An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."
Event Date : Friday, July 14, 2006 Event Type : Death
Description : Died after a lengthy illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, in his 88th year. Husband of Doris for 44 years. Beloved father of Suzanne, Luanne and her husband Michael Edwards. Loving grandfather of Laura and Alice. Son of the late William and late Marjorie Campbell. Nephew of the late Dr. Lewis Campbell. Lewis will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held in the Lathangue Chapel on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
Bradford Witness newspaper article from 1974 about the closing of Ritchie's Patent Medicines. The business before being Ritchie's was W. L. Campbell's Drugstore. "During the 57 years it was in the Campbell name, the pharmacy also shared its quarters with William's father's lumber and grain business, as well as the doctor's office of his brother Lewis."
Event Date : Friday, September 12, 1952 Event Type : Death Municipality : Burbank, California
Description : Died at his home in Burbank, California. Husband of May McKenzie; father of daughter Frances, and brother of the late Mrs. Ruth Saint. The deceased was born in Bradford and was first employed in the butcher business by Wm. Davey. On Jan. 1, 1906, he bought the business from Mr. Davey but later that year sold to Mr. James A. Webb and left town. Mr. Archer was an outstanding athlete, and being a member of Bradford's famous lacrosse team, played centre field with such well known team mates as Jas. Webb, R. McKinstry and the late Dr. Campbell.
Newspaper clipping from the 1930s discussing the Bradford Lacrosse championship win of 1906. Top Row: I. Morris, Dr. Campbell, A. J. Sinclair, J. Webb, W. Reeves Second Row: R. Anderson, F. Archer, G. Caldwell, F. Coombs, O. Robinson Third Row: V. Graham, R. McKinstry Bottom Row: T. W. W. Evans, G. G. Green, R. Ware, W. L. Campbell, G. Ogilvie
Event Date : Sunday, August 18, 1935 Event Type : Death
Description : At Bradford, Ontario, on Sunday, August 18th, 1935, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Interment on Wednesday, August 21st, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
Back Row (l-r): Jim Webb Jr., Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, Joe Evans, Ted Gapp, Jack Busby, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, Jim Webb Sr., T. W. W. Evans (president). Front Row (l-r): Lorne Church, Fred Bennett, Fred "Colly" Collings, George Webb, Harry Gapp, Eddie Armstrong.
