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1886 Fire

Newspaper article from 1886 about a fire that destroyed buildings on the town's main thoroughfare and the fire suppression efforts of firefighters and citizens.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Bradford 40 Years Ago

An 1903 reprint/summary of parts of the March 26th, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. Printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has significant information and parts from the mentioned edition.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Bradford 41 Years Ago

An 1904 reprint of part of the April 2nd, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. It was printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has happenings related to Bradford ratepayers and town council.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Bradford 41 Years Ago - Politics and Ratepayers

An 1904 congratulatory article for Robert Stewart, who had been town clerk since 1861. The article also lists Simcoe County's representatives in 1863. Part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series printed by the Bradford Witness.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

George Webb Obituary

An obituary for George Webb, previous owner of the Uneda Hotel. He passed away on May 16th, 1926 and this obituary appeared in the May 19th, 1926 issue of the Bradford Witness.

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Alexander Sutherland Death Announcement

An announcement of the death of Bradford businessman and owner of Sutherland’s Grocery, Alexander Sutherland on July 24th, 1931. Appeared in the July 29th, 1931 issue of the Bradford Witness.

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McLean, Jack & Audrey Courtney

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  • 1937-12-25

Event Date : Saturday, December 25, 1937
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Bond Head
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Description : The wedding took place in Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head. The Rev. C. R. P. Hearn conducted the ceremony.Audrey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Courtney of Dartmouth England and the niece of the Rev. and Mrs. C. R. P. Hearn.Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McLean of Bond Head.After a honeymoon which took them to Ottawa, the couple settled in Bond Head.

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Sawyer, Girvan & Frances Ruth Hughes

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  • 1943-01-16

Event Date : Saturday, January 16, 1943
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Churchill
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Concession : 0
Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes of Churchill wed son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilson Sawyer of Gilford. Rev. F. Berner officiated. The couple will reside in Gilford.

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William L. Campbell Obituary

Obituary for William L. Campbell in a 1948 edition of the Bradford Witness. He passed in 1948.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Wright - Gilroy

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  • 1949-07-13

Event Date : Saturday, July 02, 1949
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Cookstown
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Description : Edythe Muriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gilroy of Cookstown, to Ivan John Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wright of Cookstown. Rev. A.J. Lewis officiated at Cookstown United Church. Matron of honour: bride's sister, Mrs. William Kell. Bridesmaids: Betty Gilroy, sister of the bride, and Miss Mildred Wright, sister of the groom. Flower girls: cousins of the bride, Miss Marjorie Lowe and Miss Grace Porritt. Groomsman: William Kell. Ushers: Earl Gilroy and Calvin Wright. Bride taught in Newton Robinson school until June and both she and the groom were active in the Junior Farmers' Club. Couple will reside on the groom's farm near Cookstown.

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