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10 -- PORT PERRY STAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE -- Tuesday, September 20, 1988 ® > Che 3 TERMS. --%2.00 per ana VOL. 15, No. 4 ~ Dy «FE rtremes are generally errors; the Truth usually lies between." PORT PERRY, THURSDAY, AUG. 4, 1881 [#1.90 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. (WHOLE No. 77% The following account of the progress of Port Perry was taken from the December 13, 1866 issue of the Port Perry Standard. It was the 18th issue of the Port Perry's newest newspaper and was written by the editor and publisher, Mr. Edward Mundy. PROGRESS OF PORT PERRY In noticing the improvements and advancement of Port Perry for the past year, we cannot help ob- serving the marked increase in almost every branch of business, and if the present rate of progress is maintained for a few years the place will be a town of considerable consequence. A large increase in its population has also taken place within the same eriod, which would doubtless have been much arger could business places and private dwellings have been had. We trust the property holder will make every exer- tion to supply a want so much felt. The location of this place, at the head of an extensive inland navi- gation, reaching some 150 miles into the interior, and the fine agricultural country by which it is sur- rounded, with roads leading in almost every direc- tion, together with its present extensive manufac- tures, points to its future destiny as one of importance. Almost all places in their infancy have had difficulties to contend with, and at times have indicated a faltering or standing still. Sometimes the state of monetary afairs, the failure of crops, the de- ranged state of trade or a limited demand for manu- factures, weighs heavily on small towns and villag- es. Port Perry has been to the rule no exception. The improvements made in this place the present year, have been most gratifying, and as we have al- ready indicated, much needed. Two blocks con- taining four stores, have been erected on Queen Street, and present a very neat, city-like appear- ance. One of the buildings is completed, consisting of two stores and Post Office, and the second story being occupied by the Standard Printing Office, a Tailor Shop and Millinery Establishment. The other block is designed for a Shop, and Photograph Gallery, which will be fin- ished about the last of this month. Tnere has also been erected during the present year, on the north side of Perry street, a large Foun- dry and Agricultural Implement Manufactory, occu- pying about an acre of ground, and comprising two uildings 36x60 each, in the form of an L. Engine House 18x36, and Blacksmith Shop 20x40, all of which are nearly completed. Active operation in the way of manufacturing and repairing all kinds of agri- cultural implements, and Mill Machinery, have al- ready commenced. This establishment is very much needed in this section of country, and will give employment to a large number of hands. Mr. Gibson, the proprietor of the business is spar- Port Perry, August 15, 1867 THE STANDARD This number commences the second vol- ume of the Standard. In the undertaking now commenced twelve months ago, our most sanguine hopes have been realized, and our thanks are due many friends who have kindly assisted us. As in the past, so in the future, we shall pursue an independent course, until mat- ters in the political world assume a more definite Sib, believing such a course to be compatible with the best interests of the country. Our circulation is equal to, at least, to that of any paper distributed in the Riding; and as an advertising medium it is ex- celled by none. Because of the large amount of readng matter in our columns, which cannot be got in a journal of small- er dimensions, it is one of the best family newspapers published in Ontario. In consequence of the increased size and expense of our paper, it has become neces- sary to make the price $1.50 per annum, if paid in advance, and $2.00 if not so paid. With additional encouragement we shall endeavor to make the Standard a welcome weekly visitor, replete with suitable infor- mation and the lastest news. rug Store, Stove and Tin - ing no pains in fitting up the machinery, having se- cured first-class workmen, and being a first-class workman himself, he can do anything required in his line, as well as it can be done in Canada or else- where. On North street there is in course of erection a beautiful Episcopal church of brick, 50 by 30, in the Gothic style of architecture Judging from the de- signs, it will be an ornament to the place and a credit to the contractors and Building Committee. The Mechanics Hall or Institute has lately been sold to the Baptists for a church, and is undergoing extensive alteration, intemally and externally, and is to be fitted up in good style, with Vestries in the rear, and steeple in front. The building will have quite a new and elegant appearance, and occupies a most beautiful site, commanding from its elevated sition a view of Port Perry, Lake ~ougog and the sland. We may add that a parsonage is also about to be erected by the Baptists, 40x30, two story high, with cottage roof. Private dwellings have also been put up which give the place quite a changed aspect. Port Perry has suffered much for want of house accommodation, several families having had to board at the Hotels. Every house in the place is oc- cupied by from one to four families. We understand a large number of dwelling will be put up next year to supply the deficiency. We also understand arrangements are being completed by Bigelow Bros. for building a large woollen Factory during the next summer, which will be commenced as early as the weather will permit in TURN TO PAGE 11 IT i -------- i I f Mundy s first article FROM PAGE 8 country. Since then, however, the polici- cal aspect of this country has en- - tirely changed. The Honourables John A. McDonald and George Brown were driven to the con- clusion, by a series of failures, that the government of this colo- ny could not be successfully con- ducted by accidental majorities of one, two or three; and that un- less a panacea could be found which would counteract the evils of dead-lock, we must naturally drift to complete disorganization of all government heads. Too many of our country pa- pers are now lead by the nose through the influence of their big brothers in Toronto, Montreal and elsewhere. As for the Stan- dard, it will not cry wolf! wolf! in echo to the Globe; or "bribery and corruption" in response to the Leader. No, we have a duty to the public to perform, and in doing that duty will be guided by what we conceive to be right and wrong, good and bad, irrespec- tive of party leaders and party influence: -- in a word, our poli- tics will be "progressive Canadi- an. Everything calculated to devel- ope the resources of our country -- to secure the peace and happi- ness of our people -- to lighten our burdens -- to encourage edu- cation -- and to give Canada that status to which she is entitled, form her geographical position, and the intelligence and enter- prize of her inhabitants, weill re- ceive our warmest support. Our county and local interests will not be lost sight of; but receive our careful consideration. Such, then, after mature de- liberation, are our conclusions and honest convictions; and we trust that they may meet with the support and approbation of an intelligent and discriminating public, that the Standard may rise to a prominent postion of usefulness. Correspondence Published under the heading called "Correspondence", the fol- lowing "Letter to the Editor" was printed in the Port Perry Stan- dard's first issue along side the Editors introductory article. The letter, is in reply to an article printed in The Ontario Observer on August 2, 1866 which takes exception to the policies of the publisher of the Port Perry Stan- dard. . To the Editor of the Standard. misthur edditur, dere Sur, -- in ye tel me fots the matther with the edditur ov the Antary Obsar- vur. Terribul obsarvin papur that. How kwick he obsarves Kolera noos e & sich like. I wuz lukin ovur it lately, & whot do yez think wuz the 1st thing thot kot me I (did'nt skare me much thow) whi, just a notiss thot port Perry wuz 2 hav the -- whot -- kolera, no, wurse nor that, he kalled it the billus feevur. d'ye yez thin anny ov uz will be kilt. Thay dont hav no billus Fee- vur nor nothin in prince Alburt -- lots uv dokturs thare. Its a pitte he hadent branes enuff to mit lettin uz no that mr. Kokerin iz A rezedint uv princ Alburt. Prette qute boy that Eddi- tur, I wunder if Barnum wood bi hym, woodent he like to ce uz hav the billus Feevur. Thin whare wud awl the traid go-ah. Princ alburt wud thin biggin 2 luk up agin. but thanks to the Wholy Vergin he kant make kol- era or enny thin elce injur owr Powrt, thow he thowt he did it that tyme. Had he knot the best awthaw- ritte fur staitin that he trustud we wood nawt, (at the same tyme he wyshed we wud) hav a recur- rance uv thowse feevurs which prevaled in formur yeerz -- uv koarce he had, which bi the wa akkommodatid the rezedents -- a phew -- of princ Alburt az well az thiss lokalite. tis meself that kin ce the dhrift uv the crathur, shur he wants 2 -phrighten awl the peepel thats a comin tu ce uz, by maken belave how he luvs us -- the skowndril -- while tellin thim as hard as he kan that we hav favurs enuff hear to skorch thim to deth hole- sail. Begorra, dont ye think he has a small smather ov the favur hymself he akts so lyke an omed- haun this foile bak? d' ye think he needs enywun to luk afther hym? has he Stan- dard on the brane? i'm mitey ankshus abowt hym entirely!!! yours ankshusly, BRIDGET. Peart pery, awgist 1866 (To see what prompted this hu- merous letter, turn to page b). ET -------------- . Birth, In Port Perry, on the 29th ult, the wife of Mr. Wm. Lince, of twin daughters. In Port Perry, on the 30th ult, the wife of Mr. C. Powers, of a son, In Uxbridge Village, on the 1st inst., the wife of Mr. Harman Crosby, of a son FIRE IN PORT PERRY December19, 1867 On Monday morning, 16th inst., the inhabitants of Port Perry were roused from their slumbers, at 2, a.m., by a cry of fire, the flames of which were issuing from the rear of a two-story building, istuated on Queen Street, the property of Mr. J. W. Davis. Every possible means were resorted to in order to check its progress; but, as water was scarce, the efforts were unavailing, and before three o'clock the build- ing was burned to the ground. It was occupied by three tenants, who lost more or less of their household effects; and we are pleased to learn that steps are be- ing taken to make good their mis- fortune in this respect. The fire seemed to proceed from a stove- pipe; but how it actually originated is a mystery. The loss to Mr. Davis, with whom we sympathize, will be probably about $1,000, partly coved by insurance. People cannot be too careful at this season of the year, with their stoves and stove-pipes. Perhaps it would be well to overhaul them at once, and have them fixed as se- curely as possible. Perhaps it woud be well, too, for our "City Fathers" to take into consideration the pro- priety of purchasing a fire engine; for in case a fire occurred in a block of buildings, there is no knowing what results might attend it.