Subscribe..
VISIT OF GODFREY WAUD SPENCER
[People’s Press, 11 April 1916]
Mr. G. W. Spencer of Little Current, Manitoulin Islands, has been shaking hands with his old friends in Welland, but says he finds few of the old boys left. Mr. Spencer was station agent at the G.T.R. “nigh” on 30 years ago, but still retains his youthful vigor and is enjoying life as in “ye olden days”. After leaving Welland he was some years manager for the firm of Morwood & Hagar who carried on an extensive lumber business at that place, being owners of Lacloche Island. Both members of the above firm are now deceased, their mills at that place being destroyed by fire some years ago. Mr. Spencer has become one of Little Current’s solid citizens, and has held numerous offices, being license inspector at one time-but the island has been dry for some years with the exception that there is plenty of good water surrounding it. A railway now connects the island with the main land which makes it very convenient for the populace. There are two hotels in the village doing a nice business. He has been assessor for the village and says that there is one thing they have Welland beat on, and that is their taxes- “only 43 mills this year,” but no doubt Welland can raise them a “point or two” on the assessment.
Add A Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.