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Clinton News-Record, 1985-6-26, Page 28THIS ORIGINAL, DOCUMEeN-'1' IS IN VERY POOR CONDITION PAGE IMREe Some villages have grown, others remain the same... From page 2 Not many of these businesses exist today, however Kippers continues to be a vital agricultural asset to the Township of Tuckersmith. Egmondville During its peak period, Egmondville had a gunsmith, cobbler, weavers, blacksmiths, woollen mill, tanneries, general stores, a cider mill, several hotels, a brewery, ashery, pottery, sawmill, gristmill, brick and tile yard, cabinet maker and under- taker. They also had two churches, a school house, post office and a brass band. The building of a railway station in Seaforth caused men to move their businesses down the road, making Seaforth the thriving community it is today and Egmondville a quiet residential hamlet. Egmondville is best known these days for its historic Van Egmond House which draws visitors from all parts. Harpurhey On the outskirts of Seaforth, just by the curve in Highway 8, is a small place called Harpurhey. Today one could drive by and have no idea that it was once one of the larger area settlements. The first person to settle in the Harpurhey area was Doctor William Chalk. He pur- chased a farm and called it Harpurhey. Soon area settlers picked up the name, and as"more people began to settle near by, the area became known as Harpurhey. In its heyday, the hamlet had five populated streets. Today many of these streets are covered over by farm land and the many hotels, factories, stores and shops have been removed to make room for modern houses. However, Dr. Chalk's brick home, the first brick home to be built in Tuckersmith, and the shoe shop with was located in the brick home of Joseph Brine, now owned by Margaret Sharp are still standing. S etve , fir- / ./b,t 'c ®/! Apple Trees, Choice Lied select Sorteacerage 8 feet English Cherry T rcesif superior quality, - 5 feet high, Plum trees fibs most tstcented varieties, Pear trees of superior 4ellcnec, .Peach. trees of rare Nils, - Grape Vines of acsovtel kinds, - English GoosebervyBiishes of assorted kinds, - 5 fret lei.•h, - 5 feet high, - 5 feet high, �• so LO 1 10', Each. - 0 3 9 do 0 3 9 do - 0 5 0 do 0 2 6 do 0 2 6 do - 0 1 101 do Forder of ,,eunai d Peck tine r. Love ilesci ed Ingrafted Fruit' Pees, delivered in ,7uod condition in the early Pmtof May nest, at //''��, and agree- to se de for She sane, whe•edvlivcred at the roues above a tsect, by note made papabli ttv3lbe months a r the delivery of the Trees. /4-4/7151Ke Change in time brings chane in piie John Hannah, Assessor $80 Oct Selectors of Jurors 10 0O A A. Dewar and Jas. Dallas, Auditors10 Ou �iwiu Cresswell, Reeve40 00 D. Walker, Deputy Reeve 30 0() James Lang, Councilor 30 04) James Maedonaki, Councilor....... 30 00 Wm. Sproat, Councilor 30 lN► I). Manson, Tavern Inspector 12 OO Samuel Caruocllali, ('ollecuir... 90 (►cb Wnl. McConnell Clerk and Treasurer. 190 00 Wm. McConnell, liegitrar 10 00 Total paid for salaries $562 00 Best Wishes t© Tuckersmith on your 150th Birthday! It's my pleasure to serve the area MURRAY CARDIFF M.P. Dear Tuckersmith Friends: As your Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario I would like to take this opportunity to extend greetings and my congratulations to the Township of Tuckersmith on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. Many changes have been brought about over the years but there are things that never change - the land, the pride, and the ongoing concern of individuals are still very much a part of the community a monument to Tuckersmith Township's 150th Anniversary. Although the early pioneers coped with hardships, both due to the land and the seasons, they forged ahead. We admire their fortitude and vision and must continue to nourish and sustain their ideas as. that is our legacy. We must not fail. Change in direction along with modern technology have evolved over the years which gives us new challenges and hurdles, but without these we would not progress and grow. The true spirit of such growth is evident in the work undertaken by the many people who have joined together to pay tribute to our forefathers and encourage young and old alike to continue the task undertaken by those who had faith and worked so diligently. Again, I take pleasure in congratulating all those past and present who have worked together to keep Tuckersmith Township a place in which we have much to be proud of. I'm sure the future will attest to that. Sincerely, Jack Riddell, M.P.P. Huron -Middlesex