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WH J a vi Office and Residence ki80 Main St J Barrister Solicitor Notary Public Etc PHONE MATHEWS STIVER IS VALE SoUcitor notaries MATHEWS KC Stiver E Lyons Joseph Vale NEWMARKET OFFICE MAIN ST MILLS Solicitor and Notary MAIN ST Phone Ml VIOLET ROBINSON Conveyancing Insurance Whom lit i IAMB SOLICITOR ETC l tt jr a DR O NOBLE DENTIST M Main St Over PHONE 1050 MISCELLANEOUS SONS A Real Estate Bay St Toronto LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE RUSSELL GLIDE 2 Aurora Phone King On Yonge St North End Oak Ridges A AEHAWKMS Contractor For BULLDOZING GRADING CELLAR EXCAVATIONS and Hauling Gravel Sand and Fill Phone Aurora SAND GRAVEL LID for government approved crashed stone or various sites crashed gravel sand concrete gravel and pit run Delivered or at bin Plant phone Office phones and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR House and Farm Wiring DOUG BAIN General Repairs Oil Burners Heater All Electrical Household Appliances Phone Box Ontario St Newmarket STEWART BEAK Over MUNICIPAL OFFICE Office Residence Dr E VanderVoort DENTIST Main Newmarket a i a j m Lf S J BOYD MD TORONTO RADIO PARTS TUBES BATTERIES ETC US Main Plume Raglan St Expert Piano Toner and Repairer Pianos Bought Sold and Rented PHONE PEEVES Ian and Surgeon appointment corner of and and ABET Pbyskiaa Office Prospect St by TELEPHONE Office Residence James J Wall PLUMBING HEATING CONTRACTOR Dealer for Water Pressure Systems Arcoflame OR Burners Cement Rep tie Tanks Constructed OAK RIDGES Phono King 111 Phono Aurora OSTEOPATHY i The Story Of SHARON By This is the twentysixth instalment of a continuing Story of Sharon from its founding to the present The story was written after almost two years of research and will we believe be a major contribution to know ledge of the past The remaining instalments will follow weekly r ILSON and ArUriU BUILDING Telephone by Appointment DM PHYSICIAN FUELS newmarket Coal Coke Wood and Stoker Coal a Orders token for Gravel Sand and Cruihed and General Hauling The Uprising Further from this history the author relates that the two men died from their wounds were James Kavanagh and Ed gar Stiles both from the town ship of East Gwillimbury Kav- anaghs son John later became postmaster at Sharon These men were conveyed to Mont gomerys and later to hospital where they died George Flet cher a nephew of Silas was shot in the left foot The bullet was finally cut out by who still resides in Sharon York was in a state of great excitement Prisoners from North York were kept for three weeks in the market building Meanwhile the trials continued North Yorkers later were trans ferred to the gaol persons obliged to occupy one small room William with John Mont gomery were the first to kick the boards from windows in protest of the unsanitary condi tions John developed smallpox and was removed to hospital was transferred to Kingston but es caped Jacob took part in the skirmish on Street also in the bush fight on Decem ber He was taken prisoner at Gallows Hill ambush but was reprieved by the Lieutenant Governor in hope that he would turn state witness Alexander McLeod was sentenced to ban ishment for life to Von Land but died Joseph was the only prisoner to bring away from the gaol the document Bill of Indictment When the grand jury brought In a true bill against him he said Your Lordship I am an Englishman I have a heart as true and loyal to the Queen and to Britain as any British sub ject in the country but if you mean disloyal to the Family Compact and the men who are robbing the country I am guil ty He was never tried Those from Sharon who ac tively opposed the Compact in so far as found are John William Willson Al exander Joseph John Dorm Charles Jesse Jona than Hugh Willson John David Willson John Graham Jeremiah Gra ham William Graham Adam Graham Judah Jacob Reuben Edgar Stiles John Kavanagh George Fletcher Alexander Joel Lloyd Peter Ho wen Rich ard Graham Robert Moore George Moore these two lat ter were from The Charges The weary hours in gaol were frequently shortened by the music of Joseph clarionet and Hugh Wilsons violin both members of the Sharon band The charges for which they were arrested were Being moved and seduced by the Instigation of the devil false traitors against our Sov ereign Lady the Queen did unlawfully maliciously and traitorously assemble to the number of persons armed INSURANCE BURGLARY AUTO and arrayed in a warlike man ner attempt and endeavor by force of arms to raise insurrec tion and rebellion to subvert and destroy the Constitution of this Province contrary to the duty of their allegiance and against the peace of our Lady the Queen her Crown and Dig nity Canadian Militia The Canadian militia from this upper part of the county- which made a gesture to assist the government knew no more about military manoeuvres than those angry frustrated desper ate and determined farmers and mechanics from East Gwillim A description of them has been gleaned as they gathered at Bradford where not one third JACK SMITH WRITES Ottawa Letter A weekly letter from tfca member of parliament for York North I refrained from sending my Ottawa letter in recent weeks for two reasons I appreciate that dur ing a provincial election weekly newspaper publishers are hard pressed for valuable space and I did not want to presume on the good nature of my fellowpublishers who are good enough to give regular space to these weekly reports Secondly a provincial election was being fought and I had no desire in any way to be open to the charge that these reports are in any way political I have en deavored to make my weekly letters informative rather than political and this will continue to be my policy However the election is over and I think we all should heed the words of Premier Frost who said the duty of all now is to unite and work for the good of province and Canada The people of Ontario have elected a government and your Newmarket Ira plain at -xjyr-n- ORCHARD CEMENT BLOCK v i is V I 2 J of them had and those government here at Ottawa Expert and Repair St o- Phone Newmarket ALL WORK GUARANTEED ANDLIFR r 4- Bill Main St NEWMARKET INSURANCE and RRAt ESTATE invited Waiting AUBREY STEWART INSURE ST BRADFORD Your Local MILLER 39 ST NEWMARKET Phone PRAMMJJj M i fclli r ST IKSIYmdMjl KEN PIANO AND TECHNICIAN New Or and NEWMARKET Pbone MTj Free if- SONS Brick and Block Laying Sutton that were armed had nothing but pitchforks rusty swords dilapi dated guns pikes with an occa sional bayonet on the end of a pole These persons without the least authority of law set about a disarming process When they began their march down Yonge St they Included about ISO Indians with painted faces and savage looks These gro tesquelooking militiamen made prisoner every man who could not give an account of himself and when they into York they were about as motley a collection as it would be pos sible to conceive Radical Plans Titus of early Sharon relates In a manuscript recently published that the fall of the political horizon looked rather squally The were holding frequent meeting in dif ferent parts of the country that is the disaffected part of them and that was by far the largest part of York County On December as I was going up Queen Street to wards I met first five or six men with rifles whom I knew to be fond of deer hunt ing etc I proceeded about a mile farther when I met or struggling along Some guns some swords and others unarmed There were also several teams and wagons loaded but covered I began to suspect their object and ques tioned some that I knew but could get no satisfaction I met Edgar Stiles opposite his fathers house and followed him in whore his father gave him a pair of boots and some money On my way south I went into the tavern of Hiram Moores on Tory Hill and asked the land lady if she understood the move ment She replied Yes they ore going to take Toronto I knew it several days since I asked Why did you not tell me I was told not to do so was the reply News To Newmarket When she told me that I Im mediately went across to the Landing and on my way met Sam whom I naked if he understood the movement He replied Yes they are going to take Toronto rob the bank hang the Governor and when they come back they will hong you then went on to the Landing and saw Captain and the my brother Alfred and two or three others who had heard something nbout the stir but not the par ticulars Someone went to Brad ford to spread news and I went to Newmarket From Newmarket went homo by way of the and found William and John ready to do nil they could My David was a and I sent him to warn still at homo to turn out I also wont myself to number but could find but James Evans I was then a lieutenant and my brother John it captain In East My son David wont to Mount Albert settlement to warn men to turn out in defence of the government Mutual In a lengthy description of thoso troubled times In Sharon Titus that arms wero scarce in hands of rebels or hidden so that government could not find thorn from Landing and Bradford joined from at Inn they took this over near Au rora in or about Landing and Sharon Joined and formed a company for mutual defence Continuing ho says was sent with despatches to Colonel Carthow at ami that night I wont with a strong party to whoro wo captured or of those who implicated in Rebellion and sent them to Toronto For three or four I was at attending to guards as wo had a num ber of prisoners in Baptist Meeting I was next to go to Colllngwood to look for taunt who was said to bo there at a lonely of one John Mr Ell to go with me Wo started and got far Brad ford a man tent af ter us with the report taunt cepts that verdict and will gladly work with your elected represen tatives in any matters pertaining to the province and Dominion Here in North York I extend congratulations to the elected representative Major Lex Mack enzie In all matters pertaining to the good and welfare of North York I will be most happy to co operate with him to the fullest extent in the future as I have in the past Old Age Pensions I receive many representations and complaints about the diffi culties of applicants for pension in providing proof of age In Individual cases this con cern is understandable but I wish to assure everyone that every assistance will be given to those who do not have birth cer tificates or other proof of birth I know you will appreciate the position of the government charter with the responsibility of administering the Act The gov ernment wants the new Act ad ministered humanely but it must insist too that it be efficiently ad ministered Every precaution must be tok en against fraud and I learned from the department of health and welfare that already many hundred cases of attempted fraud have been discovered The government must insist on proof of age Every help will be given by myself and the de partment to those who may ex perience difficulty and in time I am sure all cases can be solved satisfactorily Every facility in cluding our census records be made available I happy to report that al ready applications of of eligible recipients been op- proved and I am confident that had been taken William Mrs Mary Knccshaw of Bradford lias contributed interesting Items of the part played by In those days of anxiety William was a colonel In Royal forces during the of 1837 He had to collect all firearms of the rebels in neighborhood the rebels camo to his where he had ammunition and guns stored ho was all with some of the family and a young Ho hailed rebels and said hove a gun to match every one of yours and hands to them The retreat ed a few shots With aid of boy ho loaded guns and ammunition on to wagon and drove all night to tho garrison at Muddy York It is this William por trait which hangs In tho Temple In so far as can bo found tho names of from who on Gov ernment Henry Fry William and John David Willson George Titus bad ly armed with few guns a walking stick an umbrella a a bill hook and tremendous No Memorial Washed by Lake Ontario on south end by Lake on north lies fruitful which could rightly bo call ed of Canada and extraordinary township of East Gwillimbury Is rich In unique historic of birth of Canadas that fundamental constitution which guarantees rights and privileges of the present day no tangible memorial exists around or Holland Land ing to rugged pa triot or who Iho means of bringing It about still extant is letter wrllton at Hope by Samuel Hughes to his sinter of country seoms very uncertain and no knows how to worth of his liberty or property a commissioner from Lord won In our village last and sponks of a wttlomont of tervv An American tourist visiting York County in returned pertinent remarks on Indifference dliplayod by Cana dian to the magnificent herl- which Is part and parcel of th by years end of the appli cations will have been approved This is a very creditable rec ord for the department of nation al health and welfare which ac complished this very sizable task with an addition of only per sons to the staff all across Can ada To appreciate the size of the departments task it must be re membered that it is estimated the old age assistance and universal pensions will benefit more than Canadians next year Veterans Pensions important item of business at this session concerns pensions for war veterans For a long time it has been felt that due to the increase in the cost of living over the years there should be an increase in the basic rate of pension The government was pleased to receive representation from Can adian Legion and from veterans in all parts of Canada and after careful consideration decided on onethird increase in basic pen sion rates This means that a pensioner who is totally disabled as a result of his war service re ceived percent pension which at the present is monthly This will be increased to 125 which represents a 33 percent increase From correspondence I have received I am pleased to con clude that this action by your government which received sup port from all parties in the House has met with approv al of veterans and the people of Canada generally who want to sec them get nothing short of a square deal The Increase in the basic rates will be effective on January Governor General There Is quite a general feel ing that the reason for the exten sion of the term of Governor- General Viscount Alexander Is the desire of government to a Canadian appointed to this post Those who take this view over look fact that the present GovernorGeneral has proven most popular Kings representa tive and that there Is a very unanimous wish here to keep him in Canada long as possible In regard to a choice of suc cessor there certainly Is a large element of public support tor appointment of Canadian On the other hand many feel the high office would lose something of Its color and significance should a Canadian be appointed Certainly no decision has been made on the subject and opinions expressed arc pure speculation Canadians may rest assured the matter will bo given most careful attention and considera tion by government have received many expressions of opinions from North York people on subject and would bo happy to hear from others -i- J A M of XT aVV 4jy wet hum rut one of today best buys In value all the time its gone up as most other things you buy Your telephone Is one Hera Again it bigger than ou as many people as you could ten years ago and more are getting telephone In addition weve been able to keep on steadily quality of this friendly and helpful If lutHit jet got we want working at it You can be sure your place on the list is sad your telephone will be installed Just -V- lilt COMPANY Of lajj I- USE AND EXPRESS IN ARTKIES YOU NO NEED INTO 1i Contractor Tanks Drains Cleaned and Hour Service a- i Hill S ELECTRIC LAMPS CANADIAN AMI 1 a J J- Eg