"Bradford, Jan. 21 - Tragedy struck deep in a Bradford family shortly after midnight, Saturday, when Frank W. Stephenson, 32-year-old baker, shot and killed his sleeping wife and then sent a rifle bullet crashing into his own brain..."
"Mystery, beyond the understanding of the closest friends of the family, surrounds the horrifying tragedy of the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. ("Bud") Stephenson in their home above the Bradford Bakery, in which business the former was a partner, sometime about midnight on Saturday. ..."
"Relatives attending the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Stephenson to-day included Mrs. Stephenson, mother of the former, and Mr. Lloyd Stephenson of Unionville; Mr. T. Stephenson, of Bultonville [sic]; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gowland and Miss Margaret Gowland, of Penetanguishene, parents and sister of Mrs. Stephenson; Mr. and Mrs. Steet, of Rouge Hills, the latter also a sister of Mrs. Stephenson."
Newspaper article from the Toronto Star dated January 25th, 1933. Details the death of George Atkinson, Principal at the time of Bradford Public School.
Bradford Fire Chief Ted Bulpit celebrated his 65th birthday on Thursday. Fellow Work's Department employees and office staff attended the small celebration. Bulpit has been employed in the Works Department for 11 years and has served as a part-time Fire Chief since 1979. He "Officially" retired as of January 26th, but will "still be around" til March.
An obituary of William John Watson who died on the 28th of February, 1951 --only about 3 months earlier than his daughter Karolyn Watson. Husband to Ida Banting.
Mrs. W.G. Hounsome celebrated her 90th birthday on June 6. Over 60 people attended the birthday party. One of the guests was her great-great grandchild, along with 50 great-grandchildren. A special gift presented to Mrs. Hounsome was a plaque from Premier William Davis commemorating her birthday.