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part in

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0f course there have always been lumber yards and mills at Bum- mersidc as in the days of ship- building it was really a branch of that very lucrative business. Now there are only ‘two ‘mills. one at the east and one at the west of the town, Bchurmans and Tantonb. Messrs R. ‘T. Holmans sell large

mild residences of the

the harbour.

l‘ Bummerside is located on the nar-

; midst of a splendid farming sec- . #191111"! Idilccnt to deep-sea and i Witn- fishing areas. Latterly the

4 world's greatest silver fox mart. In

HON. ADEIAN ABSINAULI‘

Bummerside he has taken nn Mt!" civic affairs and was chair- inan of the Electric Light Commit-

Mr. Bchurman is a keen business ‘inln and has built many of the town.

as Beattle, his father-in-law. was a well known contractor in his time and among other things built the light house at the entrance to

The mill was partly destroyed by

quantities oi manufacture

sziwmarursszszaén:

tovm waslnco

short period, T. JfiClark,

the present" ‘proprietor, I‘. Schurmsn.

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Coffee-Chase &

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Per. gallon . .

Thejlall Manufacturing 0c.

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-...a-~_I...'.. SPRA- this season only.

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lumbar but do '~ not this nhiahad. product. M. l". Schurmsns, Co. Ltd» has been apex-fling its lumber mlllssince the hunted/fwd even befolo. but nct-‘by the-present firm. The late J._R.. Calhoun was really the founder of the mill. After him came several who» were" ‘there for a _ Major

schurrnan.‘ Johiilvf.“ ‘Clark, Clark and Nathan MacFarlallB. down t0 Maynard

Mr. Bchurman first" operated‘ a . Since coming to

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Windsor Laundry Soap-—5 Bars . . . i . . 23c ' Lux-Largje_Pkg.

‘Boneless Chicken-Per tin . . . . . . . . . .

y y “ BHARDWARE CylinderDil-Enarco- (can included)

“Ill-l.” l3 IE‘ _ _Manufactfi'rcd~c‘n%i§iibyl Island labour.

mucieouciuyuijti... use...

‘ always in "stock. = i

yards‘ on the railway 5141118-

ber yards at the West

abouts. .

saw mllls and have machinery the very latest tyne-

Both mills do a both on the Island and abroad.

25c->1 Small Pkg. FREE

Tomatoes-Ztinsfor...............2]c

Toilet Soap—Family Assortment- 9Cakyes........................25c

Sanborn’s-—Per lb. 39c

Cooking Chocolate-Per cake-Each 17c

Marven’s Sodas—Dinner pails--Each 37c TabIeRai ce-GlazedSeetai-Per lb. 7.c Old Fash oned "Raisins"-'-2 lbs. for . . . r 23c Orange Msnualade (Robertson"s) Ea. 25c

22c

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Creolin Didsifecting Powder, Per pkg. 33c Axle Grease—2 tins for . . ... .<. . . . .. 25c Rex House Pajnt-ePer gal . . . . . . . . . $21.15

Pérquart~.......... 59c

liohlif~iildcllay & Todd, ltd.

~-PHONE 302-

nefliisinessQllvsr 60 Years

offering A “HALL” HILLERS ...... ttgreatly reduced prices for

‘fill-Thais all .

tiresome years ago but was rebuilt and has large warehouses for stor- ing lumber and it also has lumber

Tantonb Lumber Co. has its lum- end of the "town on the spot where Richard's ship building yards were, or near

Mr. Percy Tantcn, was foreman for many, years at schurmans Mili- HE and his son, Ray. run the new

of large business

Bummerside. on Bedeque Bay. reminiscent of the days of wooden ships and iron mch. has a peculiar attraction for tourists and summer visitors. The town has the usual clean appearance of the seaport, with carefully laid out and tree- shaded streets. beautiful and com- fortable dwellings surrounded by neat lawn areas.

Ivory town owes its existence to Ilfllranhlc and industrial factors.

lowest section of the Island, in the

town has become important as the

those factors lie some of Bummer- side's chief tourist attractions.

The town and its" environs form a veritable tourists’ paradise, in that here one may 11nd in nature means of satisfying any whim, mood » or taste ‘ mlfllw. an all too rare combin- ation. From the elevated ground to the rear oi the town one may lock over fertile and verdant fields on either side to the blue waters of Richmond Bay or Bedeque Bay, and beyond to the Gulf of 5t. Lawrence and Northumberland Straits. The well-kept and even luxurious farm houses bear testimony to the pros- perity of the rural communltiead

The fishermen may visit the beautiful Dunk River or any of the other numerous trout streams. a few miles from the town, and there angle for the speckled beau- ties for which Prince Edward Island ls famous. If he cares for slightly more vigorous episcatorlal pastime, the disciple of Walton may go deep sea fishing, a pleasure enjoyed by not a few.

Motor Boating-o thrilling sport, my be enjoyed on_ a safe harbour ideally adapted for it. while it is possible to have a. clam bake on almost any shore. '

bu... Plumbing Concerns

Them are other plumbing con- cerns in the town all obtaining a

and Peters on Central Street. and R. T. Morrison. beside others doing business in a small way. With new houses springing up all the time there is alwaysplenty of work.

OTHER BUSINESSES

There are still several small shops 1101118 business in Summersidc and receiving their share of the pat- _, oi the citizens. On Central Street Mr. Carl Delaney and Mr. B. I. Rayner have grocery stores. There is R103‘ Bllliphanvs meatmar- ket, a home cooking establishment by Mrs. Mattie Gordon.

On Water Street Mr. George Bowness still works at harness making and repair although his trade is fast disappearing.

‘II-lore are several smart hairdress- ing establishments and barbers shops and quite a few confection- ary stores.

Mr. M. I... Frank MacKenzic oc- cupies a little store next to the Bank of Commerce, and carries on the tailoring business that his father started years ago. MnHan-yieehasatlnshop next door and has quite a. large trade. Harry Silllphantb lfitat mar- ket ls next door.

Mr. Edgar Clark still ‘carries on his ililvrins and ia'cne of the few left who make suits.

Ml‘. "Doc" MacPherson does an extensive business in macs m megs- ure suits. Mr. Archie Sharp also has a large business in flossing and repairing. ' . l Rbetliurlnts and tea shops dotted here and there cater to visitors when they visitthc town and are to be found from one and of water street to thn other.

Water street presents a very dif- ferent picture today from 60 years ago, but in some respects is the same . Old established firms have remained and newer ones come and - 80. each having their place in the community and contributing their share to the business.

CATERING TO THE MOTOIIST

Within the last twenty years since the advent of the automobile a new business has come into being, the "filling station." At one time you could hardly buy a pint of gasoline. now the huge tanks containing the . fluid which is the propollinl Wwor of the car, are every few yards along Water Street, almost every second place is -a filling station, and they are all doing good business which means that the motor car has come to stay.

' Many oi them have garages in connection with the station and mechanics are working almost night and day catering to the needs of the motorist. This compare" cl, new business gives employment to, a large number of men.

Summerside Laundries

.___.... One of the earliest" businesses in Bununerslde is the White Star Laundry. This has been operating under various names for about- thirty five years. The late Mr. John Dobscn c ‘ it for a number of years. in fact until his death, which was caused through a disastrous fire at the laundry in Aillilst 1919. The laundry is now operated by Mr. Hickey who was in the busin-

s» with M2‘. Dobscn.

The scenery is both pastoral and ‘

livelihood from the people. Daley Y

MANY ATTRACTIONS FOR . ' ‘ TOURISTS IN SUMMERSIDE

‘Dhere is ample provision for summer games. The golfer may, when he chooses. Pursue the bound- 1118 Sphere over the rolling fair- WI-YB Summer-side's nine-hole 8011 course. two miles from the town. Tiennis Courts are available to those who prefer to wield the "duet. Theatrw. cabarets and, W" Plovide means of whlllng "my cvwinss in social intercourse. “The larieet small town store hl the wcrl n. '1'. Holman, m, as well°as numerous other stores pro-. vldcs means of procuring any article desired. In addition Bum- merside has every facility and con- venience which one would flnd m I mei-Ivliclitarl centre. Here one mly enjoy simultaneously all the features of rural and urban 1m,- gt their best.

Home Products

(ISTHE BLOGAN OI‘ ROBIN-

»SON'S MILL AND BAKERY. LTD.

Robinson's Flour and Grist Mlll has been established since 1889, and is the largest flour mill on Prince Edward Island.

The founder of the Mill was the late George Wskobinson. who pur- chased the flour mills at Wilmot Valley operated by the late George Clark. e

In 1902 Mr. Robinson decided he could serve the public better by moving into Bummerslde and built the present commodlous mill at the east end ‘o1 the Town. Previous to that time the late Ronald Campbell, father of Mr. John E. Campbell, operated a flour mill and creamery on the water front in this section of the Town.

Previous to that time the late Ronald Campbell. father cf Mr. John E. Campbell, operated a. flour mill and creamery on the water front in this section of the Town.

Robinson's Mill is equipped with the latest and most up-tc-dae machinery. The Roller Mills were insalled by Wm. ‘and J. G. Grey and 00., Toronto, recognized interna- tionally as the makers of the most modern milling machine y.

The Mill was partly gutted by

fire on May 13. 1909, but it was re- built and ready for operation in time to receive the fall grain. Mr. Chester Palmer has been the genial miller from its earliest days. having served his apprenticeship with the founder and remained with the, establishment ever since, —a period of over 50 years. He is recognised as the best miller on Prince Edward Island. His know- ledge and advise in regard to the variety and quality cf wheat best suited to the Province has been of great assistance to the farmers gen- erally. Robinson's Flour Mills’ rep- utatlon as millers of good flour can largely be attributed to Mr. Palmer's ability as a miller.

The Wilmot Valley Mill served a radius of 10 or 1,5 miles, but with the erection of the modern mill in Summers!’ , which was then, as now. recognized as the business center of the County. its radius was greatly increased. Farmers immed- iately took advantage of shipping their grists long distances by rail and boat. its scope extending into the province of New Brunswick. With the advent oi the auto. dis- tances became shorter and the mill patronage was further increased,- and rainy days then became busy days. ,

' To give some idea of the volume o1 business being done by the Mill. as many at 62 grists have been re- ceived in one day during the win- tar. During the past year no less than 3095 grlsts were brought to the Mill, total no less than 35,000 bushels of wheat.

The importance of the Mill to Summerslde generally. can be rec- ognized by the fact,-which is not lost sight oi by the merchant.- that when a farmer comes to the Mill with a. grist, he leaves it and spends the time. he is waiting by visiting the stores and purchasing his many requirements. This is es- pecially noticeable in the winter months-qnany staying over night in the Town. They leave consider- able money in Summerslde that might otherwise leave the Province. In 193'? the business was ro-or- ganised into a joint stock company by the founder, the late George W. Robinson. his son, Mr. B. w. Rob- inson, cs Manager. The business

MR. B. W. ROBINSON

was then extended, a bakery hams added.

Mr. Robinson has interested himself in tim farming community 8nd has co-operated in many ways with the Agricultural Department in bringing the IaLmer back to a realization that wheat growing is far more profitable than ‘potato growing. Through his efforts and the assistance of Mr. Rand Math- escn, Manager of the Mzrltimc Transportation Commission, lm suc- ceeded in obtaining from the C.N.R. a 50 per cent freight reduction on wheat m carlcad lots from Island- points. Previously the rate from Tlgnlsh _to Summerslde via: exor- bitant in comparison with Western Canada rates; unfortunately this mductlon dld not come into effect until late in the Spring, but it should prove a great boon next fall and whiten-as farmers are today producing more and better wheat than at any time in the history o1’ the Mill.

Mr. Robinson has often stressed the subject of wheat growing; as when the farmer grows his own wheat and has it ground, he re- ceives the full benefit of the bye- products of the wheat in the form of bran, shorts and middling, which is available as iced for his cattle, hogs and poultry; thus producing

more milk and cream-higher quality hogs and more eggs and better poultry.

Wh n the farmers were going in large for potatoes they grew very little wheat and imported their flour. This was a poor policy as feed also had to be purchased. When potatoes were fetching two dollars a bushel. this was not so bad, but when prices began to fall, the farmer could not afford to pur- chase feed and hence could not keep up the quality of the livestock. Therefore, the return of more wheat production on the Island, the quality cf these farm products, will be greatly improved and better prices will prevail, and production on the farm will come back to a more staple basis.

Mr. Robinson states that his mill is receiving more wheat for grists and he is purchasing more Island wlifeat than ever before. and that he finds a good outlet for all flour manufactured.

Mr. Robinson says the Mill runs almost continuously the year round, with theexceptlon of o. few days, when it is closed down for the annual over-hauling.

BAKERY ESTABLISHED

As large quantities of household bread. as well as fox brread and biscuits were brought into Summer- slde from outside the Province. Robinson's saw an opportunity to establish another Island industry to supply these commodities. and a modern bakery was erected in 1927. A well qualified baker was requir- ed to take charge; a. man was found in the person of Mr. Harry Dye, of Dundee. Scotland, who came out to this country on purpose to fill this position. Mr. Dye was well recommended as a baker. and had served throughout the war in tin’! famous Black Watch Regiment. As a consequence Robinson's Bakery Products pre highly regarded, re- suiting in a very satisfactory bus- iness. ’ ‘ ‘

Robinson's Mill and Bakery maintain a permanent staff of inn employees, and have assisted in a. material way in helping the pres- ent unemployment situation. Their motto is boost Island products and keep trade within thr Province.

Jewellers

» is also a Chimselhaundry doing billions ‘in the town.

on nus ALI. rm: ma:

These are busy days. There's new activity everywhere-more things to do, more places to go, more reasons for being on time.

_ » The answer is simple. Wear a smart new watch that will keep you on schedule and in style through all your crowded hours,

The new watches we're showing are time- kccpers with a rcputationl And like your new spring clothes, their designs are eirlctly-1935 l

Steal a few minutes from one of your busy days and see them.. You'll feel well repaid,

Optometrists

i with comfortable acccmmodat‘ . E on the beach where there is excel- : lent bathing.

Tourist Facilities

Harbour View Cabins are the latest addition to Bummerside’: many attractions. Situated on the beautiful shore of Bcdeque Bay one half mile from the town on the new paved highway this tourist colony consists of eleven overnight cabins

and tourists cottages. The sun pa-r- ..

lours overlooking the sea are re- vived and the cottages are electric- ally iighted and heated.

lvlr. E. E. Parkman, is having marked success with his venture and he is being congratulated cn his enterprise.

This garden city is really the first real attempt that has been made at Bummerside to furnish the tourist

On the Ecdeque shore there are little cottages and they have also been well patronized.

Hall Manufacturing Co.

This company was siarLd in a ~very modest way by Thomas Hall. when he had a small implement ,shop on the site of the Town Hall. y He was interested in machinery and ibesides repairing the few farm im- Iplements the farmers of the vicin- ity possessed he used his spare time lin experimenting in cultivators and ,binders and manufactured some ;machlnes oi his own.

i About 1875 or thereabouts he mov-

led down near the water's edge at

‘the east end of the town, where the plant is still situated.

Here it was that Mr. Hall started to manufacture threshing machines and the Company soon became well

FOURTH

CONSERVATIVE caunmsrss

MR. HUGH MORRISON

h-‘COMMERCIAL FOX

(Continued from page l6) ranches where Sungio Fox Feeds are fed religiously. Also, owing to the high price of fresh meats the past two years experiments were con- ducted to find if foxes can be fed during summer months, both adults and pups, succemfuily. without the use of raw meats. Today. as a result of such work, Bungle Fox Feeds are available, containing the proper

PRINGEV

HON. HEATH STRONG

Sungio Feeds. thus benefiting the agricultural population. wheat, Oats, barley, flax and buckwheat are all used in the maunfacture oi.’ one kind or another of the varioufl feeds manufactured. -

O-QQOJ

JIMIN F. TAYLOR y

Red Indian Service

ducts are used in the manufacture of ~

propcrtions of dehydrated beef to St t. relieve the necessity of feeding raw a ‘on meats, where such practice is pro- EAST END

hibitive or not feasible. Other products manufactured by this progressive firm are: Flea

known to all parts of Canada as "manufacturers or the l-lall thresher.

Associated with Mr. Hall were Wm. H. Manson. and John S. Ram- say.

The business was operated at that ; time under the name of The Tho- mas Hall Manufacturing Co.

0n the retirement of Thomas Hall, Mr. E. H. Wright of Wright Bros, summerside, entered the bus- iness.

In 1912. shortly after the death of Mr. Manson the business was formed into a joint stock company known as The Hall Manufacturing Co. with H. T. Holman as Presi= dent and John s. Ramsay. John E. Campbell and B. W. Tanton on the Directorate. Mr. Ramsay remain- ed an active member of the firm until his death in 1934.

In the years following the com- pany manufactui-ed threshing machines exclusively with marked success.

1n 1922 to meet the necessity of accommodating the ever increasing fox business the company was ex- tended to include a cold storaZe plant. At that time an eight room- ed storage was built and in 1929 an addition of three rooms was made. to take care of the increasing fox feed business. The plant is exten- sively used by large shippers of perishable products.

In 1927 a. line of potato machin- ery was developed which met with instant favour and now enjoys the same enviable reputation as the Hall Thresher. In 1933 the line was extended to include orchard spray- ers for the Annapolis Valley trade, a. number of which are now in oper- ation and giving complete satisfac-

tion. Mr. R. C. Holman has been the manager of the plant since 1922.

James A.Ma.cNei1l u Son ~

This firm was established by the late Hon. James A. MacNeill. It is now carried on by his son. D. F. MacNcill, who is on the Town Council Board and ls contesting the fifth District o1 Prince County for the Conservatives in the mm- lng election. Hon. James A. MacNeili was the son of Malcolm MacNcill and Isabel MacDonald of Travellers Rest, and was born there on July 22, 1854. He was Mayor of Summerside from 1901 to i904, and Chairman of Water Commission from 1907 to 1909; Chief of Fire Department for four years. He was Commissioner of Public Works in the Mathiescn Administration of 1910. When he first came to Bummer- side he was a blacksmith and his son, Dan. lives in the old home al- though the forge is not there now. After a few years Mr. MacNcill moved up on Water Street and gradually he gave up the smithy and went into the lament bus- iness. The firm handled ' several lines of farm machinery. and still represents the leading lines. After Mr. MacNellfs death his son. the late Hon. Leonard MscNslil. who had been several years with It. T. Holman. joined with his brother. Dan. in taking care of the business. ~