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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-29, Page 50Page 22 --- - Stops SLCong ‘The ‘Way ’94— Bridge only reminder of early settlement Continued from page 21 1872, was, in its day, a thriving community with great promise for the future. In Mr. Brown's book, he notes that in addition to the saw and grist mills there were two hotels, a blacksmith and a general store with a post office. There were also a shoemaker, harness maker, carpenter and weaver. By the 20th century, however, Newbridge's prosperity was declining as the railway enticed people to busier places. Little remains today of the village of Newbridge, but take a moment to stop by the Maitland River and listen for the echoes of yesterday. ♦♦♦ From Newbridge continue south to the Perth-Huron county road boundary. Take it until you reach Highway 86, turn left. Keep going until the second road east of Molesworth where you will turn right and travel into Henfryn, another ghost town on the Maitland River. The community grew in the 1870s until it was home to steam mills, taverns, stores and mechanic shops. Mr. Brown's book states that local clays were used for brick-making. Actually, the tile factory was still in operation when Mr. Brown's book was published in the late 1970s, but it has since ceased to be. While there has been some residential development the heyday of Henfryn is long past. Leaving Henfryn go south to County Road 16, and turn right. A left at the intersection in Brussels, then a right at the library will lead you to Sunshine. Be watchful, for all that remains of this once thriving mill town is a pioneer cemetery just off the north side of the road on Cone. 5, Lot 11. Founded in 1868 as Providence, the economy of the village depended on the sawmill. The post office was established in 1874, three years prior to when the village name changed to Sunshine. By the end of that decade there was also a blacksmith and general store. One of the earliest Orange Lodges had its hall here. Dwellings stood close together in the same row as the shops between the bridge and the fifth line, just across from the Methodist Church comer. Contributing to Sunshine's decline was a decrease in the amount of timber and the rivalry of the nearby railway towns. In 1887 the saw mill was sold and operation continued for one year. The machinery was then moved to a mill in Southhampton and in 1890 the land was purchased at an auction sale. Though the social and religious activity in Sunshine endured for a time the church held its last service in 1927. After being sold, the materials were used to build an implement shed. Today, the lone testimony of Sunshine's existence is in its cemetery, an interesting place to wander through. Two poignant memorials tell the story of a tragic drowning in the Maitland on April 15, 1886. Go north to Cone. 4, then turn left and you will visit the ghosts of Bodmin. Founded in the 1850s by William Harris, Bodmin was named after the county seat of Cornwall, in his mother country, England. An extensive history on Bodmin can be found in the Morris Twp. history book. It states that Mr. Harris served as post master in Bodmin from 1855-1866. He was appointed the first police magistrate of Morris before selling his holdings and moving to Brussels. All that remained in Bodmin of this family was a tiny grave on the riverbank. "Sarah Harris, daughter of William and Isabelle Harris. Died July 22, 1864. Age 1 year, 9 months. Memorial Bethel Cemetery." The river was important to the early settlers because of the old wooden dam that Continued on page 23 New look The impressive West Wawanosh Insurance building has put a new face on Dungannon's main street. Back to life With determination and a sense of humour, as displayed in the Wroxeter 'harbour* sign, what was once a ghost town has shown signs of recovery over the past few years. 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