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'With the coming of the mill. came the sto're, the blacksmith ’shop and the tavern. The first store here was built by Charles Sheldpn. Mr. John ' Boyer. who follOwed Mr. Slouf- 1847 “fit-h MINI-5.2;“ Whee- lef acquired the business .. ere burned. He then erected one on the north side. The family home, built of cedar, “as on the north side, .on the site of the present Dr. Wm. Mur- phy residence. - The 'milling and other roperty came * into the lands of Mr. Stouffer's son. Chiistian, who con- tinued in business until 3...- m These very early days might be termed the Stoufler years. Mr. Stoufâ€" -fer erected the first grist- mill in this part of the country. Before there were even any carriages and a hundred years before mo- tor cars appeared here, the carrying was done by ox-boat or on horse-back. The boy astride a horse with a sack of corn or wheat in front of him, bringing grist to the mill, soon became a familiar sight to the few residents of Stoufiersville. Mr. StouP‘er erected two mills on the south side of Main St. near the creek 'n the down'own sectionâ€" both In our Community Park this cOming \veekénd, great aclixifies have been planned by our Centennial Committee. The festivities will commence uith a parade ,at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and end \rith'a community church service ‘on Sunday. I urge“ citizens of Slduffrille and surrounding communities to attend these events. ' I particularlv want to congratulate. and thank thF (‘pnmnninl r111“- the journ'ev from Pennsyl- vania to this part of Up- per Canada. He took pos- session of‘ six hundred acres of ‘land lying be- tween the 9th and 10th concessions, 400 north of what i‘s’ now Main St. and two hundred on the south side. Stouffville is a fine community. Its citizens have alwrys been known for their progressive policies. Publicâ€"spirited people have always come forward to help in sening the community. While reminiscing we should all express our deep appreciation to those who have toiled in the past so that we today are able to reap the benefits of their administration. To them ,we owe a debt of gratitude and hope that those who follow may be worthy of the example they have set. In our Communitv Park this rhmino wept-Ana nrnaf ~.~.:.:.':.., L-“ Back when the 19th cen- tury was only four years qld, Abram Stouffer made To the'Cilizens of Stouffville: In this our country's Centennial Year and our own Village‘s 901h ‘birthday, we like to look back over the past and reminisce of years gone by. ’ We feel we have justifiable reasons to‘ be proud of our Village. We are situated within twenty miles of Canada's second largest city, but we are recognized as a selffontained country \"illage serving a rural community. This character has been retained because of our well planned growth and develop~ ment over the years. ' re. the Vi ributed I0 En The THE TRIBUNE cularly want to congratulate. and thank the Centennial Com- lagc Square Committee and all others who have in any way the success of our celebrations for this memorable milestone. hcreforc, happy to extend best wishes for a pleasant and suc- ial week, and many more years of growth and prosperity. To all kc- Szuulhille tho. lively and progressixc community which it 1d my sincere wish that health, happiness and pio~pcrity may Stouffville Before rlncorporation Message From The Reeve The first building in the east end was a shoe shop built by John Yake. It stood on. the southeast cor- ner and was later canert~ ed into a tavern.- Yake's corner became known by the dubious title of Brim- stone Point. Cock-fighting and horse-racing were fa- miliar Village sports. Some of the accounts on such activities were usually set- tled before the Justice bf the Peace on Monday morning. THE WHEELER ERA A new era in the life (if the village by the com-. ing of Edward Wheeler, the same year in which the Congregational Church. was built at the east vend,' 1847. Mr. Wheeler opened his first store’at the lOth concession corner. Mat- thew Flint conducted a store business in the brick building on the southwest corner for a time, but it History records that "be- fore the village got, out of its swaddling clothes there were three tmems, and the place was not noted for its orderliness." FIRST SMITHY Mr. Hugh Casler was the first‘ village blacksmith and he established him- self on the south side of the road beyond the‘ 10th concession. ' a time, 'prinler to the people. His buildings were destroy ed by fire angd the land then diIided into lots. fer from Pennsylvania built another stoney on the present postoffice site. Here one could buy any- thing from a broad axe to a yard of cloth. Mr. Bover filled many roles He was merchant postmaster. 'jus-' tice of the peace and for Beg lnnlng ', June 29. I961. Sincerely, Ken Laushway, Rccve railway drew the \illage “esmard, and manv new buildings sprung up near the station. COMING OF THE RAILWAY In the {all of 1871 the villagers gathered to wit- ness the arrhal of the first train on the Nipis- sing Nefiow Gauge and proxed oetter than the stage. The coming of the NEW ROAD The first road that was constructed other than dirt trails, was a plank road from the east end to Ringwood Not even gravel was in use up to this time. A company was formed to build the road, and the directors were Messrs. John Reesor. Jos. Tomlin- son, Archie Barker Abram Stoufl'er, Peter Ramer, Jonathoii Gates and Ed- “ard Wheeler. INDUSTRIES The village even in these early days, was not “im- out industn. The tannery “as built by John Bo_\er, and Flinl's factory for threshing peas. Then them were the Gibnev pl0\\ works and Billy Rodigk's wagon facton'. History records that for a few years after the Riel Rebellion no mail was sent here as the post- master, Mr. Boyer was too much 'agin the govern- ment'. The east end was a busy place in those days. It was the stopping place for all farmers from the north townships. By this time the village was known as Stouflville. and a new post- office was opened in the Sanders Block, now the Hendricks’ store. was later turned into a tavern. Cemennia] Com- law: in any way )rablc milestone. )Ieasan! and suc- Rowbotham's Bakery and General S Historically significant in this picture is th The shed housed Stoufl'ville's first lire fight hand-operated hose reeL eeve Ken Laushw Last remaining building that served as a hotel at the east end hundred years ago there were four hotels at the corner of the Tenth sion House is the only downtown hotel building remaining. Stouffville's FirSt Fire Shed â€" 1912 this picture is the small shed on "the kit «1 Ratt/iff Name longest Connected Wit/1 Stouffvi/Ie Retailers V ca than any other. Mr. Glenn Ratclilf is a son of the founder, J. H. Ratclifl. Mr. Ratclitf established the grocery business in 1890 ‘The name Ralcliff (Glenn Ratclifl), owner and operalor of the giant new lGA Food Market on Main -.Sl, Sloufhille has been connected mm the retail business here longer town [DIS 355” UVCI‘ amess in led umil hting equipment, which UH” >$ldre log-919d on the proscm 9 rr nued conduct t business I and Toror quarters in large blmk of Main Streets. \\' mg yea! < World Wu the necc~ “‘85 \‘L‘ZH‘S CANADA (ENIENNIAI. of mun CANADA (BUM ICU-1967 (H FRETZ BROS. O HERB KRING “Thr .\l Fl'RNlTl’RE 8; .\!'!’l 3145'! “3-4 NEW FOODLINl-ZR s OPENING JULY 5m. Shin West -â€" sum” Mail: “In! cntcrinial Grezl HOUSTO J. L. SMIT‘ ssx'mks Sat. 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