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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1943-4-7, Page 3Local Pioneer History y Clarence Grainger Continued from Page tutu live where Frank Bell now lives, Mr, George Call -Arthur McCall's Jawed A, Kelly, lived on 111r, le lu'utlser, thew lives In Londosbol^n. Belly's farm, con. 8, Morrie. Auditors in 1,907, George 1tc,lall, Thomas Skelton, he was Albert George Skeiton. and George Skeltois's great rattle, Auditors in 1909, Prank Dolle,:, Georgia Kelly, Miss Margaret Kelly's William ,Sbortreed, father, Auditors in 1910, Oeome Skelton, he was ,Albert and Neil eIecalluan, George Skelton's grandfather. ,Auditors in. 1.911, William Kelly, lived where Jos Nell McCallum. Bewley lives now, Auditors in 1912, Sohn Shortreed, wee Robert Short- George Skelton, reed's fattier, Auditor's in 1013, 3, Jaalcson, lie le Mann Jackson's Frank Bell. grandfather, • ,John Wilson, 110 used to own the land where Joe McCaughty sow is• 10 1870 -Agreement to build new school, $2,00. Janes .Sparling was Paid on school house $450., 190, - $640. Auditors in 1876, George Skelton, Jonathan Moore, Auditors in 1877 --^ Alexander Me Call, David Moore, Money order to J. T. •Sparling $40, Cleaning scnool $1. Auditors in 1878 - George iielly, Jonathan Moore. Expenses -box of chalk 70c. Jonathan Moore was the first settler on the farm now owned by Mr, Clarence Martin, George Mc Call bought the farm from Jonathan Moore; Mr, Martin bought the farm from George McCall Jr. Auditors in 1879, Daniel Keeektel, Alexander McCall, Auditors in 1830, Daniel Knecktel, Samuel Fear. Auditors in 1881, Jonathan, Moore, Joh Lawson, Bought a school bell $1.20. Auditors in 1882, no ed for this year. Auditors in 1883, George Kelly, George McCall, Bought fleet map of 'Canada, $5.00. Bought first map of Europe $3.50. Bought 'newel globe $3, Auditors in 1884, Richard Bewley, John Searle, Auditors in 1885, William Jackson, Samuel Fear. Auditors in 1886, Hugh R. Elliott, Alexander McCall. Auditors in 1887, no auditors sign- ed for this year. Auditors in 1858, William Jackson, George Jackson, Auditors in 1889, William ,Skelton, Richard Bewley, Auditors in 1890, George McCall, Neil McCallum. Auditors in 1891, William Jackson, -Tames MoOali. Auditors in 1892, George Smith Auditors in 1893, George Smith, Welham Jackson, bought thermonee eter 200. Auditors' in 1894, John Shortreed,• S. M. Fear, Auditors in, 1895, George R, itubbe, William Skelton. Auditors in 1896, George R. Stubbs; Neil McDonald. Auditors in 1897, Neil McDonaId, George Jackson, Auditors in 1898, Geostge R. Stubbs, 3. H. Fear, Auditors in 1399, Robert H. Short - reed, Frank A. Kelly, Auditors in 1900, Gilbert McCal- lum, R. W. Skelton. Black boards, $13. Pine black boards $4.00, Auditors, in 1901, Frank Kelly, John R. Bell. Mr. Sanougl Fear -; was Leslie Fear's father. Mr. John Lawson - was Janies Lawson'e father. Mr, Richard Bewley - was Joe Bewley's farther. Mr, John Searle - was Wesle,' Searle's father. Mr. William Jackson -was Menne Jackson's uncle, Ma', • Ross Smith -lived on Batton's farm, school lot. Mrs. Smith was nee 7dlpha Button. Mr. Rose Stubbs -lived McCall's farm. Mr. Jahn Bell -Frank Bell' tattier, Mr. . James McCall -Arthur Mc. Call's cousen. Mr, William Skelton -George and Albert's father, Auditors in 1992, George 11.. S`ebbs. William Kelly. 0!nid .Neil McCallum $2,00 for tire lighting. Audi;tore in. 1903, William Wier, Peter Jackson. For covering spring 71c. Auilitors in 1904, Peter Jackson, William McOall, .Altd1toes in: 1905, 'William TaYior, Neil McCallum. Auditors in 1900, George lvOcCall, George W. Jackson, Me, William Kelley --Bert Kelley% grandeathor, Mr, Whiten. Taylor --Seek Taylor's father, Mr, Peter J'acksen---M0nno Jack. eon's uncle, Mr, William McCall - Arthur Mc Call's brother, Mr. George W, Jaoltson user to audit'rrs sign - Auditors in 1914, Frank Bell, Auditors 111 1915, James Kelley. Auditors in 1916, James Ke11ai, Neil McCallum, Auditors in 1917. John Evans, Baxter Bewley. Auditors in. 1.918- John Bell, Neil McCallum, Auditors in 1919, George Ke'h, Jr Edward Uryans. Auditors in 1920, Frank Kelley, Gilbert Biernes. Auditors in 1921, Richard Alcock, Neil McCallum. Auditors in 1922, no audito,s sign- ed. Auditors in Frank Bell. Auditors in 1924, Frank Bell, Neil McCalluan, Auditors in 1925, Joe Bewley, I. C. Bentley, New desk $41.50. Auditors in 1926, C. Martin George Kelley. School fair grant $6.00. Auditors in 1927, R, J, Bell, J. A. McCall, Paid G McCall $16.00. Auditors in 1928, Arthur McCall, Robert Dell. Paid for flag 3.25. Auditors in 1929, C. Martin, Joe Bewley. Auditors in 1930, C. Martin, Joe Bewley. • Auditors in 1981, Frank McCaugh. ty, Robert Bell. Auditors. in, 1932, Frank McCaugh- ty, A. McCall, Auditors in 1933, Harvey Bryans, Frank Kelley, This was the year the woodshed burnt down. • Auditors in 1934, Frank Kelley, Walter Shortreed. New woodshed was erected by Lorne Scrltnger, ,Blyth. Cost plus other repairs $204, 76. Chemical closets installed• for the first time $1558.50. Auditors in 1935, Frank Kelley, Walter ,Sh•oi'treed. Atidltors in 1936, Frank Kelley, Walter Shortreecl. New clooic, $9:03, Auditors in 1937, Frank Bell, Ed, ward Bryan. Miss Helen Britaiu be- ' ga.n to teach, music, She lives in. Kens burn (Constance). The first .itiner- ant music teacher $60.00 a year Auditors in 1938, Frank Bell, 'Ed- ward 3117an0, Janos Kelley, Frank Kelley, James Kelley, James Kelley, James Kelley, Frank Boll, 19'23, ,Poe Bewley, THE BRUSSELS ,POST Kitchener, Harold Wsghtmen ci,ret"!c?it's on Manitoulhl Isle, 0, C. Grainger---tettehing us Wel- tee.. Mos 11. Best -Brussels Mrs, .810wart-Lone es bore. Teachers who were pupils of No. 9 Morris: - James Stuart, George Shortreed, Jenny Kirkby, Fanny Scathe, Dana McCall, Ha001 Jackson, L111y Juck- s'on, Alex, McCall, Arthur Bente,, Harvey :Bryan, Bessie Kelley, Jenny Kelly, A, R. Kelly, Chrietien Short-. reed, Mae Shortreed, James Mann- ar, Mary Fear, Eila Evans, 1�lntilda Clennatl, George Kirkby, on Thee, EX -STUDENTS - N urses Katie Laidlaw, Mable ilewley, Mary Shortreed, Margaret Russell. Poilcemen John 11dcCarter-St. Marys, Ont.. John Barnhill -London, Out, Doctors Dr. George Shortreed •-- Grand View, :l•Ianitoba. Died 19.10, M. P. S. Wm. Ferguson, 11!. P. Alberta, U. le. A, Reeves I•Iarry Fear, John Short.:sed, Robert Shortreed. Councillors George Kelly. 'Trustees since 1864 G. Martin, G. McA.rter, R. McLean, R. Shortreed, B. Elliott, F. 13::11, R. Atonic, W. Searle, S. McCall, D Laidlaw, A. McCall, E. Brya'ta, EI, Kirkby, J. Bewley, W. M. Skelton. T. McCall, P. MCArter, J. Bell, J. Shortreed, it: Bell, D. McLean, P. ;entente, R. Bewley and Wm. Taylor. The Building of the Community The early settlers of this com- munity were mainly Englieh (E), Irish (1), and Scottish (S).. Some of the names were; David, Jonathan Moore (5); Wm, Garvie (S); John, Patirck, Pierce Clennalu (1), Wm. Micheal, ,Rowland, Hugh, Wm, Jam- es, Carson . (I), Wm. Bute el (10). Gilbert McCallum (5). Duncan Mc - Phalle (5), Thomas, George, John Skelton (17), John 1, 11, 1.11, Jackson (E), John Moran (I)-afougirt in the battle of Waterloo. Squire, Wm, John Wilson (I), Tom. Alex, Ferguson (5) David, John, Alex„ Duncan, Peter 1, 13., Colin, McCarter (S),- Dick Mills (8), John Searle (5), Neil McDonald (S), James, John, Robert Shortreed (S), Richard 'Stuart (S), John, Chas. dames, William.Barnhill (5), John Henderson, (S), George, William Alexander McCall (1), Robert Hill (E), John White (S), Hugh Elliot (.5), Robert pierce, Robert Thome) son (i5), Medd Masa,ell (I), -'by as ing:a nail in a muzzle -loader he nal • ed a fou to ,a •tree, George Redman (I), Alxandet, Hislop (8), Richard Bewley (10), Daniel McLean (S), Duncan Laidlaw (S), Ross Stubbs (E), Valentine, Daniel Knectel (G), Robert Holmes (E1), Wm. Thomas, James George (I), Teachers- • James McGregar-eirst teacher on record in this. community, • John Gorden, John Laurence, Dan iel Rowland (supply), William Laurence, John 'Armour, John Cow- an, John Smith, Christopher )Dickson, .aud John McLeod, Robert, Knecktel-is now living in Western Canada, Grosveiioe Blvd., Winnipeg, Mau, John Danby -a doctor in, Ottawa Alton Andersson - retired dentist now living in Exeter. Boyd Morrison, - now Brandon, Manitoba. Mary Smillie•- living east of Wal- ton, Reuben Jewitt -living in Huller. Jannet Kirby-died:March 12, 1930, iIs Brussels. Is•oble Sellers -is tread, Margaret Bielb'y - living 1a Port Arthur. Marion Toronto. Donald McKenzie -supply, Georgina Ross- 4cEis, Rev. Pierce, Toronto. Mildred Martin -is dead. Miss Michener-addres's unknown, 1411se Mttrtile-lives east of Walton, Annie Cowane-Brandon, Margaret Cowan --Blyth, Mary Pear -teaching in Minhlao, Florence Young -is dead, Layette Ballantyne -+married• Bev. Kennedy. Irene MoLaaghlin - Mrs, Arthur JOeOall, living in: this section. Nina Heard --address unknown. Merriam Lowe Mus, Shaldl00 Edith Clark -missionary in Africa, Anne Keith -living in Teeswater, Clara Mogowan--lives near Blyth, 8latight in China 4 year*, E, Inglis-satpplY, Isabel Ritchie --Living oast of Wal- ton. Mr, T. Roberston--teaching in a school for the blind in Toronto Pauline Diiobineon - teaoiiing living in Protection of property to -day is conservation for tomorrow. So when you paint, go to yolfr Martin-Scnour dealer. He is the man who can tell you best about "winning" colour combinations. He is the man who really knows paint and the most economical and practical ways of applying it. His advice is sincere and helpful -the paints he sells are made with the enduring qualities that stand the "test of time". When you paint, go to your Martin-Senour dealer. 43-1 e kkr Smit flour home again. Other fiettr mills class Hemlock and battened. It moutholgan and banio selection. were built at Clink:In, Roxboro, was to be set on 8 cedar posts not Rev. Mr. Melees, of Walton, and Seaforth, Walton, Wingham, Brus- less than 2 feet in the ground and John Scott, of Hullett Twp., gave sols. not less than 12inches through. two short addresses, . while John Tile window was 2 feet x 2 feet. The Amour, of Blyth, a Dormer teacher door was a sliding one, 1 feet x 6 - feet, rnade of pine and had strap hinges. The shingles were first class. Mr. Wm. Jackson put it up at a cost of $27,00. Saw Mills -Steam Power The closest saw mill was 1140- Vitties on R. Shortroed's property near the eighth line, Morris. An- other saw mill owned by Mr. Hislop operated north of the 7th line on a small creek on Mr. Robert Bird's property. This was run by water power from a deal. Another saw mill at Walton combined with a flour mill owned by C. McDenahl. McKenzie - teaching lu First Settlers Lime Kline One of the 4th of Morris, (Bod- mens)• One at Blyth, brickyards south of Blyth. One at Brussels. 'Thomas Griffin, .Elishe McVittie, Galbraith, Sohn Lawson, Joltu Doug• las--a descendent of the "Black Douglases+', Tommy Ricky, Robert Lawson (5), Thomas Carter. Origin of Place Names: in the. old log school, also gave a short address on the old days. Miss Smillie, a former teacher, spoke a few words. The ex -teachers gathered on the platform and sang "Auld Lang Syne." One of the big hits of the program was the comic songs Brussels was first called Dingle, of Harvey McGee. Mr. McGee does (with Post Office called Brrssels), not take a back seat from any o° the Then it was named Ainley Ville. 11 city 'comedians and his work is clean and humorous. was named after a man called Mr. Ainley. Later it was changed to Brussels„ The townships of most of Huron County are named after the surveyors who surveyed them, Morris, Grey McKillop• Churches of this Community A mile and a quarter west of 8,5. No. 9, Morris, was a Methodist church. The ground was d,ma.ted by Mr. Sore Wilson. The church was called first, "Wilson's church," later "Jackson's church." It first belonged to the Walton Dirouit, then to the Blyth circuit. Later the church was disposed of to Robert Nichol. One part of the shed was purchased by retia Brown and the other by E. and A. Solder- s= Brothers. First Road The first road was built from God encih to Galt called the Huron road. John. Galt builtthis road. The next road was cut out North from Sea forth, Walton, andruseels. The eight line of Morrie was chopped be - Bora the seventh or the .ninth con- oessions, The highland' was chapped ,out first 'because it required little or no drainage. Potatoes, oats. wheat, peas wore among the first crops, especially potatoes. The Mums were avoided till later. The* travels were made •lly rook or by ox carts. Then new homes were built from logs hewn from the green timber of the .Comet. Some of the local preachers were; Tiles Inatome, Richard Paul, John Wilferd, W. H. Kern Some of the preachers were: Rev. Walter Rigsby, Ret. Wm. Penhall, Rev. John Holmes, Rev. Shelbourne Anderson, Rev. E. Adams Fear, Rev. George Jewitt, Rev. R. J. McCormick, iElome Sunday School 'Superintend- ents were: Wm. Jackson, Albert Wbe , Skelton, Thomas Bielby, Hewlett, 501110 ,Sunday School teachers were: Mrs, Hewlett, David Watson, Margaret Blelby, Thomas Bielby Mrs, Ray Fear, Mrs, J. McElroy, S. S, No. 9, Buttons ,School was used for a Sunday .S0]lool during the summer menthe for several years. It would start in May and continue till October. Some of the teachers were, Hannah, Agnes and Mary Diet, Thre was 0. Roman Catholic log ohurcll on the 7 con., of Morris, It Was, erose to the cemetery which. is now on W. Kelly's farm. The roef fell in one Neal Year's see, ;dor` t tf enoon, and Johnne with. hisln well bagpipes tunately, Mass was cancelled that Blyth, day on accent of the storm, .and gev0 tWo selections, Rev. Mr. I,ewith, of Brussels, gave a cello The First Woodshed: ' solo end also sang ,a 5010 Miss Itcina McCall gave a delightful sole, The rafters were 10' x le', sills and Miss Li1li9n Jackson had to encore With her t 'respond to em 8' x 8', It Was boarded with flys sl S. S. No. 9, Morris, Holds R^ -union, (As Reported In Brussels Post) During the afternoon program, Mrs, Alex. 'McCall, sr,, and Mrs, Kirkby, two of the oldest residents in the section, had seats of honor on the platform. Jn1Y 14, 192.6: - School Section No. 9, Morris, better known as Button's Shlheel House, had a big red letter day last Thursday arterno0n and erming when the old boys and girls, with many other visitors, joined with the School Section to celebrate the 501E anniversary of the present 3011001. The grounds were decorated with flags, bunting and banners and a large platform was erected on the south side of the school. Flour Mills Goderich was tile first flour mill town in this aoomunity-about 28 miles frons here. The Meet settlers Weep +fore090 to carry their wheat to Goderich to be ground and oa'ry the During the afternoon a big pro- gram of sports was rue off in an adjoining field under the leadership of Edward Bryans. A very liberal and tasty supper was served. of which everyone par- took with keen enjoyment. In the evening a second pr.,gram seas given, consisting of comic stings by Harvey McGee, nee -line by Mrs, Von Wyck, of 'gingham, solo by Miss Edna 1OcCall, highland dancing by Miss Taylor, a fife selection by John Bell and bagpipe selection by Johnny Diagwell. Orchestra numbers were rendered by the Jackson Orchestra and the Hawaiian .Sextette of Belgreve, It is estimated that there were 1200 people at the evening concert. Following the program daacleg upside down to secure the old tor• ' took place until a late hour, A big feature was the parade, in whiah the old, boys anti girls took part and many a house was tr gotten 'costumes of the early days. Reeve R, H, ,Srortreed, of Morris Township, tinct an old sbudent of the school, was chairman for the -enter- tainment during the afternoon and evening when two excellent `c red grams were presented, Mr. . in a few well-chosen words weleom- The Teachers of Yesterday as they od the old boys and gilrs and visit- I registered for the Reunion ors to the old school re -union. The Blyth mixed quartette opened , The following is a list of the teeth, the ette and with an excellent GemGordon, James McGregor, No, quartette and W. G. Pare M, 0r.0 P., of Ritsh gave tAlherta, pn old ening , renceson, John JohnArl0ur, JohnWnCowen, Law - 0011001 boy, gave the op 1'. Sohn address. During lits short speech `ee cf Mcl1111 Smith, nith,,obChris. Kneolloo, John he dwelt upon the opening Alberta 'since he went there some, Denby. Alton Miss Meryl' on, I 3»yd. 17 years ago, and extended 8. mel-, Morrison, come tor anyone settling in Alberta • it Men abel 114. sisMJss Margaret Kirkby, t BiMias or paying that province a vie Rev, A. W. Barker, RM. the Miss Rss,ion Violet:1We, Wee M Mee Mildred Martin, Miss eotg- Brussels, sang two solos during. Jessie Michner, Miss Annie Clown, Mise Margaret Cowan, Mies Mary rear, 'Mise Florence Young, Miss Layette B•allautyne, Miss. crane Me LOughlht, Miss Nina. Heard, Miss Mariam Lowe, Miss Ante Keith, MI85 Malvine Murdie, Mies Clara McGowan, Those in charge of the reunion had their plans well laid and every- thing pa:seed off smoothly. There were nearly 150 old boys and girls who signed the register at the gate