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“ip * i 4 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 aggregating four tons, including the Hartford, Concord and Deleware varieties. All new varieties of vegetables 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 enterprise so necessary for success. BENJAMIN AND THOMAS COOK. These gentlemen are the sons of Joseph and Elizabeth Cook, and were born in Augusta. Benjamin 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 manufacture 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 gentleman, 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,
