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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-06-24, Page 29eld hub w by MIlvena Edelman In the beginning, Coderich and Bayfield were laid out on the same plan — the wagon wheel style --- with the centre a park. Ia Bayfield the "hub" is called Clad Gregor Square. Clan Gregor Square had been used for baseball. football, ' cricket and other sports popular in the 1800's. Many competitions were held here, of which Bayfield. often emerged the victor. A `ball screen and homeplate were established at the north-east corner of the park; around the 1940's, the screen was moved to the opposite (diagonal) corner. due to the increase in traffic and disturbance of Sunday Church Services by picnicers enjoying the diamond: In the early days of the Square, a road ran through the middle of it. Later a fence with turnstile entrances was erected around it. Now• the cows could be kept out. Before this it was impossible to walk safely through the Square at night. as the cows were allowed to roam freely. A motion in the old minute books of Council on Jan. 9, 1878, that- the treasurer be instructed to write some firm about a hay - scales for the Village not Less than four or five tons, and ascertain the cost of putting up and leaving said scales in good weighing condition was carried. A week later on Jan. 16 the offer of Fairbanks was accepted; that said scales be of four tons for the price of *132.00; exclusive of carriage from Brucefield;. lumber and ex- cavation. On Jan. 28, 1878. a motion that the timer be acquired for the scales; the platform to be of oak. other parts cedar and pine, the scales be placed on the Square between E. Elilotts and Struthers (which is where the Westlake flower bed now grows) was carried. On Feb. 16. 1878. James Thompson was paid $24.86 in full for bill of lumber and freight of scales from Brucefield Station to Bayfield; and tenders were called for operating the scales for a year. The tariff rates were to be; a load of hay. straw or anything weighed in a wagon or vehicle, each 20 cents; horses. cattle (horned) and all other drafts 10,cents. On Feb. 25. 1878. the tender for hay -scales was not satisfactory. so they decided to let them by public auction. This they did. and Mr. "Robert Beacom was to hand the treasurer six months rent on the scales he being the successful bidder. The following year. Mar. 1879. Mr. T. Garniss rented the scales ti JO ,rJvnuiirr clic; CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. TUURS Clan ,111,6447 fora year for $17.00. the next year 3.8. Hall rented them for $13.00 per annum, then in Nov. Mr. Robert Harrison rented them the following year for $8.50. In Jan. 1881; the Council took over the operation of the hay -scales and appointed a caretaker to take charge of them and the fee derived be handed over to the Village and the other half be retained by him for his services. Another 'caretaker was John Pollock and in 1887 a motion was passed that Thomas Parker take charge of the Corporation scales as John Pollock hadthem for the past three years. A year later F.A. Edwards rented the scales for $11.00 for the year. From May 29, 18.0 to Mar. 2. 1914. there are no records available. and no other mention is made of the scales, but I am told that the scales were used to weigh wagon loads of grain before it was shipped by boatload out of the Harbour. At times it is said that as many as 50 wagons were waiting in line to be weighed. The grain was tran- sported to the Signal Point and dumped into long chutes to the storage bins where Tom Castle's shanty now stands. In I930-32. ZI+Ir. Alf Westlake purchased the scales and they were moved to the residence of his son. Gladwin Westlake. on Bayfield looked something like this 4routtd 1502. The Hayfield Town Hall Is In its original location here, the school Is to the left and behind, Dr. Stanberry's Is in the centre and to the right Is the Har- dware store(formerly the Woollen Mill.) NOY. Congratulations Bayfield! Yes„ cluyys! er is m news. And an goal! Good news ' Dodge, and Chrysler cams. Good news about Dodge Good news .aboadt down -to values at your Dodge and Plymouth dealers. More Canadians.arechooaeingCluys More than ever before! Recordpbmaddiag new car registrations prove It How about It? Wouldn't you rather drive a good news car? SCHUTZ Motor Sales AUTHORIZED FULL LINE CHRYSLER DEALER 414 Heron Rd., Geditrick S24-4311 ii SAY. JUNE 24.1976 --PAGE IA quare Highway 21. south of Hayfield in Stanley Township. Gladwin continued to use them for a few years to weigh his cattle before shipping them to a market in Toronto. The scales are in the barn at Mr. Westlakes farm. and the framework is still in the garage where the scales were situated when transported to his farm. In 1878. from April to November, a road was con- structed and graveled around the Square. apparently this was not done without some problems as the Constable was instructed to remove all obstacles on the track around the square so it could be graveled. In 1882. shade trees were planted around the square. at the expense of Council to the number of 20 of Maple. Elm and Locust varieties. F.A. Edwards got the contract for planting the 20 trees. The contract is as follows: the trees to 'be protected by an en- closure formed by three posts of seven feet 4n length each and four inches in diameter at the top - two feet of which post shall be firmly imbeded in the earth and five feet above ground. The post to be secured by three slats nailed on the top and three about 18 inches above ground -- the slats to be three feet long and firmly secured by two nails at each end. Mr. Edwards was paid X10.00 for supplying the trees* other materials and performing the work set forth in the resolution. In 1914 cedar posts were placed around the Square. turnstiles. fencing around and it was seeded with grass seed. In July and August the Council hired villagers to mow the grass and spud the weeds. The fall of 1914 s must have been a very mild one as they mowed the grass in November. The same month a reward of 510.00 ;was offered, by Council for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who destroyed the tur- nstiles and fence. It is obvious that vandalism was apparent 60 years ago to Village as it is today. Several times during the next two years tenders were. called for cutting the hay in Clan Gregor Square for which the Council received around 518.00. On August 3. 1914. there was lighting in the Square and E. Ward was paid 54.25 for lighting the lights and supplying the coal- oiL After the war in 1918. tenders were called for the removal and sale of posts and wire around the Square. The Council received l8 . cents for each post and 30 cents a rod for the wire. and the con- tractor was given one month •to have everything removed. and the post holes filled in. They also (continued on page I4A ► Happy Birthday Bayfield on your 100th From the BAYFIELD BUILDING CENTRE Highway 21 S. 565-2607 During Bayfield's 100th Centennial whether you're adding to the cottage or - renovating the home we have ideas and supplies for the - HOME HANDYMAN CAMPERS and COTTAGERS WOMAN OF THE HOUSE and even WOOD HOBBYISTS Your cstie buiiding centre • LUMBER • PANELLING • TOOLS • PAINT. 8. WOOD STAIN YOUR COMPLETE BUILDER'S SUPPLY