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and only fresh ones are placed upon the market.
reliable than imported seeds, and consequently to be
Mr. Newman also does an extensive
business in fruit ; in 1878, his crop of grapes aggre¬
gating four tons, including the Hartford, Concord
and Deleware varieties. All new varieties of vege¬
tables are thoroughly tested previous to placing the
seeds on the market, thus avoiding disappointment.
Mr. Newman, in consequence of the demand, has
concluded to enlarge his gardens, a proof positive
that his care and caution are coupled with the enter¬
prise so necessary for success.
BENJAMIN AND THOMAS COOK.
These gentlemen are the sons of Joseph and
Elizabeth Cook, and were born in Augusta. Ben¬
jamin commenced life as a farmer. In 1865, he
married Elizabeth Gray, who has borne him four
In 1869, he removed to Andrewsville,
In 1878, he held the
position of Deputy-Reeve of Montague.
children.
Thomas Cook married, in 1863, Mary Jane Gray,
by whom he had three children. Mr. Cook first
carried on business as miller in Kemptville, removing
to Burritt’s Rapids,- and, in 1868, entering into
partnership with Benjamin, at Andrewsville. The
brothers purchased the grist mill (shown in the
illustration) in 1869, from Rufus and Silas Andrews,
The mill has a capacity
for grinding 500 bushels of wheat per diem. For
several years, the flour ground at this mill has
secured the first prize at the county and local
fairs. The Messrs. Cook are also the proprietors
of an extensive shingle mill. At one time Mr.
Thomas Cook represented the municipality in the
Counties’ Council. Both gentlemen are members
of the Methodist Church, staunch advocates of total
abstinence, and public spirited citizens.
M. K. EVERTTS.
M. K. Evertts, of Easton’s Corners, was born in
1835. In 1856, he married Margaret M., daughter
Mr. Evertts is the son of Elisha
A. Evertts, of Augusta, and grandson of R. Evertts,
a U. E. Loyalist and an officer in the British army,
also one of the first and most prominent citizens of
Augusta,
by the Justices in Quarter Sessions assembled, also
Elisha A. Evertts
of Dundas.
The subject of this sketch since his settlement in
Wolford has repeatedly represented the Township
in the Counties’ Council. He is a live business
man, doing at all seasons an extensive business
in the purchase of farm products and stock. His
success has been due to an energy which never
tires, and a sterling integrity, by which he has won
and retained the confidence reposed in him by his
fellow citizens.
HENRY MERRICK, M. P. P.
Mr. Merrick is the son of Stephen Merrick, and
the grandson of William Merrick, who was one of
the first settlers at Merrickville, building mills there
which subsequently gave the present name to the
village. Henry Merrick was born at Merrickville,
and for several years was engaged in the manu¬
facture of woolen goods, but is at present in the
mercantile business. In 1875, he was elected
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge
for British America. He has also been a Deputy
Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of
Orangemen of British America, and is at present
Grand Master of the Orange Order for Canada.
He was first returned to Parliament for North
Leeds and Grenville at the general election of
1871, being re-elected in 1874. Mr. Merrick is a
Liberal Conservative in politics, and since he
became a member of the Legislative Assembly
has taken a deep interest in promoting an Act for
the incorporation of the Orange Society.
CHARLES FERGUSON, M. P.
The family from which Mr. Ferguson is descended
emigrated Írom Drumgunnion, Leitrim, Ireland, and
settled in the Township of Kitley, where the subject
of this sketch was born, he being the son of Mr.
Robert Ferguson. Mr, Ferguson studied medicine,
and graduated at the University of Queen’s College,
Kingston, in 1859. He married Miss Bell, of Oxford,
sister of the late Robert Bell, C. E., who represented
the County of Russell in the Canadian Assembly
previous to confederation. Dr. Ferguson was first
returned to Parliament at the general election for
1874. He was unseated on petition, but re-elected
the same year. In 1878, he was again elected, his
opponent being Francis Jones. As a medical gentle¬
man, he commands an extensive practice over a
large area of country in the vicinity of Kemptville,
where he resides.
Stephen’s Creek received its name from the fact
that Roger Stevens, a brother to Elder Abel Stevens,