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The introduction of electricity after 1900
markedthe beginning of a new era m all
buildings. William Lobb's was the first farm
in Huron County, situated away from an ur-
ban .area, -..to have, electricity, accordiu to
his daughter, Qllie Jervis.Thegenerating
plant, imported from England,in 1911, was
located in the milkhouse, and consisted. of
Lister 3hp, gasoline engine, a dynamo, and
storage cells. The initial cost of this app;
paratus was $750. - exclusive 01 -wiring' tbe
house. Fuel costs for this ran to abouti28,
per year, and with the electrical system
they were able to run lamps in both house
and barn, a four -unit milking machine, an
electric iron, a rip saw, an emery wheel, and
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Congratulations
To The
TOWNSHIP
of
GODERICH
op Your
150th
ANNIVERSARY
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS SEE...
„Bee.. "Harry's
Wo rseIl
Bros. Ltd.
152 The Square
GODERICH
524-7952
We at Fleming Feed Mill are proud to have served the'farmers
of Goderich Township and Huron County since 1961.
We alsowish our many friends and customers in Goderich
Township all the best with your upcoming Sesquicentennial
Celebrations.
OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
•Manufacturing pelleted and crumbled feed in bulk
*Contracting Laying Hens
•We handle Wheat, Corn, Oats, Barley, Mixed Grain, Soya Beans
FLemiNG
FEED MILL LTD.
"Serving Huron County since 1967"
IRWIN ST., CLINTON (JUST OFF HWY. NQ. 4 SOUTH) 482-3438
CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-265-4204
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