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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-10-12, Page 11• ONE OF BAYFIELD'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS — The village's historical society unveiled plaques Sunday on Donald Lance's Antique Store (formerly Edwards Cash Store) and on Fairlawn, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore. Mr. Lance is sitting in front of his store beneath the plaque. Staff photo Plaques unveiled Dr. Grosvenor Shepherd, vice- president of the Bayfield Historical Society unveiled two historic plaques in the village Monday afternoon. The first at Fairlawn, the residence of Richard and Ruth Moore on Main Street, and the second on Donald Lance's Antique store. The vilIage's first historic plaque, was unveiled in 1972 at the Hut, the home of Mrs. Lucy by Milvena Erikson Bayne]. Diehl, which had heen the first school in the village and in Stanley township.. In 1976 two more were unveiled, one at the Albion Hotel and the other at the Little Inn. He said much research had been done in the registry office, and the old newspapers. The owners of the premises had been consulted too. The plaques can only hold 26 words, so a great deal of thought must go into the wording. The most important part of each buildings history is printed on the plaque. Mr. Moore recounted the history of his home. In the Registry Office at Goderich the first entry regar- ding Fairlawn was in 1842, when it was registered in the name of the Canada Company.A Mr. Cameron became owner in 1863. He sold to a Mr. Erwin, who had it for one year and then sold it back to Mr. Cameron, who sold it in 1876 to Mr. Durant. In 1880, Mr. Durant Sold to a Mr. Doaks and in 1886 Mrs. Cowie purchased and held it for 41 years. She then sold it to a Mr. Wightman. He held it until' 1949, when a Miss Savage purchased it.' She sold it in 1955 to Dick Moore, the present owner. Some of the furnishings in the Moore's home were purchased when he bought the house. The dining room table was made by a former owner, Mr. Wightman. The plaque states that the orginal state. home is a well preserved example of colonial Georgian Style dwelling. It was once a boarding house. The one -storey' structure on the rear and the front porch were added later. On display on the lawn was an old sampler quilt, donated to the Historical Society by Jessie Metcalf. The quilt had been made by Mrs. Cowie, a former owner of Fairlawn, for Jessie's mother. In one corner was a Union Jack, in another was the provincial Coat - of -arms. Some blocks resembled baskets, bow ties and abstract ar t. The gathering moved up the street to the residence and Antique Store of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lance. They purchased the property in 1967, as a Canadian Centennial project. Mrs. Lance spent four years researching it. The store was built by Thomas Bateman in 1849 or 1850 or 1851. He operated it for 15 years, then sold it to Mr. Morrison. In 1887 he sold it to Harry Edwards, the father of Frank Edwards. When Harry died, Frank took over the store and operated it until his death in 1937. His widow con- tinued to operate what was called Edward's Cash Store, for a few years. After finally closing the doors, she continued to live in the house. Following her death her daughter, Floy, sold it to Lorne Sparks in 1959, who opened an Antique store. In 1870,Mrs.Lance said, the north three rooms were added and in 1890 the kitchen was added onto the back. Mr. Lance asked the gathering to take special note of the 40 foot walnut counter top; the mouldings, the drawers for . spices and the mouldings around doors and windows. The plaque unveiled by Don Lance entitled Edwards Cash Store, states . that the building was a General Store for 90 years. The living quarters were above, north wing added in 1870 to enlarge residential area. The entire building is in nearly its NOTICE 24 UNIT APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN MID JUNE 1978. Will be located behind Post Office in the village of Hensalt. 1 BEDROOM — $185.00 PER MONTH 2 BEDROOM — $200.00 PER MONTH THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO COST INCREASES TENEANTS PAY OWN UTILITIES. (HEAT, HYDRO, WATER & SEWER). Which average $28.00 per month on a years average. Enquiries may be forwarded to: GLENNHAVEN APARTMENTS BOX 359 T. LUCKNOW, ON NOG 2H0. Or Call GARRY OR BERNICE GLENN 1-528-3234 News about Bayfield people Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. Bessie Hulls and Mrs. Jeanne Bennett, along with Rev, " William M. Bennett, were in Kincardine on Wednesday. The women attended an A.C.W. Deanery meeting in the Church of the Messiah and the men of South Saugeen attended a Clericus meeting. Several from the village and area attended the grand opening of the Sugar Bush Shack recreation hall in Sugar Bush Park, Saturday evening. The hall is decorated with barn boards, abstract art and has a stone fireplace with a hand hewn beam as the mantle. The orchestra was by Bernie Fansher. Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Sturgeon had their family home for Thanksgiving dinner together on Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Sturgeon, Jeff and Rollie of Orangeville; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Sturgeon, Bayfield; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Potter and Merry, RR 3, Clinton and Andrew at home. Mr. Terry Fitzsimons and Miss Linda Hudson of London, spent the Thanksgiving weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chapman and family in (Cloudslee) Bruce Mines. Mr, & Mrs, Bob Snell, Bobby, Sandy and Kim returned home Saturday after spending a sun - filled holiday in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. more news on page 12 October 12, 1977 Page 11 I REMI R Mennonite Boys' Club will be having a paper drive on Saturday Oct. 15, beginning at noon. EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY 8 p.m. - 1 1 p.m. ADMISSION $1.00, RENTALS 50c INSTANT COFFEE Heinz Tomato or Vegetable SOUP TIDE DETERGENT Foodland Parchment MARGARINE Carnation Crinkle Cut ENCH ARIES PRODUCE Cooking egeloes � Onions 69� 2I6= Z9' Hershey's 500 G w Instant Chocolate Spaghetti Shake -n -Bake B.B.Q. Chicken Evaporated Milk Super Stainless Gillette Blades Aim Fluoride Gel Toothpaste Christies Arrowroot Biscuits Schweppes Ginger Ale Dad's Oatmeal or Chocolate Chip Cookies FOOD MARKET ZURICH -236.4316 stir%%%%% % I. I. 44 k 4•4 `