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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-06-29, Page 44Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 29, 1983—Page 20 Treleaven Milling: Lucknow company since 1863 The first grist mill in Lucknow was built by Eli Stauffer, who in 1858 sold his property to James Somer- ville, a native of Dumferline, Scotland. Walter Treleaven who came to Canada from Cornwall, England, purchas- ed the mill in 1863 and it was owned and operated by him until his death in 1897. Walter Treleaven was married to Jane McQuaid, his second wife. They had a family of seven. Thomas from his first marriage, Sel- ina, Mary Ann (Aunt Polly), Walter E., William, Louise and John Wesley. For many years the prac- tical work of the mill was supervised by his sons, Thomas and William. Later Thomas took over the saw- mill. Owing to the ill health of his brother William, Wal- ter E. Treleaven returned to take charge of the business in 1907. In the early days it was a stone mill, then was convert- ed to a roller mill in 1883. In 1909 the mill was remodelled under the supervision of the late Frank Freeman who was then head miller. At this time the milling capacity was doubled. The flour found a ready market in Glasgow, Scotland, and was also ship- ped to Montreal and Quebec. The mill was again enlarged and modernized in 1925 and for many years operated on a 24 hour -a -day basis. Other markets opened up as far away as Trinidad, and the West Indies, and the brand names, "Havelock", "Sep- oy" and "Made -Rite" were well known. A railway siding was built in 1933 and an extensive export business was built up. During the war the mill ran to full capacity. Walter E. Treleaven took an active part in the mill for many years and continued to take a keen interest in the business, even when failing health forced his retirement. He passed away in July, 1957 in his 92nd year. Married to the former Margaret Miller, they had a family of three, Mildred, Harold and William who died at age 15. Walter passed away in July, 1957 in his 92nd year. Many changes took place over the years - delivery by teams of horses, sleighs in winter time, trucks. Export flour was shipped by rail for many years but when the branch line from Wingham to Clinton was discontinued, increased freight rates made the export business unprof- itable. His son, Harold Walter Treleaven entered the mill in 1923 and learned practical milling from the late Joseph Collyer who was employed as head miller. His sister, Mild- red Treleaven Plewes took Turn to page 21 • Brand names Havelock and Sepoy, well known on foreign export markets The first grist mill in Lucknow was built in 1858 by James Somerville. This mill was purchased in 1864 by Mr. Walter Treleaven, and was owned and operated by him until his death in 1897. For many years the practical work of the mill was superintended by Mr. Thomas H. Treleaven, now proprietor of a saw mill, and Mr. Wm. C. Treleaven. Since 1907, the management has been in the hands of Mr. Walter E. Treleaven, and the business conducted under the firm name of Treleaven Bros. Originally a "stone mill" the Luck - now Flour Mill was turned into a "roller mill" in 1883, when the now almost universal Hungarian process was being generally adopted. In the same year a. steam plant was added as an auxiliary to the water power. This mill, of about fifty barrels capacity continued in active operation, chiefly as a grist mill, until recent years. In 1909 a growing demand for its flour led to the remodelling of the mill; and its capacity was doubled. Trade relations have been established with Montreal, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Glasgow; and this new feature of W. E. TRELEAVEN the business promises to be an import- ant factor in the future prosperity of the village and surrounding country by WALTER TRELEAVEN affording a constant and better market for wheat. Chopping coarse grains has always been an important part of the business of the Lucknow Mills, and Treleaven Bros., have in contemplation the erection of a new cement building, to the west of, and continuous with, the present mill which will increase their facilities for this business. It will include storage capacity for peas, oats, barley and corn, and will enable them to develop an export trade in coarse meals for feeding purposes, for which a market exists in Toronto, Montreal and the Maritime Provinces. Havelock and Sepoy flours are now so well and favorably know that their claim to be Lucknow best needs no proof. They are unbleached, and are unexcel- led for color, purity and strength, producing in the baking, a loaf which cannot he surpassed for its delicious faivor and nutritious qualitied. The constantly growing trade of "The Old Home Mill" proves the loyalty of the people to a valuable home industry, in whose success every citizen of Lucknow and every resident of the country immediately surrounding, has a personal interest and share. Best wishes on your 125th Anniversary Lucknow Variety & Dry Goods Robert Struthers General Carpentry Bob. Marlene,,Sharon (' (,j,,(J4 (]ongratulations Lueknou 1111 your 115th Anniversary° Cowan Printing Service DRG I,ueknou' 528-27.31 Calendars, Matches, Caps, Pens To carry your advertising message SPECIALTY ADVERTISING BUSINESS CARDS, ENVELOPES, DECALS, RUBBER STAMPS, BUSINESS FORMS We couldn't pass up this opportunity to offer our good friends in Lucknow Best Wishes Here's to the next 125! EDWARD FUELS 202 ANGLESEA ST., GODERICH ph: 524-8386 HWY. 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