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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-10-30, Page 12THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30th, 1947 M PROCESSING SEED BACK IN 1890 was a manual opera tion. Thos. Elliott, shown above5 cleaned Clover and Grass Seed over this early type Clipper for James G. Jones some 40 years ago, ten to twelve hours a day, and all by hand. PROGRESS IN THE ART OF SEED CLEANING was mark ed by the installation in 1916 of the No. 47 Clipper pictured above, the finest available at that time. It was operated up until last year and has cleaned millions of pounds of seed. THE LAST WORD in up-to-date equipment has been install ed in the new plant. Mr. George Jaques, veteran mill operator, is shown bagging and simultaneously weighing seed aftei* cleaning over new Super 1)29 Clipper. ft WE ARE PLEASED TO Congratulate Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co on the Completion of their NEW MODERN SEED PLANT and proud that we supplied them with a large portion the machinery and equipment they installed. Sullivan Mill Equipment Ltd TORONTO - ONTARIO Offering a Complete Line of MILL AND ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT J. J. Pritchard & Son HARRISTON, ONTARIO extend CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes to of Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co. EXETER, ONTARIO Their fine new cleaning plant is a mark of their faith and confidence in Western Ontario Agriculture. WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVE HAD THE CONTRACT FOR THE HEATING PLANT in the new Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co. Building May We Extend Our Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD WISHES to the MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Liiidenfield’s Hardware Sixty Years of Service to Western Ontario Growers and Seedsmen It was in the summer of 1887, 60 years ago that the late James G. Jones, in a small way, laid the foundation for what today is rec ognized a,s one of the leading, if not the most up-to-date seed clean ing plants in Western Ontario and it is doubtful if it can be excelled in the province. The new plant, owned and operated MacNaughton Seed Co., has been in operation for several months but it is only recently that the installa tion of machinery and equipment has been completed operation. In the summer of Mrs. Jones leased the Winchelsea years Mr. Jones to Coward and BF by Jones, and.in full Mr. and general country store at Winchelsea (on the St. Marys road, six miles east of Exeter) from the late Fred God bolt. It was truly a venture, as Mr. Jones had no experience in mer chandising, as previous to that time he had taught school at Eden. What he lacked in experience in store keeping he made up in his know- a real the 1887 the ledge of human relationships, a to j Congratulations and Best WishesOne of the most modern machines installed in the new plant is a mill for the cleaning of timothy seed and in one of the pictures Mr. Percy WebtTer, a veteran employee, is seen standing beside this newest piece of equipment. This mill is being operated under royalty. It is practically new in Canada and. it is significant that while to date only six have been installed in On tario, Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co. have been selected as one of the first to be granted a franchise. Another mill of which the firm is justly proud is a Super 29D Clipper, the largest and most ef- —Please Turn to Page Four to al supervision which was deemed necessary. Moved to Exeter After serving community for 18 in 1905 sold out Kerr and. moved to Exeter where he purchased the dry goods and grocery business of Mr. E. J. Spack- man. He soon acquired the adjoin ing building from Mr. John Farmer to be used in connection with his seed business and for the handling of farm produce.’ This building has been known through the years as the Jones & May Seed Store. This was the day of the hand operated fanning mill. Mr. Thos. Elliott, whose picture appears in this issue, is shown beside one of these’ mills, probably the one which came from Winchelsea. He well re members the tedious process of band operation when a strong back and a sturdy muscle were to carry on the operations hour day when bags were shovelling the was not all Elliott recalls the employees at the various tasks. He thinks that employees do not have as much nowadays at their work, nor there as many pranks played. Jones rather estimates that it because Mr. Elliott work there any more. Among the faithful for thirty years was the Hern, a friend of customer and em ployer alike. His picture appears elsewhere. Another industrious em ployee was the late George May. Motor-Driven Mill With the coming of hydro in 1916 a motor-driven mill was in stalled. This was considered a real forward step doing away as it did with hand operation. This mill has been in operation daily up to the present and during busy seasons has been in operation for as long as 24 hours a day. It was consider ed a very efficient machine. The seed business has developed continuously with the passing years and on the death of Mr. Jones in 1927 it passed to his son, J. Hu'b- ert Jones, who following the tradi tions of his father, developed it to such an extent that it overflowed the premises, and other buildings were required for storage of the seed. It became increasingly ap parent that for the business to avail itself of the possibilities of this splendid agricultural district, more facilities and more accommodation must be provided. New Partnership Side by side, the general store business of Jones & May was sim ilarly developing (William May joined the firm in 1909, Fred May in 1915) to a point that more .as sistance was required and in 1944 Mr. Chas. S. MacNaughton, of Brandon, Man., at the time employ ed with the A. E< MacKenzie Co. Ltd. of Toronto, was invited to f®rm a partnership. Mr. MacNaughton brought new contacts and a wide experience to the business. He ar rived at an opportune time as the ever increasing demand for field seeds both at home and abroad pre sented a challenge to the new firm and once having convinced them selves that a new seed plant was required they decided that nothing short of the best that could be pro cured in building, equipment and handling facilities’ should he pro vided. Mr. MacNaughton assisted with the planning and erection of the new building, more particularly described by picture and story in this issue, Already during its Short existence ft is proving the fore sight and wisdom of the firm. Jones/ MacNaughton SEED CO AND THEIR STAFF Your modern seed plant and up-to-date facilities is a mark of progress in your service to the Grower and Seedmen of Western Ontario.required of a ten- filled by the day for Mr. & FOR THIS SPECIAL EDITION was done by Jack Doerr photographer jA Mark of Progress! IN BUILDING THEIR Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co. Have Made Available to the Farmers of Western Ontario HERN joined G. Janes when in 19 THE LATE JAMES the employ of Mr. J. coming' to Exeter served for 30 years. THE BEST IN SEED CLEANING AND MARKETING FACILITIES. The seed. But drudgery many pranks among who used to work willingness to work and desire to render a service community. . The new business had to I at the minimum of expense. | Joshua Johns (Uncle Josh to community) in an effort provided the and store anything fashioned year, as times, he to have this work done by hired labor. In the opening up of this new business Mr. Jones acquired the reputation of being ready to handle almost anything the farmer had to seH and one of his first ventures was the handling of field seeds. At that time there was for the guidance or buyer or seller. The was obliged to rely integrity of the dealer from whom he purchased his seed requirements. The general store and seed busi ness together with the handling of all lines of produce including eggs and home-made butter was largely a matter of trade and barter. The farmer would bring his produce the store, secure what groceries merchandise he required and many cases make a the account once a Those were the hours, rising at tinuing through in the evening, observed, and as or less a community centre, Christmas Day might find visiting, if not business, in gress. In the success of this ture the part played by Mrs. Jones is well remembered for her friend liness and interest in the customers and friends of the community. Amongst other recollections of the Winchelsea days is the activity during the poultry handling season. Local farmers were readily avail able for the gathering and pluck ing of poultry which came from many miles. Preparation of this poultry together with transporta tion to the Exeter station seven miles distant, was a large task. The crews of men who were present were always a jolly crowd and many humorous instances are even now recounted by the older residents. The long cold drives seem to have more or less been forgotten. This phase of the business was continued in Exeter until a few years ago, and it was with considerable regret that this service to the community was discontinued, hut there did not seem to be room in the many activi ties of the business for the person- be run Mr. the tells how Mr. Jones, to eliminate expenses, heating for the home what few people know today, the old- by about bucksaw. After the first a concession to better felt that he could afford no Seeds Act protection of farmer buyer solely on the to or in ofsettlement year. days of long a.m. and con- eleven o’clock 6.30 to Holidays were not the store was more even some pro ven- •Hl the fun are Mr. is does not employees late James (3Cotftmercial Photography FINE NEW PLANT AND WAREHOUSE We Wish Them Continued Success 54 Wellington St. East - Toronto, Ontario