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C. E. Riggins was president of the Board of Trade and other members were J. H. Beatty, J. D. Bennett, William Hearle, Sn, W. F. Tallman, A. H. Dodsworth, T. A. Simpson and W. J. White. Pro-perky Coming Around Corner "We learn that the agricultural im- plcment business has been better this {spring than it has for years. This is [probably due to the fact that wheat [has risen from Jo cts. to 80 cts. a 'bushel. Hard times are apparently 1drawing to_a close." fo ' Some of the . advertisers were sporty, at least, In their customer- pulling copy. For Instance, George J. Ryckman, merchant tailor, headed his advertisement "PANTS DOWN AGAIN! Where? At Ryckman's! Second to none for a Nobby and Neat Suit of Clothes." John Marrs, "the fashionable merchant tailor," states that he has "pantings" at "slaughtering" prices. The Clear McCoy H. M. Evans, one of the proprietors of The Express, had a sideline, called "VITAE ORE." Not a patent med..; icine, he says, in an ad on the back page, but an ore. dug right from the bowels of the earth. And only $1 per package. "I want 1,000 men and 'women to act as agents for this won- lderful discovery," he ends. l Pub's Poet’n Paradise " On the back page was the poet's ‘corner, and an.ep1c of more than 1column length IS printed under the 'ititl.e "Ben Deene", by C, H. Blanch- ‘ard. The first verse will be all that ;is necessary for a clue, you can guess I ‘thc rest: The editor devotes a column on some of the highlights of Beamsville as he found them on arrival. He mentions the fruit growing, quarries, [‘watcr works (ar'fhat time under con- ':structioa), brick works, and churches. Pastors of those days are given as: 'Disciples of Christ, H. F. Stevens, Anglican, Rev. James C. Munscn, Methodists, Rev. A. L. Gee, Presby- terian, Rev. Dr. MacIntyre. . "The Pacific Express , MAY 8th, 1946 " "Dashing into the West, I _...____.____.... _, -- “Should have leit Mountain Juactio) ‘Thmgs Have Changed l at half past eight, 1“But with pushing and switching a But Not Too Much _ crippled night freight No house. - in Balm-villa " "She was an hour late." yuan "tr, Bond of Education W cef so on, for a couple of hundred mean; thy night, Wan work: We're Still Doing' It We under con-traction, no! the "1nerease of Divorce," shouted the editor was Ion-in. up “an... headline. "A_sAttHtg'y_r figures on .. - lamb.“ A: r A an“; -.-:_n “A i He also notes client there is not al, vacant house in town, showing that times haven't changed so much after all. [ Basket Factory Needed _ i The proprietors of The Express, iEvans Brothers, set up shop in the lPhoenix Block, over Jeffries' Boot iand Shoe Store. ft is interesting to mote that the new editor lists as one of Beamsvillc’s needs a basket fac- tory to serve the fruit growers. He also wants to see a bank, canning, ev- aporating and cheese factories. and asks glut anyone desiring to locate those enterprises in town communi- cate with F. W. Barry, secretary of the Board of Trade. Printed on a page smaller than the present paper and five columns wide, the first page oi the old Express con- tains advertisements for the old C6use House, International Hotel and Commercial Hotel. Ivy Lodge, ArmAu' L__:A,,, ..‘ . - WNW“. 5““... u, uvust, A.F. & NM., has its card there, along with t2r.ee.o.t.her J.o.dseh noy defunct. - "'"eTe “a", ..v.. new...“ "Diseisdiue Wu Exeellent" The Board of Education was even in those days meeting on Friday night, as it did last Friday. The High School had an enrollment of 39 and the Public School 218. The Board passed an account rendered by John Fisher for the repair oi a pump, $1. Inspector Hodgson reported that dis- cipline in the High School was excel- lent and said m affords me pleasure to report of this school that it is in a very satisfactory condition. It is, I think, quite abreast of any other school of its grade (i.e. employing two teachers) with which I am ac- queinted.", Fifty-three years ago tomorrow Vol. 1, No. 1 of The Beamsville Ex- press made its appearance and when Jack Knowles brought a faded copy into the office we were interested to see what was hryppeuing-in Beams- vill“e_in May, 1895. No We're Still Doing It "inerease of Divorce," shouted the headline. "Astonishing figures an the Ruqture of the Sacred Tie," P" plained the sub head, thus provmg that when The Express of 1946 mares a typographical error, it is following closely in the footsteps of Mr. Evans and his brother. 53 years ago. - “KER. . "For Sale -- 1921 Ford touring body top and windshield complete, in fair condition, $10." "Miss Vineland," the new bus de luxe of Hamilton Bus Lines, "made her appearance. Nt's a Peach!" commented the editor. 1eitig.inlin was Clerk a Clinton White rabbits "with long hairand pink eyes," were offered for sale by S. Brownhill, Mountain St., from 256 up. The bass limit for Ontario fish- ?men was reduced from eight to we. C . "Kennedy Inn," Bearnsville, open- ed for business. Pure Silk hosiery was on sale at ' A. Faun.der.s' store, with no men- tion of rauonigg._ - ISAAC WALTONS / 'pei. PLAN CASTING MEET AT FAIR GROUNDS The League plans a Casting Tournament at the Beamsville Fair Grounds on June l, starting at 2.00 pm, with the regular casting schedule to begin June tr.; The followng clubs were rcprc- sentefii Hamilton Angling and Barnum Association, St. Cathar- ines ind Lincoln County Angling and Hunting Association, Union Rod and Gun Club, Wetland Arr- trate and Hunting Association and the Haldimand County Hunt- ere..and, Angling Association. . Plenty of houses and flats to rent, In the election of matings, Harry Banks was named pres" dent, Phil Wismer, Jordan Sta- tion, first vice-president, Frank Barclay, Wenand, second vice- president, and Reg White, Hafi- ingr}. s.".r.etarrtrHsurer. _ During the war the League has been inactive/trut now that the boys are home, all are eager t0 Ire! busy with the rods. Renewed interest in fly and bait casting was displayed at a meeting of the Lower Lakes Casting League, held last Thurs- day evening at thehome of Harry Banks, Beamsvillc. 20 Years Ago From Tho Expma File- of 1926 M 7 ----- " LR, f PORN-fri/CL Mrs. Chas, Culp, Lake Shore, on Jan. 9, a son. (filed-if: Clinton, 'iiai'ii'rsiiii,'2C' The "Class of 1921" was completely identified for us by hat of the late John Parker, aged 90. Mrs. Albert LHurst, R. R. 2 Beamsville. According to Mrs. ’176‘ivliml) {0111-15011 enlisted with thrlyy.st, tho line-tip is as follows: back T,": Lois Anderson, Mae 'p/e/let,',' . ' Julilke, Viola Hurst, Lena Book. May Caine ainl Ina jolmsmi; ty (lllcretliesn)g.."res HI the Coun- gent rIclw, (l/ite/rc,',:' Bill Wilson, John Hicks, principal, . . r 'ran mam \ n ari'is. ,,,,f,y,v,,ty'e,yrim! M..rs. Chas, arr) ra , C) m /f " Rev. P. R. Nie and family arriv Beamsville frlom Palmerston Tuesday. He is the Anglican-re Mrs. Sylvester Ryckman brol small bone in her back when she DIED-un Clinton, Francis Same, lict of the late John Parlrer nrrpr A. Hrunsberéér Gai' grocery business of tl Wood. l The village council refunded $5 poll tax to H. E. Johnston, he being under age. Rev. Cl, E. McLeod was appointed to the school board to fill the vac ancy created by R. D. Bennett. Wanted-A capable, reliable person to open a hotel in Beamsville. Na opposition. _ Taking the best in his stride, Jack Knowles won the coveted singles trophy and a gold medal in the On- 'tario Bowling Associatiou's finals at, Hamilton on Friday night to lead llocal bowlers in their most successful) I competition. l Besides Jack Knowles, Harvey Tufford and Dave Aiton won prizes in the men's singles. In the men's trebles, A. N. Payne, A. G. Clark and Harvey Tufford (skip) were runners Isp in the Blue Top Trophy and re- .‘CElVCd silver medals. Charles Good, ‘Harry N. Reid and Jack Knowles "skip) came fourth in the Bucking, }ham Trophy play. E. M. Juhlke, Brock Snyder and A. G. Harvey (skip) took the silver medal as run- 'ners-up for the Spectator Trophy, and in the Men's Doubles, A. G. Clark and'Harvey Tufford received ninth prize. / 30 YEARS AGO" J 6 Not only in one or two cup comp- etitions were the local men repre- sented, but in five different tonmeys the Beamsville bowlers got into the prize money. I Local Bowlers Have Big W eeld M /o - tf " f JACK KNOWLES LEADS BEAMS-ll VILLE CLUB IN O.B.A. TO IM-l, PORTANT WIN AT HAMILTONI - Foy $5.50 you could spend a Restiu) Night on Lake Erie, as guests of the C & B Line, sailing from Buffalo. "The Star Car - Tomorrow's Car Today," at J. Barnardo, Grimsby. Mrs. S. T. Creet and Miss Creet had just returned from France, Empire Day fell on Monday and "everyaue was going to the Vineland Sports." RABBrrsisr sale, white rabbits with long hair and pink eyes, from 25c up.-S. Broyvnhilll Mountain St. "Kennedy Inn" was the newest of Beamsville's lunchrooms. Still another house for rent, this) time "a seven-roamed house at Grobb school house." "The avrrage woman has a v5cab- ulary of only 800 words. A small stock-but, oh, what a turnover!" 'From The Express Files of 1926 ixcerph from "Express" Files of JANUARY 10, 1917 20Years Ate Hf _ / " Nie and family arrived in Pioudrston last the Anglican -rector. back when she wi, is purchased the the late Thomas broke a Reid Team ”‘13:; Captures Cup For Third Time The new reeve oi Beamsvulc IS Charles Garlett; and the coundll com- prises Wilson, Hobdcn. Ortlx and Trcvelym Clinton and Louth elected A6Fr"p"" WM“, ,, reeves and councils by acclamation. A. D.cMiddaugh was elected South Grimsby rceve by a majority of l. Grimsby's rcevc, C. T. Farrell, was re-elected. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1917 Nursing Sister, Lena A. Davis who was seriously in at Salonika, with malaria, has returned to duty again. “Humid, “a: mm...“ bVP a”, w-..“ BORN-At Cayuga, Jan. 2 to Mr, and Mrs. G. E. Hudson, l?fm MARRIED-Thomas Clare Coul- son to Florence Irene Gray. Major William Andrews received the D. S. O. Pte. Charles Wilcox died chial pueumoui? in France "rfAiiitrriD-siiss Barbara May McArthur to Walter F. Ruas of Det- wit. Geo. Konkle has moved his sawmill to the old stand, east of Beamsville and will be prepared to do sawing this winter. T u, Jaw __.._.PF.W_ev. The Bowling Club is sure placing and keeping Beamsville on the map and in news. .-tltst.sr::ii / 30 YEARS AGO' / - t __ - __ .‘ .‘.\.‘.\ M. Frampton was installed as WAX, of Ivy Masonic lodge for I917. The oldest Jordan landmark, the workshop of Jacob Housser, was torn down last week. . Excerpts from "Express" Files Beamsville is of bron- of