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VILLAGE of BRUSSELS
on their
100th BIRTHDAY
We recall that the first Hugills
came to the district in 1842.
Through the years succeeding generations
have taken pride in their craftsmanship in the
wood working trades, including violin
construction and carriage making.
We take pride in this tradition of careful
workmanship and attention to detail
that ensures complete satisfaction.
Joseph T. Hugill
General Contractor
Seaforth, Ontario
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Gideon Perrie was a Brussels area youth who grew
up to become World Champion Heavy Weight wrestler. Born
in Scotland in 1862 he came to Canada with his parents in
1871. The family settled on the farm now occupied by a
nephew, John Perrie.
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Won Workis championship
former Brussels resident
wrestled in States,abroad
Prey 'Township and. Brussels
were hOzne to an athlete who later
became a world champion heavy
weight wrestler.,
Gideon Perrie, a native of
Scotland where he was born In
1862 and camp to Canada with
his Parents in 1871. The family
Settled on the farm near Brussels
now occupied, by a nephew, John
Perrie.
In company with another
Brussels yonth, Walter F. Scott,
an uncle of Walter Scott of
Brussels, the couple became out-
standing athletes and became
regular competitors inCaledonia
games which then, as now, were
popular features inontario. Both
over 6 foot 3 inches, the boys
were often taken for brothers
as they took part in the compe-
titions.
Gideon Perrie specialized in
events such as weight lifting and
wrestling, while his companion
was superior in track and field
events.
Gaining the liuron and Bruce
heavy weight wrestling
championship in 1883 Gideon
Perrie continued his training and
in 1890 was crowned North
American champion. Four years
later in Philadelphia he gained
the right to compete in a world
event scheduled for Scotland two
years hence.
His victory in Scotland in 1896
gave him the worlds champion-
ship.
In the following years he spent
much of his time in training and
teaching until 1902 when he mar-
ried and retired in Hamilton.
Mr. Perrie died in 1910.
Centennial Greetings
Servine Department
Melvin 1VICArter; Gerald McCauley; Donald Bray;
Gordon Mitchell; Robert Pipe.
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Serving
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for over
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Our competent and dependable
Staff have helped serve you in
At post and look forward to
serving you in the future.
Viable Willis, Mite; Bob Richmond, Nitta;
George McCutcheon, VaPa; Esther McCutcheon,
Sec.; Jack McCutcheon, Pres.
10--THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 6 1972