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The first“ electrically driven street car arrived in Richmond Hill on the Metropolitan Railway line on January 14, 1897, to the excitement of the population. The last electrically- driven car ran over these tracks in the late autumn of 1948 when the “radials” were replaced by buses in an effort to conserve electricity during the post-war period of hydro shortage. The Metropolitan, one of several electric lines radiating out from the City of Toronto (hence the name “radials”), was a project of McKenzie and Mann. The first stage, from the CPR station at the former city limits to the top of Hogg‘s Hollow, had been built for some months when The Liberal ran the following an- nouncement on Oct. 29, 1896: “After long delays for various reasons the Metropolitan Railway Company is extending its line from its present terminus at York Mills. The first sod was turned before sunrise last Monday morning by Mr. Moyes, who always said he would push it through to Richmond Hill. “A gang of nearly 100 men have been working all week and every day teams and men are being engaged to push the work along. The company hopes to have the work completed by the 20th of next month." By the next issue it was reported that between 300 and 400 men were em- ployed between Rich- mond Hill and York Mills, SHOPPERS WORLD ALBION Albion Rd. at Kipling 742-1025 COMMUNITY STAINLESS by ONEIDA yesterdays 40-PIECE SERVICE FOR 8...$109.95 4-PIECE SERVING SET.,. $1.00 (reg‘ $14.95) Total Value by mary dawson Bonus Offer! Electric street cars arrived here in 1897 40-PIECE SERVICE includes 8 each: Teaspoons, Dessert Spoons, Dinner Knives, Dinner Forks, Salad Forks. bi bite} 5 110.95 and in spite of broken weather, the contractors, Curren & Hussey of Pittsburgh, thought the line to the Hill could be completed by the above date. However. the weather. was not the only thing causing delays in the work. The editor of The Liberal also reported on November 9 that on Wednesday morning a gang of men who were working below Thornhill marched up Yonge Street, carrying their red flag. and demanded an advance in wages. They were joined by the men working at the south end of Richmond Hill (opposite the Harding farm) and laid their complaint before M. A. Wray, superintendent of construction. He got both gangs back to work by promising them $1.25 a day instead of $1.00. beginning that morning. The strikers sang “For He‘s A Jolly Good Fellow“ as they swung their picks and shovels in establishing the grade the line would follow and as they laid ties. The steel rails came from the Carnegie Mills in Pittsburg, Pa. Each was 80 feet in length and weighed about 600 lbs. Teams of horses hauled The men were assisted by plows designed for the work and manufac- tured at the Wilkinson Shops. Toronto Junctions It took three strong men to hold each plow as many large stones had been wedged into the side of the road by early road builders. A matching 4-Piece Serving Set just $1.01 When you buy a 40-Piece Service for Eight including a handsome storage tray. most patterns in stock SHOPPERS WORLD BRAMPTON Hwy. 10 at Steele: Ave. 451-1625 The 10 miles of track were laid by the agreed date of November 20. Indeed the first car reached Richmond Hill November 19 between 9 and 10 pm. but it came from Thornhill without the benefit of electric power. six rails at a time from the Richmond Hill station of the GTR. Instead that first railway car ever seen in Richmond Hill arrived drawn by horses. Two trips a day each way were planned at first, this being increased to one every hour. Thomas N. Shea Real Estate merged yesterday with Family Trust Corporation‘ becoming the real estate division of that company. Last week marked the first anniversary of Family Trust. A celebration breakfast was “The only thing that changes is our name," said Thomas N. Shea. chairman and founder of both companies, in a news release. Shea-Family Trust merge Street people are feet people. They’re neat people who meet people. Why not join up? Take a walk- nanrlrma. ONEIDA'S HEIRLOOM STAINLESS 40-PIECE SERVICE FOR 8....517000 4-PIECE SERVING SET... $1 .00 (reg. $22.95) 40-PIECE SERVICE FOR 8....379‘95 4-PIECE SERVING SET... $1.00 (reg, $10.95) Total Value of Offer ON EIDA’S DELUXE STAINLESS Total Value of Offer $1.00 $ 171.00 HILLCREST MALL Yonge 52.. Richmond Hill 884-5440 Ceremonies marking the official merger of Thos. N. Shea Ltd.’s real estate operation with Family Trust Corporation Realtor were held yesterday at the Aurora Highlands Golf Club, with the Registrar of Real Estate, Mr. John Cox held for all sales associates, who were presented with plaques naming them “charter associates" of Family Trust. pawn/palm)”- 4 Walk a block.Today. Thomas Shea is joined by his brother Robert. a lawyer, and Robert Davies, a chartered accountant. as president and vice-president respectively of Family Trust. Bill Jackson also is a viceâ€"president and Henry Wolf is manager of the mortgage division. ’[flU/I Robert Shea also is this year‘s president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. He and I am in receipt of a list supplied to me by the Assessment Commissioner under Section 23 of The Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1970, as amended, which shows the school support of every inhabitant who is entitled to direct taxes for school support purposes. The list was publicly posted in my office on the 26th day of October, 1977. You are hereby requested to examine the list for any errors or omissions in my office at the Municipal Offices, 10266 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. The last day for the filing of applications for the revision of the list is November 11th, 1977, as required pursuant to Section 516 (2h) of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1970 as amended. I shall attend at my office on the 26th day of October, 1977, between the hours of 8:30 am. and 4:30 pm. for the revision of the list and shall continue to do so from day to day, except Saturday and Sunday, until all applications filed On or before November 11th, 1977, have been disposed of. c. David Weldon, Clerk, A GREAT CHOICE This year. Canada Savings Bonds offer you a great choice. There's a new Regular lnterest Bond that pays interest each year. And a new Compound Interest Bond that re-invests your interest automatically. earning interest on your interest. SAFETY, INSTANT CASH AND A GOOD RETURN Both new bonds retain the great features that have helped to make Canada Savings Bonds the favourite investment for millions of Canadians over the past 31 years. They're a safe. secure investment. They're instant cash anytime. And they earn good interest ~â€" year after year_. New Canada Savings Bonds are dated November 1. 1977 and yield an average annual interest 0f8.06°/o when held to maturity in 1986. Each new bond begins with 7% interest the first year and earns 8. 25% interest fur each of the remaining 8 years. If you want a regular annual income from your investment. you‘ll like the new Regular Interest Bond which pays interest automatically each Nov. lst. You have the choice of receiving your interest either by cheque or by direct deposit into your chequing or savings account. This new direct deposit feature is an added convenience for you. REGULAR INTEREST BOND TWO NEW CANADA SAVINGS BONDS _ TO ALL INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL ENTITLED TO DIRECT TAXES FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PURPOSES NOTICE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL COMPOUND INTEREST OR REGULAR INTEREST Thomas Shea are the first two brothers to have served as OREA presidents. officiating. Participating in the ceremonies were (from left to right) Robert A. Shea, President, Doug Bennett, Richmond Hill Manager, Robert M. Davies, Executive Vice- Pres., Thos N. Shea, Chairman. Town of Richmond Hill, 10266 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario. 884-8101 Octobei 26, 1977 You can buy the Regular Interest Bond for cash wherever you bank ur invest In dennminatinns ot-5300. $500. $1,000 and $5.000. COMPOUND INTEREST BOND lfyou seek savings growth, or an investment fur the fixture. or a retirement fund. you'll chousc the new 7 ~11 III’ WW‘ (/4 "M9 “CD/5C\\ 1) «I; ‘W GE TACUUAIIV TED SPECIAL! 25% For the month of November HA l/E MOI/ED! «FORMERLY THE VIENNESE BEAUTY SALON AND BARBER SHOP! 28 LEVENDALE RD., RICHMOND HILL 884-5021 Just 60 shOrt steps from our old premises THE NEW LOCATION OF GARY Er MANDY PETRY THE HILL HAIRSTYLING ALL PERMS GAB Y and MANDY with 31 years combined experience '0 OFF THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. 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