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Clement Brothers

The Clement brothers. Lewis is on the left and Stephen is on the right. When this tin type photograph was taken, Stephen was 23 years old and Lewis 21. Lewis was a doctor in Bradford and he married Rachel Howard, the daughter of Allen Howard, who lived on the 6th Line.

Military Buttons - back

The back of military uniform buttons. They read: "J.R. Gaunt and Son Ltd. Montreal. Made in England." Found north half of lot 20, con. 12

J. Stibbs Store

Late Mrs. (John) Stibbs, her daughter, Florence (Mrs. Geo. Fogel) and son, Norman. The late Walter Probert was the sign painter. The sign in the window offers "$50 reward for Robber", as stated by Mrs. Fogel in later years. S.S. McKenzie owned the storefront later. Walter Probert was the sign painter.

Geo. Stoddart Home

The residence of Mr. Geo. Stoddart. See Related Description links for the house's construction in newspaper snippets.

Lacrosse Team Canada

A photograph printed in the Yesterday newspaper section of the Bradford Witness. It shows Canada's national team in 1907. Bradford members on the team included V. Graham (top row, second from left), Dr. Lewis H. Campbell (top row, third from left) and Fred Coombs (front row, seated)."

The newspaper caption reads (note that the year and Dr. Campbell's first name are incorrect, see above for clarification): "Canada's recent Lacrosse world championship victory in England could mark a revival of our truly national sport. In Bradford Lacrosse was widely played early this century with the area producing several world-class competitors. This photo, submitted by Thomas Pratt of Islington, shows Canada's national team of 1915. Bradford members on the team include V. Graham, second from left, top row, Dr. Lou Campbell, third from left top row, and Fred Coombs, seated in front."

1908 Train Wreck on G.T.R.

Train wreck on the Grand Trunk Railway between Bradford and Gilford July 15, 1908, a result of making up time.

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Bradford Lacrosse Team

The lacrosse team poses for a photo.

(Left to Rights): Robert McKinstry, J. Sutherland, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, unidentified, unidentified, W. G. Sutherland, L. Church, Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, B. B. Collings, Rex Morris.

Sturgeon, Pte. William R.

Private William R. Sturgeon, Service No. 3038445 of the Central Ontario Regiment, World War I.

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