now captured the fancies not only of the community, but of the entire province. After a thrill-packed final series in which the Tillsonburg arena was jammed, the boys came through to carry the team and the whole town to a Canadian championship, then took on University of Western On­tario. for the right to go to the Olympics.Having won the right to represent Canada in the Olympics the Livvies journey to Helsinki that summer proudly displaying the Maple Leaf on their jerseys. Despite the fact that the team was eliminated in world play. Tillsonburg within the next six years. The Chevwoods nearly took all the marbles in their first season, and hockey fever continued. In 1954-55, a powerful aggregation under the everable Pan Dried name, jelled under the rugged leadership of player­coach Bill Simpell.The P.D.'s, who played to good houses all season, began the playoffs by nipping arch rival Aylmer in a tight series giving them the momentum to sweep right into the On­tario Intermediate A finals. In the finals, the P.D.'s downed Meaford to lay claim to the title and touched off a monster community celebration. The 1954-55 Pan Dried*, Ontario Intermediate 'A' Champs - Jack Campbell, George Coulter, Doug Me Donald. Goose Land. Bruce Langdon, Ken Harris. Bill Simpell, Doug Parsons. Doug Wilson, Joe Holota. Bob Porter, Bob Bowman, Jack Drew, Alex Wood. Robin Hewson. Vic Anstett. Steve Vank, Earl Rose, D'Arcy McNamara, Karl Krafft, trainer, and Wellington Shively, manager.In 1956-57, Tillsonburg Kinsmen Juveniles battled their way to an all-Ontario title and once again fans rallied to their support. The Juve*. under the leadership of youthful coach Don Gibson, scored win* in successive L.D. Tolhurst, veteran horse trainer and driver, for 24 years held a record for racing at all country fairs, especially at the big Western Fair at London, and was one of the older drivers on the track. He drove some of the fastest horses around and was known for his fairness in a race, and was usually in the money, most often as a winner. He campaigned horse*, in­cluding Hal Abbe, 2:04 3-5, owned by the late Dr. Meldrum of Norwich. Photo loaned by hl* daughter, Mr*. Irwin Curtis. NEW ENGLAND STORE Joins The Celebration Of Tillsonburgs 100th Birthday GROCERIES - MEATS - VEGETABLES CONFECTIONARY SNACK BAR FACILITIES GAS AND OIL A P C KI Monday to Saturday 6:30 A.M. to 10 P.M.UrLIl Sundays 0 A.M. Io 10 P.M. _ NEW ENGLAND STORE MANAGER - MRS. MARY LOU HOFFER NO. 19 HIGHWAY 3 MILES SOUTH OF TILLSONBUit DAVIS ELECTRIC PROUD TO BE A PART OF TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL ★ Small Engine Repairs ★ Electric Motor Rewinding ★ Key & Lock Senrice ★ 24 Hour Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service DEALERS FOR CHAIN SAWSLAWN MOWERS MINI-BIKES • GARDEN TRACTORS DAVIS ELECTRIC 390 Simcoe St. 842 5722 e 842 2237 e 842-3151 Tills* July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Pag. 7 Sports Highlights dnUedfrom Page 6) rnvle Bill Lee. LOU1’ 2yBob Wilson, Glen j»M Larners Jr., Bob ir John High, Roger ^ Harley Jackion. giver. Ralph Ton- i Gerald Lee. John '■ Terry Gill and Jack 7bon Gibson coachedLinton managed the itfO another World •. year rolled around ".nee again Gerry ,«ton took up the . — ns he began 1 for a second run at Lsdian honors. Once •\kf Livvies went on a ' „ and began the Cj, by knocking off md Ottawa in short the Olympic trials in ' I For the second io less than a decade the nburg crew formed the - to carry Canada’s , in world play, this time irely. Entered in a jifrinK series at Bologna made it to the finals k trial set but just failed ^lify for the Olympics tanbers of the Tillsonburg in I960 who carriedaria's Olympic hopes n Barry Agar, Bob (Ater, Ray Monnott, John gibbon. Warren Reynolds, ri Ingaldson, Ambi rgter and Don McCrae, aer Ripley coached the b and Alf Shrubb was the jner. The team was yen from other Canadian <m many years local eball teams had been tying the town's banner t OBA playdowns but it n't until 1962 that bonburg Intermediates ted their name into the A Intermediate "A” *)■ Competing in the Item Counties during the r the InU had combined a d variety of speed and st to win their way into A finals against Midland, two club~ hooked up in a I thrilling series with each b winning one before the i, under coach Dick cock, salted away their l title. be 1962 Intermediate Ball i - Bob Markham, Jack rge, Sam Lamb, Wayne tert, Dave Collings, Ron it, Dan Barratt, Norm ig, Bob Loncke, Jim Coyle, I Bums. Roger Morjaen, (Larners Jr., Paul Allen, A Empey, Ralph Brazier i the late sixties, the •men Cougar Juveniles [^provincial prominence hey captured the Ontario I” Crown two years in a n the 1968-69 series the «*rs defeated Ingersoll, ««, Stoney Creek, and ton before sidelining iham four games <bt in the final series. Smith. David Thomp- Allan Gray, Dave sm, Jim Langohr, Kirkk. Colin Campbell, Ted MJ- Greg Prouse, Dave I Paul Telford, Gordl, Gary Lawrence, Joe Web. Randy Ball, Jimand Ken Smith.Cowell was the coach and Murray Malcolm manager. This is a picture of a top Tillsonburg ball club In I9M, "Chev's All Star Team”. Shown ate. front, left to right, Bob Brown, Warren Jackson, Jim Mannell. Tom Corbett. Gordon Grey. Fred Perry. Lone Eames; back, Roy Darrow. Beverly Soper. Roy McDonald. Reginald Dutton. Archie Sinclair. Albert Stedelbauer. Stewart Ronson. Peter Travis. Wesley Dutton, and Russel Raymond. Cougars once again were in the final as they knocked off just about everybody tn sight. Going into the final series with Bowmanvllle the Kin Kids had an undefeated streak of 35 games including two ties. They added two more games to that streak before Bowmanvllle came on to take the next three games of the series. With their backs against the wall the Cougars won the final two games Including a 6- (Continued on Page 8) JOHN ROCK & SON LTD 117 YEARS YOUNG 1855 1972 PROGRESS WITH TILLSONBURG MILL BURNT IN 1937 For 117 Years 1972 Serving Tillsonburg and Tri-County Area Since 18S5 it has been our constant aim to give our customers top service and quality merchandise. We are looking forward to serving you in the future with the same dedicated service. JOHN ROCK & SON LTD R.R. 2, TILLSONBURG 842-4612 Section 6, Page 8 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 SPORTS Fred Ingeld ton, coach Elmer Ripley, Ambi Gardner and Don McCrae; back, manager Alffall the fans look towards Annandale to see what is developing in the school that has become a football power, winning several Tri-County and Oxford-Elgin cham­pionships both on the junior and senior level. The famous coaching duos of Pete DeVrieriot and Arn Stover and Fred DeVriendt and Bob Burleigh deserve much credit for these victories.As the football season comes to a close emphasis switches to Glendale where Tillsonburg's foremost tport is played at its best. The Glendale Griffins have emerged as an All-Ontario basketball power in the last few years. Although they have not won a provincial championship yet they have gone to All-Ontario for the Ray Monnott and trainer Ken Roes Tillsonburg Softball League - 1928 Among souvenir items displayed at the centennial baseball gathering was a copy of the 1828 Tillsonburg Softball League schedule, owned by Norm Moyer. Teams listed were: Massey-Harris-J. Far- della, manager; R. Corbett, Hill. E. Haney. Ironsides. R. Hughes. Tom Cowell. RoyRaymond. Hughes. Rog Dutton. Tod manager: C. Hibbert, cap­tain; H Brown. W Clerk. L Erskine f-B. Bowerman, luer, T Pepper, J manager; Anson Fewster. i. Deslandes. J. Murray Truefitt. Harry Howes. White. J Carle. CMP- Les K Cowell. C Fox, C Holland. credit of the senior Griffs are several seasons of undefeated league play. The junior Griffs and girls’ teams alsd have captured numerous Trl- County, Oxford-Elgin and WOSSA championships. operative staff at Glendale played no small part in the success story at the school.Another sports celebrity in the Tillsonburg area was the man known as Father of Trapshooting in Canada Sam Vance. In 1912 Sam won the Canadian Trapshooting Championship and In the following year he captured the Dominion Handicap He also won dozens of other Ontario titles. In 1920 and 1924 he captained the Canadian Olympic team, bringing back the Waltham Abbey Cup and the Henden Trophy with some fine shooting in England. In 1971 Sam was named to the Trapshooters' Hall of Fame for his work on promoting the LED OLYMPIANS On-October 16, 1924. there was a picture in the Tillsonburg News of the Canadian Olympic trap­shooting team with Sam G. Vance of Tillsonburg as captain. The team had won second place only three points behind the winning team. In individual scores three Canadians were in the first ten shooters, the only country with that achievement. Sam Vance was one of the three. CONGRATULATIONS TILLSONBURG 1872 |ON YOUR CENTENNIAL YEAR From RILEYS MOTOR HOTEL Serving The Area For 25 Years ★ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT* 145 Simcoe St Phone 519-842-5917 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Poge 9 FROM ANOTHER The following is an interesting letter written to Mr. Cadman's sister In England. TO ONE OLD TIMER IN 1842 THOMAS CABMAN emigrated from England and settled on the third-concession of Dereham. Since that time many of his descendants have remained in the immediate area. His son Charles was a con tractor for stone-masonry and brick laying and constructed some of the buildings presently on main street in Tillsonburg as well as houses and a mill. EMIGRATION LETTER Dereham. March tth. 1*47.Dear Brother and Sitter:"I am happy to inform you that we received your letter on December 31*1. ■nd were glad to tee a letter from you at last. but you mutt not expect to tee compliment* on this, for I have no room. I am thankful to hear you are all in time. O improve it a* it lie*! 1 am sorry to hear of Bessy's death, but hope that (he made the needful preparation for a better world. I uied to think, before I got your letter. I should be glad if I had her and her little orphans with me here, as the Lord hath made me prosperous, according to Hit word* (in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths), for I am not in distress as you feared. I have bought land enough to support all my brothers and sisters: and my heart would rejoice to see them on It. If any of you would like to come, you may have a home with me and land to keep eight to ten cows; and grow your own food until you could mend yourselves I have 200acres, and only four head of cow kind; and have tilled more than ten acres at present, but can raise enough to supply all our wants and to spare. My family had milk to eat and drink, and enough for as many more through the last summer. If none of our family dare come to the land of plenty, if any of aqualntance, sober, steady, industrious men, with to come, they shall find the tame accommodation without chargeThey need not tear for the want of employment; for if I had ten good builders I could find them employment for them at 4s per day. board and lodgings:laborers 2s. board and lodgings; in the harvest. 4a for harvest men Every kind of workman have full employment here, and provisions cheap; wheat,3s bushel; maize 6d per bushel; pork. Id to 2d per pound; butter, id; young cows. 2 pounds I Os; sugar we make for ourselves We expect sugar weather every day.Land is from 8s to 20s per acre, the selling price; and from five to ten years to pay it in. The land is generally rich, not needing manure for many years. If brother George is not able to work, tell him, if he thinks proper to come. I will support his or sister Bessy's children."Through the help of the Lord, we have two boys added to our family since we landed. Charles and Joseph Our charge is increased Lord help us to train them for Him. We are all in good health The Lord hath directed us to a healthy place. Our children are got useful We have plenty of work for them to burn the wood of the land. Harriet often talks of your little fire, when we have to burn thousands of trees to rid the land of themWe have meetings that we can attend of our own persuasion, and best of all, God is with us in the back settlements of North AmericaThou knowest not how I feel when I think thou are my only slater, and I know not that I shall ever see thee again on the shores of time, nor. whether thou are prepared to meet me in heaven, 0 sister1 Prepare to meet thy GodI have not room to express myself as I want in this bit of paper. When you write again, tell how brothers Charles and James are and fill your paper with my friends and acquaintances. Enquire after Nelaon Wiston (my father in God). Samuel Child and wife. Samuel Wainwright and John. Do please to send a few lines to Nearport to Joseph Hodson, with directions too. We should like to know whether they are alive.Many a time have I entered the post office with a hope of hearing from you for four years, but I hope you will not keep us so long in suspense You are amongst your relations; we have not a relation in this vast continent of America. You do not feel the separation as we do. But I must conclude with our love to you all, and remain, your affectionate brother and sister."Thomas and Harriet CadmanDirect to Thomas Cadman. Third Concession. Dereham Brook District. Upper Canada. Ingersoll Post Office.Oxford CADMAN POWER EQUIPMENT LTD. COURTLAND PURVEYORS OF FARM EQUIPMENT We look To The Past With Pride We Look To The Future With Confidence WES CADMAN PRESIDENT WAYNE CADMAN MANAGER They All Came Out When Browns Opened Tillsonburg Browns Play Their First League Game on Their Own Grounds With the Simcoe Boys - Score 8-7 in Favor of Locals. Yesterday afternoon the Browns played their first of the series of league matches which are to take place this season. The game had been announced for 4 o'clock, but as the Simcoe boys drove over they were rather late and playing did not com­mence until 5 o'clock. There was a large at­tendance the people turning out on masse to cheer our boys to victory, and witness what proved to be a very exciting game of ball. The band was also in attendance and gave a couple of selec­tions in fine style before the game commenced thus putting the spectators In good Ti lsonburg baseball teams have always upheld the honor of their town and our citizens turned out yesterday feeling that this year’s team would prove no exception to the rule, but when the visitors marched unto the field and commenced tossing the ball about a good many thought that they would be sure to changed their minds when playing commenced, though some again doubted towards the end of the game.The stores and most of the closed at 4 o'clock, and Mayor Brasher, as Chief Executive of the town, spoke a few words, welcoming the visitors and encouraging the players to do their best. He then pitched the first ball to show our boys that they have the good will and support of the town in their struggle for the pennant.Simcoe went to bat first and McLaughlin entered the pitcher's box for the Browns. He knows how to twirl the ball to perfection, but began to Hutchinson had pitched for three or four innings, he showed on Saturday that he could do it, and McLaughlin had then come on. they would Simcoe boys guessing. He started the game by fanning three out in the first innings.The Browns then had their turn Chas. Sells being the Sells gets at one end of the bat and the ball at the other the ball generally goes some. He was followed by W Mander the ball was batted all over the field, a score of three runs being made.The visitors did a little better in the second innings and one man succeeded in BANQUET FACILITIES Dining With A Warm Atmosp The 1854-55 Pan-Drieds ■ Alex W D'Arcy McNamara, middle, coa Bob Porter. Bob Bowman. Jack Donald, Goose Land, Bruce Lang< the next man hit the ball it dropped near the plate and McLauglin quickly sent it to Mander at 2nd base and he passed it on to 1st base, making a double play and putting two men out. Neither team made a run in this in­ning.In the third innings McLaughlin again fanned out three men. and the Browns I; II /X 1872 - 1972 tillsonburg A” S .A CENTENNIAL STRAND THEATRE Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area ( with Entertainment for over 30 YEARS Your Entertainment Headquarters OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MONDAY TO SATURDAY 7 A.M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY ft M A.M TO 18 P.M FOR BREAKFAST. BUSINESSMEN S LUNCH DINNER OR LATE SNACK AIR CONDITIONED FOR YOUR COMFORT Call Us For Further Information At 842 9651 STRAND THEATRE Op«.W b> Premier Theatre Limited 171 Broadway 8424891 Tillsonburg TOWN GATE INN (formerly Broadview Restaurant) 594 Broadway Tillsonburg For Reservations or Banquets 842-9651 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Series of photos gives panoramic view along Simcoe St. to the downtown area . isfed Business rospects Here FrsmThc Observer February «. 1873 E.D. Tillson > first >n P°lnt °* lm' „f the industries of Jm is undoubtedly the gill, Planing Mill and Factory. Grist and ■ing Mill. etc., of Mr. Tillson. They are all , by the best water rot the Big Otter Creek. Sa» Mill contains two Hr saws, a muley saw, it and cross cut saws, mill, two shingle jioes, etc. The quantity lumber manufacturedoily is about four million of shingles, one and a million, and lath, one or. feet. This branch of business employs forty besides the large ,ber indirectly employed (String and hauling logs, bi the planing and sash ‘ry are two planing Ines, and a full set of inery for the fscture of sash, doors, .etc. In connection with epsrtment is a staff or aters engaged in ing or repairing in uparts of the town. The amber of hands era- i is about fifteen.grist and flouring mill is one of the best fitted establishments in the country, and under the ef­ficient and intelligent management of Mr. Peter Campbell. has won a Provincial reputation for the excellence of its flour and corn meal - the flour and corn meal, etc., exhibited by this mill having several times been awarded the first prize at the Provincial Exhibition. sNo flouring business of any great importance is yet done, but the machinery for doing a large business has been erected for several years past, including the very best packing apparatus. As soon, however, as there are proper facilities for sending the flour to market, by opening of the Canada Southern and Canada Air Line Railway, it is Mr. Tillson's intention to run the mill night and day, by which means he expects to turn out about ISO barrels every twenty four hours. In con­nection with the flouring, Mr. Tillson purposes to erect an Oatmeal Mill and Barrel Factory on the privilege on Clear Creek, known as the "Foundry Privilege."In addition to the foregoing Mr. Tillson has a large general store, the stock (Continued on Page 15) 5. football Champa of 1838: back. Principal S. Wightman. Lovell, Bill Weir, Rex Myrick, Coachylimmy Allin, John Klh. John French, Eldon Elder, Jack Myrick; second Phil Palmer, Mac Sinclair. Dick Burn. Don White, oo Cobb Rex Cousins. R. J. Sinclair; front, R. D. adder. Ron Somers. Jack Fain, Doug Waters Photo M by R. D. Alexander. We Salute Your Centennial Year Tillsonburg —MARKING— 100 Years of Progress CARROLL BROS. LTD. Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area for over 56 Years... •GIFTS ^GARDEN SUPPLIES • HARDWARE •SPORTING GOODS • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS «ETC. CARROLL BROS. LTD. Your Complete HARDWARE 9 and GIFT CENTRE Headquarters 7 20 Brock St E Tillsonburg 842 3644 M 2 SKYLARK Drive In FOUR MILES EAST Of TIllSOWURG • B42 5609 TILLSONBURGS ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS Wishes To Congratulate Tillsonburg On Their J 00th Birthday ------------ WE ARE PROUD TO BE PART OF ----------------- TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL and Pledge To Continue To Bring The Finest Entertainment Available To The Residents of Tillsonburg and The Tri-County Area The Management and Staff of The Skylark Drive-In 4 Miles East of Tillsonburg PHONE 842-5609 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section a Looking northerly down Bloomer St. BUSINESS PROSPECTS (Continued from Page 14) comprising 'dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, clothing and hardware. In this part of the extensive establishment is located the office where the whole business is transacted. The toal number of employees is about seventy-five; the average wages paid monthly $2,500; while the total buisness transactions forthe year will average $100,000. GEO. SMITH & BROTHERNext in order as employers of labor come George Smith & Bro. Th.s firm has just erected a large frame building on Brock Street, in with edgers, etc.. Io do a regular saw mill business. They have also set up a full set of machinery for the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, etc., the whole being driven by a twenty-horse engine The Messrs. Smith are also contractors and builders The brick block north of the Queen’s Hotel, in which the Observer is now printed, is a very . fine specimen of their skill^n this branch, as it also the Episcopal Church in Tilsonburg. and the fine brick store of Messrs. S.P. Cornell & Son. at Cornell. The Messrs Smith at present employ fifteen men: but in the building season it is probable that this number will be more than doubled. We believe it is their intention shortly to add to their establishment machinery for the manufacture of Cheese BORLAND & WILSONThis firm has only been in existence a year or so. but during this short period they have established one. of the most prosperous businesses in town, and earned dn ex­cellent reputation as builders of first-class carriages, buggies, sleighs, cutters, etc. There has been such a demand for their work that they find it so very difficult to turn out sufficient in their present large establishment, that there is a prospect of it being enlarged by the ad­dition of new buildings in the spring. Their works are on Broadway, opposite the Market square. ROBERT MILESMr. Miles is well-known in Oxford, Norfolk and Elgin, that amongst those of the population who use waggons his name has become a household Word. Last year Mr. Miles erected large workshops on Broadway, two blocks north of the Market Square, and removed his whole establishment from Mount Elgin to nts present location. He manufactures carriages, buggies, sleighs, waggons, etc. the lasting qualities of which are well known. He employes only five men at present. FEBRUARY 1$, 1873JOHN WATERHOUSEThe establishment of this gentleman. known as lhe"Tilsonburg Woollen Mills." is situated at the foot of Baldwin and Brock Streets The Mill is 30 x GO feet, and three stories high, lhe power employed is a leffel turbine wheel driven by the water of Clear Creek The machinery is the best that can be obtained on this continent. The manufactures are tweeds, flannels, fulled cloths, blankets, shirtings, siock yarn, carpets, etc., lhe capacity of lhe present machinery being about IS,000 yards of doth, etc., and 1,000 < Continued on Page 10) CENTENNIAL GREETINGS "When you advertise with economical "PARSIGNS” You will see them from VANCOUVER to ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND from WHITEHORSE to LEAMINGTON CANADA'S FIRST MOULDED OUTDOOR PLASTIC SIGNS WERE INVENTED HERE IN TILLSONBURG BY PARSON'S SIGN & DISPLAY ADVT. LTD. No. 19 Highway North Phone 842-4901 July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, McBRIDE & McBRIDE LIMITED Serving Tillsonburg and Area Residents Since 1966 rteidea of conquering the winter snows with a mechanical ^kjcle isn’t a new one in this area. Here are a couple of mmoles of the inventive genius of folks in the area. Top Is ■e build by Ezra Potter of Port Burwell during the First lorid Lower photo shows a machine built by Jack Inter and Bill Lossee at Burgessville in 1922. producing results that count. Luke's Brewery Made Fine Ale Tillsonburg. back around he turn of the century, had ■aething of a local H because of Luke's Irewery. located at what is oa the junction of Tillson mnue and Oxford Street. In act. it is reported that the mdationsJ to tfee building re still there.Hie buisness Was started y Joseph Luke and his two os. who came from St. lumas to Tillsonburg in M. Miss Gladys Luke, and in. C.C. Bennett, both of News some of the facts about that brewery, which was sold in 1907.She commented that the building was unusual, built on the bank of the Otter. Because of the slope to the building, ordinary walkways or sidewalks would not serve as entrances There were two bridges....one crossed to the offices, located on the second floor, and the other lower bridge led to the first floor, that housed the big copper teughters of the old rewmasler, Joseph Luke Miss Luke recalled for The Of course, delivery of the product was made in huge kegs, carried on equally large wagons, pulled by teams of Luxes Brewery took an Browns (Continued from Page 10) u lor the Simcoe team in be fourth innings and bought he threw a few sky growing town of Tillsonburg, both by providing work for many of the town's residents, and by providing part of their 1873 Highlightstitled down to business and eld the Browns down to two “inthe next fiveJmting. qall. A „ 21 . A man FoUpertng is the settle: - „.m2e Mr».. . f.rm.r Tillsonburg: Sells, rf 0. tatter, ss 2. Appleyard, 3b 0, ■rte. rf 1, McLauglin, p 3. lesion, c 0, Howey, 2b 1. tachinson. lb 1. McDonald, H. total 8, Simcoe: Smith, lb 1. Jjxell, rf 1, Lodge, 2b 0, “roll, c 1. Thompson, ss 0, bulin, 3b 0, Winter, cf 1, *U. If 2. Hill and Millem, p 1. named McRae, a farmer, living about four miles south of here, accidentally broke his left leg at the market square by being pitched x>ut of his buggy when turning too short. It is fractured in other places, and it will be some weeks before he will be able to get around again Double plays-McLaughlin » Mander to Hutchinson, under to Hutchinson, buck out—McLaughlin 9; “1 J: Millen 6. Umpire- tad, Time—2 hours and 10 kinutes. Gate receipts-$49. April 17, 1873 - The following unique notice appeared in one of the New York morning papers lately: For Sale - A first class seven and a half octave piano, the property of a lady about to travel with a rosewood case and carved legs. Buying a Home is... YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT List With A Leader- In Business And Progress McBRIDE and McBRIDE LTD. Real Estate Brokers & Insurance Agents 96 Broadway 842-8870 Tillsonburg "Member Of The Multiple Listing Service" ------------------ AT YOUR SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT ----------------- Broker Clare McBride 842-8870 Res. 842-8726 Broker Bryan McBride 842-8870 Res. 842-4003 Salesman Julius Koteles Jr. 842-8870 Res. 842-2770 Saleslady Phyllis McBride 842-8870 Res. 842-8726 Salesman George Dickenson 842-8870 Res. 842-5172 Salesman Hugh Ferris Vienna 842-8870 Res. 874-4533 Salesman Richard Wood 842-8870 Res. 842-2374Salesman Bob McCall 842-8870 Res. 842-8101 Happy Birthday Tillsonburg THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 DAYS PAST 1872 HIGHLIGHTSJanuary 18 - A public meeting will be held tonight to decide whether a town or village incorporation will be applied for. February 8 - The Bill for the incorporation of this village as a town was presented to the House on Monday by A. Oliver. Esq.. M.P.P. February 22 - On Tuesday last the. Bill to incorporate - Tilsonburg as a Town came before the Private Bills Committee of the House of Assembly, and was passed without •amendment, and almost unanimously - only one out of nineteen voting against. February 29 ■ About half-past i wo on Monday morning Mr Musselman's Oil Exchange Hotel was discovered to be on fire. Eight other Businesses were destroyed. March 28 The G W R. bridge over the Otter at Tilsonburg is expected to be completed bj June al the latent. and will be one of the largest wooden bridges In the world, being over 1.400 feet long and about 120 feet high held in Merrill’s Queen’s Hoiel on Saturday evening next at eight o’clock for lhe purpose of organizing a fire company dem-d w:tl. only a light debt of 100 to Dereham Township NOTI S FROM ISIS(The Observer) , February 24. 1916 - Hie old established clothing business of the late John Mcbonald has been sold to Mr. M J Dedman >4 Toronto, who will continue i at the old stand 16th. and wi,i remain in effect until probably the electors of the province expressed referendum. July 6. 1916 Messrand W.M. Carrol. ___purchased the tinsmithing and plumbing business of C.W. Conn. Mr E.P. Carroll has closed his shop in .the Mero block and the new firm will continue the business at Conn's Hardware. All orders promptly attended to.Carroll Bros. July 20, 1916 - This town is badly in need of a traffic by­law. At~lhe present time some car owners rBn on any old cide of the road, turn corners absolutely contrary to road rules, drive without lights, etc. The best time to take this matter in hand is before a serious accident occurs. A man who at­tempts to run a car when under the influence of liquor should be jailed without the option of a fine. July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, ERMAN RADIO PROGRAM GIAN RADIO PROGRAMGARIAN RADIO PROGRAM H TILLSONBURG 1954 TILLSONBURG day Marcus Swiss Jewellers OLDEST SELF ESTABLISHED JEWELLERS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA Marcus Swiss Jewellers have earned a reputation for fine quality products at the right price... the knowledge and long experience have proven itself with the progress we have made during the past 18 years. We extend our thanks to the people of the Tri-County Areas. ON CKOT QNBURG For 18 Years... DELHI 10 Years ivenirs From Marcus Swiss Jewellers TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL PLATTER o-'l6.95 DAYS PAST TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL CHARM Sterling Silver’5.95 25 00 In Gold 1872 R2® 1972 CENTENNIAL DESK PEN SET >/’5.95 VISIT OUR MODERN AIR-CONDITIONED STORES IN TILLSONBURG & DELHI •“u Jewellery ling Rings" 129 BROADWAY TILLSONBURG 159 Main, DELHI Section 6, Poge 16 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Business Prospects M (Continued from Page 15) pounds of stocking yarn per annum, The number of hands employed is seven. It is the intention of the proprietor at an early date to put in a full set of machinery for cloth making, when he will com­mence lhe manufacture of cloths, etc., for the wholesale trade. GEO.* W.C. DARROW This firm is engaged in the foundry and machine business. Their establish­ment Is nearly opposite the residence of E.D. Tillson. Esq., on Oxford street. Their principal manufactures are plows, harrows, cultivators, etc., and mill machinery. They do quite an extensive business in manufacturing and repairing saw mill machinery, and recently they have made and fitted up some planing machines, etc. They are masters of their trade, and as might be expected, turn out some excellent and substantial work. The number of persons at present engaged in their establish­ment is only four: but it is undoubtedly the nucleus of a good business. JOSEPH LUKEThis gentleman, owns the "Tilsonburg Brewery” at the juncition of Cranberry and Oxford streets. He only commenced the business here some three years ago. but he has already a large and in­creasing business. He manufactures a pure and palatable article of ale. which is in very general demand not only in public houses, but in private families as well. Heretofore he has purchased his malt, but it is his intention shortly to erect a malt house and kiln and manufacture the article himself. We have not the slightest doubt that the impetus that will be given to every description of business in this place when the two railway ake in complete running order, will not only make malting a necessity to him. but will force him to quadruple the present capacity of his works. No more suitable place than Tilsonburg can be found for the location of a large malting business. The country bet­ween Tilsonburg and the lake produces immense quantities of the very best qualities of barley, which is at present shipped to the States, but Vrhleh could easily be made into malt here, to the pecuniary advantage of lhe manufacturer, and the benefit of the farmer For these reasons we believe that Mr Luke, or some other person, if he does not. will commence the business at an early day. Mr: Luke's present establishment. though comparitively small, is very well arranged and compact, and will well repay a visit to MATTHEW AND BROWN This is a new firm, who now own the foundry and machine shops recently in the possession of Mr R.H Birke Their establishment Is on Washington Grand Avenue, directly facing the market square The firm intend to devote their energies prin­cipally to the production of stoves and agricultural implements; but will also repair all descriptions of mill machinery. They make a variety of cooking, parlor and box stoves, and their manufactures are equal in finish to lhe productions of the best city foundries, and the plates are much heavier, so that they are more durable than any imported article Their agricultural Im­plements are so good that they find it impossible to keep a stock on hand, and they are even now engaged in enlarging their workshops so as to enable them to increase the production, and also to provide show rooms, etc. The articles they manufacture in the agricultural branch are ploughs, cultivators, field rollers etc end they are now preparing a new ret of pat­terns for an improved wood sawing machine, which they intend to have ready for sale before another winter rets in. The members of this firm are HOLLISTER MOTORS PROUD TO BE PART OF A GROWING TILLSONBURG (Continued on Page 17). i -NOTICE TO THE HARD OF HEARING BERT NEWMAN NEWMAN FLOWERS LTD. 167 Simcoe St . 842-MI1 or M2-2444 Satisfaction Guaranteed YOUR DEALER Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area | SALES |& I SERVICE HOLLISTER MOTORS 11 Simcoe St 842-3031 Tillsonburg July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Page 17 Business Prospects .cmtinuedfrom Page 16) L,n excellent mechanicN Matthews) and r .her a well-educated man (Mr. A.H. *T,nd the firm assure ffj they Intend topujhthe •* , The number of ’. at present at work li "we shall be greatly minted if this establish- Cejnot develope, in the L of a few years into one , best agricultural int­ent implement and stove ties in the west- iron, copper and other truck. In addition to his shop in Tilsonburg he has another in Port Burwell, where a fair business is done. His shop in Tilsonburg Is one door south of the Observer Printing Office and Book Store. MARCH 11, 1873 M.BURN FEBRUARY 27, 1871 MR.A.H. GOING nls gentleman about 121 v. ago purchased from " j g, M. Smith their ,nd flouring mIHs on Jiihment. bestowing it the name of “Favorite Mr. Going doubtless jln» that his thorough (edge of his business _ and business tact, This gentleman owns one of the best mill privileges in Town, being able to raise thirty three feet head; though at present he only used 16 feet to drive his Grist Mill. The Mill is a good substantial building containing two run of stones for gristing and chipping. The machinery is excellent, and a good business is done. This privilege would be a splendid site for a Paper Mill, as with the dam raised higher and strengthened a privilege of forty horse power could easily be obtained. We hope to see such a business com- These are members of Tillsonburg's 1832 Tri-County Ball League champions. Front, left to right,are Art Foster, J. C. Eichenberg. andean Bill; George Foster, Baldy Armstrong, Reg Kennedy; back, Jack Climie. Lloyd McKenney. Leo Stilwell, Fred Bartram. Bill Winskell H. V. "Pop” Peacock. William "Red" Anderson, Bill Barnard. Ed Galloway, and Tillson­burg mayor Bill Stutch. mence here some day. and we do not know a more suitable public estimation. In Jon to the large business done, Mr Going intends afseturing the highest « of white wheat flour as place in Canada than this property of Mr. Burn's. MR. WM. FORBES as there are proper ties for shipping. The „ Is well situated for doing large business, though the tor-power is not sufficient drive more than three or run of stones; yet if he I in a steam engine to help si the water in the creek is , he could easily drive hie the number. Is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Houehold Furniture, and does an excellent busines.. Most ofthe finer qualities he imports from a distance, at present he has been thinking of en­tering upon its manufacture upon a more extensive scale,so as to supply every description of furniture of home manufacture. Should MR. S.H. PALMER Ulis gentleman is engaged the manufacture of Khold furniture,, etc. His (rooms are on Broadway' h of the Queen's Hotel, work shops being in the -. He has a fine lot of thinery driven by a six e engine. The articles tufactured are every cription of household ilture, turned ware. etc. hope to see this, or some ilar establishment in i. develop into a largei cabinet factory em- ng fifty or one hundred t. There are few better ities in this Province for an establishment. (Continued on Page 19) MR. WALTER ALLEN ns gentleman is engaged the manufacture of Tin- . etc., and deals ex- vely in stoves, of which Ikon an average of 250 a . He employs three men the tinshop. and keeps : pedlers constantly em- red selling his wares, and fathering up rags, old home of Dr. John nan Reid, on Broadway ebout 1914. * /W Congratulations Tillsonburg 0nYour «1,72 Ect 100th Birthday C"72 1,72 From... fernlea flowers SERVING TILLSONBURG <8 TRI-COUNTY AREA 1939^ FOR 33 YEARS [1972 WITH QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE We Are Proud To Be Part Of A Growing Community PHONE OR VISIT US TO-DAY FERNLEA FLOWERS TILLSONBURG, INGERSOLL, DELHI, SIMCOE, ST. THOMAS, AYLMER, FERNLEA geroui Section 6, Page 18 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 EIDT CLINIC GROWS WITH TILLSONBURG NO MORE PAYMENTS WITH PUPPIES' DU ACC I The Old Kyte House Beta* DU A CC II Construction Underway On The New Etat Chlropr--fH Abt I Torn Down In The Spring of 1N9 THMOC II clinic by Gllvesy Csost. (General C^ractar) * His memories may not go back 100 years to the town’s founding, but Carl J. Eidt, D.C., well remembers thedays, nearly 30 years ago. when he often took his fees in such commodities as rasp­berries and chickens and (on one famous occasion) a small red cocker spaniel puppy!That was back in 1944. when Carl Eidt, just graduated, hung out his shingle at Tillsonburg's only chiropractic clinic. Born and raised in Ingersoll, he chose and then had no chiropractic service. Since then he has enlarged his clinic three times, and this June along with his son broke ground for a handsome new building on Ridout Street West which will quadruple the size of their present premises next door.Since 1968 he has practised in partnership with his son. Robert B. Eidt. D.C., and both look forward to the day when they may have yet another "Doctor of Chiropractic" shingle beside the first two...that of 2-year old Tyler Eidt, who may make it a third-generation enterprise. Carl Eidt recalls that his very first contact with chiropractic took place in Tillsonburg one summer day when, at the age of 12 he accompanied his father, an Ingersoll flour miller, here on a business trip. Waiting outside while his father talked business, young Carl and a friend spotted a chiropractor's sign. He recalls arguing with his friend as to how the word was pronounced, and asked his father on his return what a "Chirpopractor" did! /Not too many years laker, he was back practicing in Tillsonburg and taking the place of the vanished "chirpopractor" of his youth. He knew just one person in town, the late Bob Moulton the owner of the Royal Hotel, an old friend of his father's for many yean.Soon after establishing hi* clinic here, young Carl met and married a local girl, Esther Eitel, who was working in the local bank.Their only son, Bob, at­tended Rolph Street Public School and Glendale and Annandale High School*. When he was half-way through high school, he decided to join hi* dad a* a chiropractor, and graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in May 1988. In December of the same year he took Sharon Hurst of Oshaw* as his bride. The chiropractors are enlarging their clinic to make room tor the additional patients, and especially to include a large children's area in the waiting room to accommodate the large number of child patient* who are Bob's speciality. We decided that we'd stay in our present clinic until we outgrew it, and then build", they recall. Looking ahead, we purchased the old Kyte house, and on the land ad­jacent to the present clinic.The new clinic will be a handsome split-level building in a combination of brown, black and blue dull-finished brick, known as blue steel hand-moulded brick, trim­med with banks of anodized aluminum strip* in copper and bronze It was designed by Carlos Ventin of Dickson and Ventin Architect* in Simcoe, Ont to specifications laid out by the Eidt's over nearly two years of planning. The clinic, covering 3600 sq. ft., will be located up eight steps from the foyer. The premises, eight step* down, will be rented out to It's a far cry from the post­war days when Carl Eidt started out with one second­hand adjusting table to the new clinic which will open in October. Today, the Eidt* estimate an expenditure of some $20,000 for a young chiropractor to set up a These day*, the number of patients far exceeds com­parative figure* of only three years ago. They come from the surrounding area* of Oxford. Elgin and Norfolk Counties...from a* far away as Long Point and north of Ingersoll. Many of the patient* make a day of it when they come in for treatment. Cart says. "They plan to do their shopping and other errands, and this certainly brings a lot of business Into Tillsonburg".A feature of their practice is their family clinic through which the children and mate* of patient* receive yearly postural check-ups for possible problems. "Many youngster* today in the three- to-12 group* suffer from postural defects which throw their weight back, putting stress on the lower back. Often they will grow out of this. If they don't, the in­creased weight as they grow may cause serious back problems, which can be easily prevented by remedial treatment or exercises" ssys Bob by puppy" incident ("we called him Ned, and kept him for year*'') neither chiropractor yearns for "the good old days." "Health expenses then could cripple a family", tjarl Eidt recalls. "Today, medicare ha* removed that fear Patient* /W Salute To TillsonburqI W ° ’ % On Your 1872 1972^) ------------- 100th Birthday MISNER FERTILIZERS LIMITED FORT DOVER - ONTARIO - RHONE SS3-2SOO (CtdleeO Serving The Farmers Of The District For 39 Years With DOVER BRAND FERTILIZERS AU Analysis and Materials QUALITY plus SERVICE needing help don't need to put it off until they can afford it. which may be too late. Medicare is the best thing that's happened in Canada "Tillsonburg is 188 year* old. e i l l l Section 6, Pcge 20 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Fire Destroyed Tower (From The Tillsonburg Liberal. Thursday, August 1, 1118)One of the most spectacular from them is pure before stood 125 feet in height, was using it, or an outbreak of erected nearly forty years, v-i—ago, by the late E.D. Tillson.typhoid will be inevitable.The waterworks company Tillsonburg occurred on Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock when the power station of the Tillsonburg estimate of the loss but it will be heavy. The Tillson Co., too, who had their factory for the citizens as to what use it was intended. Not until sometime after its erection pleteiy destroyed by fire. The brigade promptly responded to the call, but the fire had made such headway that nothing could be done to save the building from destruction. Hundreds of citizens were on the scene, and the burning building, with fierce flames and dense smoke Issuing from each of the eight stories made a sight that will not soon be forgotten. ceuoriet in the building will Like everything else thet Mr. have heavy loses Tillson undertook, the coo-Mr. Henry Winskell, the struction of the building was At a special meeting of the town council held Tuesday—“......» . .-------- ----- me sown navv iiibut jeTisiw,comprising of Mayor Dean. offe„ or ,MiltanCe ln the way appointed to confer with the preciated both the domestic water supply is the quickest possible time. In made have theentirely cut off . Many wells of the meantime ciUsens will WBter supply restored In the the town have been largely in have to make other shortest possible time disuse for a great many arrangement for their water ....years, and citizens should supply the Borden employees. WE SALUTE TILLSONBURG CENTENNIAL Serving Tillsonburg and the Tri-County Area Since 1947 SAWS - BLADES LAWN MOWERS -HAY MOWER KNIVES ALMOST ANYTHING Cjri Bowes SHARPENING SERVICE 7 Second St TiBsoobtifi Dick Cowell Happy Water tower fire, loaned by Helen Shearing. Kiwanis Club Formed in '56 The Tillsonburg Kiwanis Club received its charter on September 11, 1956 One charter member still remains in the club, Marcus Heiniman, now a past­president. The club currently has a membership of 24. Officers for this year are Roger VanDaele, president; Pete Napran, first vi.e-president; Harry Buchner, second vice-, president; Lyle Wood,- treasurer; and John French, secretary The club has several annuqd projects. including Coronation Park, the Santa Claus parade, bursaries to Annandale and Glendale High Schools, and the popular Dominion Day Kiwanis Fireworks.As well, the club supports the Kiwanis hockey team in the TMHA.They have various fund- raising functions throughout the year to raise money for this work. These include the New Year's Eve Dance, the Food Booth at the Tillsonburg Agricultural Fair, at the Kinsmen Winter Carnival, and at the fireworks, the Past President's Ball, the Kiwanis radio auction, and donations received from the public at the July 1 fireworks.The most recent project adopted by the club is the footbridge at the end of Van Street at the entrance to Coronation Park. Tillsonburg and Area Residents for the past years Need a New Furnace Coll us at 842-3119 Coll us ot B42-3119 Remodel With . Crane & American I Standard Fixtures Building A New Home! Give Us A Call For An Estimate Olson Gas or Oil Furnaces Free Estimates Old Plumbing Inadequate July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Page 21 THE railroad builders Grand Trunk Railway, carrying $52,000 of municipal describing our Mhasxw »>i bonuses and the Dominion asking him to send us passes j..-••« •«» — — —over the G.T.R. to Montreal. or ■•«■■■• He replied at once, and a»W vL and Aylmer men in deputation went to Montreal ’we sn app|ication ,or a consisting of the following®*^innal charter to build a gentlemen, so far as I can ...—pro’1’ Lfrom Port Burwell to remember:- William south of Tillsonburg, with to run through or near Blackhouse of Port Burwell; (Continued on Page 22) tax»nuJ . Avlmer n.vham- w s ^h’eyearl^. I joined a to"" ’ of Bayham, subsidy of $3,200 per mrte. to the Grand Trunk Ry., provided they would enter Into an agreement to build and operate a railroad from Port Burwell to their loop-line ^“oMyime* Aylmer ^Xinltold us that that give a bonus of JTmO to help build the road.aame our charter, ^.nooinl Mr. Wlnlow. * •£ 7 the Traders »•"*’ ,t Aylmer, as Bink, •* ’'JX meantime, the people ,'nL^.hurs decided that "“anted the road to their .nd made application ^Obtained a charter from £, Dominion Government to J'ld, road from Tillsonburg „ Port Burwelli .rote W.S. Law of T-.itawburg. telling him that 1Xared to join the ’ IC of that town in their L next mail and learned 71, he was the only one in Tillsonburg who appeared to he interested, the others having given “P-However. Mr Law and I decided to try what we could K ,... ,kt< numose wrote Mr. Scott of Bayham: W.S. myself fromVienna.Sir Joseph was very much taken with our scheme and told us that, if we could get the Dominion subsidy, with a certain amount of municipal bonuses, the Grank Trunk Railway Co. would build the SUBSIDY AND BONUSES We made application to the Government at Ottawa and obtained a subsidy of $3,200 a mile from Port Burwell to Tillsonburg, a distance of sixteen miles. We then passed by the various municipalities. Bayham gave us $35,000, Malahide $4,000. Tillsonburg $10,000 and Vienna $3,000.We at once notified Sir Joseph Hickson that we were Sir --------------■General Manager of the agreement and turn over the | HARRY ARMSTRONG and SON ★ JACUZZI PUMPS and WATER SYSTEMS* ★ JET ★ SUBMERSIBLE ★ ELECTRIC IRRIGATION PUMPS* ★ SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT* R.R. 7 Tillsonburg Phone 519-842-3751 Ostrander, Ont. DOMINION WIRE PRODUCTS 'urg Foundry, operated for a time by Peter Beemer, 'er photo, the foundry crew. It later became the Foundry, corner of Harvey and Foundry streets, with building built around it in more recent years. Photos by Mrs. Joe Carroll. DOMINION WIRE PRODUCTS PROGRESSINGWITH TILLSONBURG Suppliers of... Parking Brake Cables to the Automotive Industry DOMINION WIRE PRODUCTS 72 Goshen Rd. Tillsonbi came with his friends in a tug to Port Burwell, or as near as they could jet anchored and came to shore in a skiff, but after they had looked over the estimated cost of con­struction they turned it down, so that ended, as everything else had done up to that time.A few days later, while in Toronto. I called the office of R. and T. Jenkins, and they, being old Vienna boys, felt interested in getting the road built. Robert told me that if I could get an additional Provincial subsidy, he and a friend of his would build the road.We got a letter from Mr. John Alton of Houghton, tq say that if I would split thetownship that he and Joseph Collinson would help carry a bylaw granting a bonus of $3,000 to the railway. We decided to accept this. Some farmers on the west side of the township were opposed to even that small amount. One farmer said he would rather take his hogs to Tillsonburg or Aylmer than be taxed to bonus a railroad. I asked him what time he required to start from home in the morning when he took his hogs to Tillsonburg, and what time he got back, and be said he started about four o'clock in the morning and got back about ten at night. I then told him if he would keep an extra hen she would pay his bonus tax and if he would get up as early in the morning to take his hogs to Vienna or JUST COMPLETED - COLONIAL STYLE $ BEDROOM HOME - IN CLENBIDCE SUBDIVISION This beautiful new home features two natural fireplacss. two bathrooms, double garage, family room in basement, landscaped plus many more special features. LATOS GENERAL CONTRAGTDR T I LIgON0■■■ 84Z-5BB7 "The Sign Of Quality Construction And Personally Designed Homes” HOMES BUILT TO YOUR OWN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ★ MORTGAGES ARRANGED* ★ LOTS AVAILABLE* July 28. J972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Page 23 RAILROAD builder Ltinued 'rom p*8e 22) unanimously and the□ Secretary. Mr. K gave me a letter to C'Mr. Haycock telling the members of the P.ere unanimous in Lim to give me a solid »tbe Parly rePre,ented r While in Toronto I wame acquainted with CJ Marter. Leadas <A Eervative Opposition. build and operate the railway, as provided in the various municipal by-laws. By the 31st day of December, 1895, we got our first train over the road. We had quite a coach load of passengers. When we got to the fill-in above Port Burwell the engine ran off the track and sank in the mud, and I tbn--‘-^jye were up against it. We finally got the engine on^enthusiastic about our E and told me he was Ej that the Govern- frtould give us the L and that the Con- Qees in the House would Uheir solid vote in sup- ‘ That niaht "You can go to your U, In the morning.” L Robert Jenkins heard lCt binding Alfred nln and himself to the track again and made the round trip without any fur­ther trouble.I ran into difficulty with the trustee. I gave him the Government engineer’s certificate, saying that the road was completed and ready for operation. After looking it over he called his stenographer and dictated notices to the various municipal councils, notifying them that the railway was completed and that he was (Continued on Page 24) In the photo taken at Delmer July 24, 1907. Mrs. Celina Mahoney is shown about to take her first automobile ride. The driver is Dr. H.E. Service. The ride was part of the birthday celebration of Mrs. Mahoney’s 100th birthday. The house is the home of her son, Joe Mahoney who operated a blacksmith shop at Delmer, shown at the extreme left of the photo The car is believed to be a Ford Model S and one of the first in Tillsonburg. Mrs Mahoney died in her 104 year. She was said to be the first white woman to be bom in South Norwich and possibly Oxford County. PROGRESSING WITH TILLSONBURG and DISTRICT BALTHES FARM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING LIMITED 81 LINCOLN ST — TILLSONBURG PRODUCTS Section 6, Poge 24 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Building (Continued from Page 23) delivering the various acting as trustee. He refused my offer of $200, and said he would not think of accepting anything less than tan per cent which would amount to over $5,000. I told him that I would not pay any such amount, and he called his stenographer and told her to bring him the letters that she had written to the different councils. She told him that they had been mailed, so he dictated others to say that he had discovered that the road was not completed and he was holding the debentures until it was.highway was inundsus,Prime Ministers, and only had one engine that first passengers and excursions carried. I had not operated before I discovered that it tificate from the Government Town Growth with the plans, and got a double subsidy of $6,400 per mile. I also got a subsidy and day and we entered suit to compel him to deliver them to us. He sent Engineer Bell in order ready for pulling out in the morning.For a short line, we did a were 734 married persons, 55 widows, and 27 widowers and 415 families. Children and unmarried persons were 1,123. Bowel). Sir Wilfred Laurier Burwell. Mrs. Bessie Darrow writes that the band used to run i.m. as the train went off the track whom I had business, so that I enjoyed the time I spent 26 Harvey St. Tillsonburg 842-2656 Ingersoll to Port Burwell. You would get off at the station in the Port, then walk across the bridge and up the hill to the park. The building was in the park. For swimming, you walked down a flight ot stairs to the beach one excursion evidence to show that the road was not completed and Mr. Bell reported that we had no telegraph instruments in our offices and stations and that the road could not be operated safely by telephone. However, we won our suit and got our debentures. By 1881 there were 441 inhabited houses here, seven unoccupied and eight houses under construction. The population had risen to 1,939 with 973 of the female sex in Line To The Lake engineer I started operating the road with Graham Symington as driver. William Ingram as fireman. Frank Williams as brakesman and myself as conductor. I ordered a new com- Haatine coach and two new box cars at Deseronto, and the company loaned us an old Bay of Quinte mail coach while they were building the making the round trip from Port Burwell, the train crew and engine going back every day and working in a cut north of Port Burwell, which required widening, and coming back in the evening for the coach and freight. When something went wrong with the locomotive, I worked more business then we could ever hope to get locally. Mr Jenkins and I decided that we had to extend our road to a connection with the MCR. and that the one we built on would prime minister of Ontario at this time, to assist in building the Tillsonburg bridge. the people Ingersoll learned that John Charlton and I were planning Collingwood, they sent a deputation to Sir Richard Cartwright and got him to oppose the subsidy and ex- as Ingersoll and Washington Grand. Photo loaned by Marion we would run th rovg* Ingersoll instead of Wood- stock, which we finally did during those years, but had Sir John Abbott. Sir John Scout patrol leaders conference at Delhi in 1936. Loaned by Worst Flood in 1937 J. P INTERIORS We offer any window treatment no matter how complex, expertly custom tailored to your exact specifications. Interior designer, Jo-ann, will help you select the proper design, colour & fabric for your windows. For all your CARPET & DRAPERY needs call, July 28, 1972 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS Section 6, Page 25 m'iL’M AR MANOR Says Congratulations To 17 Sharing In The Next 100 FINEST DINING SHOWPLACES And Looks Forward To Blackaaith Many Thanks Mike Ryce Years Of Prosperity ONE OF ONTARIO'S TWO Located Just East of Tillsonburg on No. 3 Highway A Personal Message- The first time I saw the Mil Mar Manor I was impressed with the building and its surroun dings. I decided to restore one of Tillsonburg's most famous landmarks and put it back where it belongs. The road so far has been a rocky one and I would like to thank my staff for sharing my deep interest in this project. I would also like to thank the many good people that I have met in , Tillsonburg who have been much help In aiding me in achieving my goal. A special thanks to Roy i West and Joe Lawson for their extra effort in the past few months. n. * Uadartaker: itherwai, H. Paiatar. Section 6, Page 26 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 Through the Years An editorial note from the December 8, 1921. paper said "A Toronto store is ad­vertising breeches for women. And the next thing will be aprons for men." In 1932. the— Foundry was working lighting standards which would be installed on Broadway in the fall. The regular street lamp had a bulb of 150 watts and the new lamps would be 350 watts. the only part that was not manufactured at the Beaver Foundry. Sam G. Vance led the Canadian delegation of six the grand American han­dicap. premier event of the trap world at Vanalia. Ohio on August 26. 1932. He broke 94 out of 100 targets from the 21 yard line. In 1932, the Norfolk Leaf Tobacco Co. announced, planned expansion next year. When the equipment would be transferred from Kingsville to Tillsonburg and the ex­pansion Completed the plant would have a capacity of employment list of 250 hands. Southern Ontario Flue-Cured organized at a largely at­tended meeting held in the Opera House. This and rising labour costs had made the tobacco crop a Oxford Street was damaged on October 11, 1943. The home meeting, 1944, that Tillson- Mrs. Tillson had been con­tinuous residents in it. The be known as the Tillsonburg Memorial Park. mer to make a reasonable profit the price per pound for Tillsonburg town council climax of when ap- 10.009.000 pounds of leaf tobacco was Waller read a letter received from Honorable Angus L. Seven Gables, the home of Limited on November 10, corvette Navy. The service clubs in named Tillsonburg Memorial Park. J. M. Climie chairman costly enterprise. The frost in the middle of September capped the *"-----misfortunes Department of National Defense for Naval Services in Tillsonburg High School In 1921. had been previously called by schedule The retail business Dixie Tribe Memorial Park but in the future the entire On Monday evening March Remember the Diner, east of the Otter on Simcoe St.? This band played for open air dances there in the early 40's. Shown are Earl Carle, Fred Bushnell. Harry Pepper, Evert May and Eugene Wingrove. Photo loaned by Harry Pepper. How to set your CAR RADIO for Community Radio - CKOT lilt CKOT YOU ARE READY TO ENJOY CKOTS GOOD MUSIC, WORLD AND LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTE: Your FM CAR RECEIVER can be set to CKOT FM "The Soiled of Music” at 100.5 by following the same above procedure' Amuse.. .Arouse... Beseech... Caress... Comfort... Convince . . . Caax... Define... Describe ... Enlighten... Inspire ... Persuade . . . W-.. Soothe — Teach . . . And More. This is our business. 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TO MIDNIGHT (LIMITED COMMERCIAL POLICY) THE TRI-COUNTIES ARE SOLD ON CKOT FOR hngerous" I Section 6, Page 28 THE TILLSONBURG NEWS July 28, 1972 TROTTIER ENTERPRISES GROWING WITH TILLSONBURG and the TRI-COUNTY AREA DELHI (IGA) FOODLINER AYLMER QGA) FOODLINER Serving The Residents of Tillsonburg, Delhi and Aylmer with Quality Food and New Lower Everyday Discount Prices. Trottier Subdivision Phase 1 Now Completed J TILLSONBURG NEW LOWER EVERY­ DAY PRICES °ren<$n TROTTIER SUBDIVISION PHASE , II _ LABES 9MB WM Trottier Subdivision Phase I and II Another Link of The... Trotter Enterprises Serving The Women Of Tillsonburg and The Tri-County Area For Over 11' Years NEW ADDITION THE ATTIC”-’ JUNIOR BOUTIQUE — Second Floor Watch For The Opening of Trotter Subdivision Phase 11 on Baldwin St, W. (Across from Phase 1)