Basic Image Collection

: 1991 Cookstown Fair; Photo taken during the 1991 Cookstown Fair showing three men riding in the front seat of a wagon, drawn by two light coloured draft horses in front of a long dome shaped exhibition building.

: 1991 Cookstown Women's Institute Members; Coloured photograph showed members of the 1991 Cookstown Women's Institute, that attended the meeting. There are two rows of women: six in the back standing, and four in the front seated. Back Row (L to R)- Delilah (Dell) Evans, Florence Ley, Olive Parker, Stella Webster, Cissie Sharp, Joan McLean. Front Row - Muriel Smith, Anne Monkman, Hazel Trotter (d.1993), Eva Carter.

: 1991 Santa Claus Parade; Image taken at 1991 Santa Claus Parade.The image shows a float that is being pulled by a transport truck. The float is decorated as Santa Claus' sleight, and appears to be pulled by reindeers.

: 25 Year Gift Presentation; Mrs. Anne Monkman presenting 25 year gifts to Women's Institute members Mrs. Hazel Trotter, Mrs. Muriel Smith, Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Lizzie Donnell, Mrs. Monkman (in the red dress) Mrs. Keatha Riley and Mrs. Olive Parker, in 1977.

: 25th Wedding Anniversary of Thomas & Jennie Donelly; This photo was taken on the occasion of Thomas and Jennie Donnelly's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. They were married in 1909. Pictured from left to right - Front Row: Byard Donnelly, who later joined the Toronto Fire Dept., Jennie Donnelly (mother), Mary Donnelly (youngest daughter), and Thomas Donnelly (father). Back Row: Harvey Donnelly, Kathleen Donnelly, Wray Donnelly, Dora Donnelly, May (Reive) Donnelly, Zella Donnelly, Francis Donnelly, and Edith Donnelly. Francis and Byard were both in World War II - Francis was in Engineers and Byard was in the Navy. Wray Donnelly worked in the mines in Sudbury. Mrs. May Reive was a nurse and graduated from Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Orillia., IHS585

: 30 Year Volunteer Service Award - Ross Wallace; The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Eric Hoskins, and MPP Aileen Carroll present Ross Wallace a 30 Year Volunteer Service Award for long time dedication to the Innisfil Historical Society. The three people tend in front of a sign dedicated to Ontario Volunteers. [L-R] Eric Hoskins, Ross Wallace, Aileen Carroll., IHS4290

: 320 Killarney Beach Road; Image of the historic house located at 320, Killarney Beach Road, Lefroy. This house got a telephone switchboard when moved from store (Ardill's) before First World War., IHS488

: 321Killarney Beach Road; Former Ralston home 321 Killarney Beach Road - housed the telephone switchboard after it was moved from 320 Killarney Beach Road - Mary Ralston. Prior to First World War Ross Ardill took over managerial duties from his father, J.F. Ardill. The next year Walter Ralston became local manager (at 320) then moved to 321 Killarney Beach Road. Innisfil Telephone Co. Lefroy Telephone, IHS490

: 35th Regimental Band 1908; The 35th Regimental Band 1908, Thornton. The Band members can be seen posed for the image, wearing their official uniforms and holding their instruments where possible. Officers: Honorary President (J.A. Corbett not in this picture), Fred Tomlinson, lst Vice President Alex Stewart, 2nd Vice President Bert Ayerst, (not in this picture), Musical Director Robert Lennox, Secretary J.A. Stewart, Treasurer Harcourt Blackstock; Back row left to right: Fred Tomlinson, Alex Stewart. Second row left to right: Fred Nixon, Wilfred T. Hill, Melville H. Corbett, M. Lewis, R. Stewart, Sam J. Maiel, John A. Stewart, J. Frank Ayerst, Jim M. Speers; Third Row left to right: Richard Livingston, Harrison Ayerst, Wesley B.N. Banting, Robert Lennox, William J. Coburn, Harcourt Blackstock, Robert D. Henry; Bottom row left to right: Arthur William Fletcher (cousin to source), T. William Ayerst, Roy Blackstock (only one still living 1977), B. Smith, C. Herbert Fisher, Herbert (Bert) G. Arnold. Music, IHS1750

: 40th Anniversary of Laura and Tom Mayes; Colour photograph taken at 'McKillicans' during what appears to be an event. The image shows five women situated indoors, around a table. [L-R] Mrs. Tom Graham (Bernice), Mrs. Bill Riley, Mrs. Sadie Walker (William), Mrs. Art. Kidd (Josena), Mrs. Ira Wilson (Gladys).

: 40th Wedding Anniversary of Edgar & Lois Sturgeon; Image taken at the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Edgar and Lois (Nee. Todd) Sturgeon. [L-R] Mrs. Margaret (Wilfred) Peacock, Edgar Sturgeon, Lois Sturgeon, Donald. Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS1167

: 40th Wedding Anniversary of Torrance & Jean Black; Black and white photography taken at the fortieth wedding anniversary of Torrance and Jean Black. The couple can be seen standing behind a table which holds a tiered cake and candles. Torrance Black is wearing a suit with a flower attached to his jacket. Jean Black is wearing a floral dress and eyeglasses., IHS1271

: 50th Anniversary - Mr. & Mrs. R. Constable; 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Constable. The couple can be seen sitting indoors, both unwrapping a present that sits on their laps. Taken from page 86 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History, Volume 11., IHS3382-91D

: 50th Anniversary Churchill Women's Institute; 50th Anniversary of Churchill Women's Institute, photograph of members in 1953: Front row: left to right: Mrs. Robert Sinclair, Mrs. Norman King, Mrs. Ronald Allan, Mrs. Russell Stewart, Mrs. Joel Prosser, Mrs. Sydney Thomas, Mrs. Edward Sloan, Mrs. Bill Richardson, Mrs. Harvey Ralston Second row: Mrs. Chalmer Pratt, Mrs. Joseph Ferrier, Mrs. Charles Lucas, Mrs. Allan Todd, Mrs. Kenneth Sturgeon, Mrs. Arthur Watson, Mrs. Alick Saunter, Mrs. George Constable, Mrs. Reuben Lucas, Mrs. Edgar Sturgeon, Mrs. Harry Todd, Mrs. Robert King Third row: Mrs. Allen Baldwin, Mrs. Gregg Davis, Mrs. Cyril Spence, Mrs. Chris Burns, Mrs. Jack Constable, Mrs. Gordon Todd, Mrs. Mac Stewart, Mrs. Frank S. Kell, Mrs. Jack Reive, Mrs. Mac Constable, Mrs. Bill Kelly., IHS615

: 50th Wedding Anniversary - Mr. & Mrs. G. Gordon; 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mrs. Birdie Gordon (Cross) and Mr. Garfield Gordon, held at Stroud Community Hall on February 26, 1966. Over 150 people attended. The couple can be seen standing behind a table that holds a decorated tiered cake. Newspaper article regarding the anniversary party is on file., IHS1566

: 5th Line School Tyrone - 1891; Image of the 5th Line School, located in Tyrone. The image shows the students posed outside of the school in smart clothing. The students are unknown except for Gertrude Reid (later Mrs. Ledgerwood of Taber, Alberta) sixth child from the left in the front row, and Florence Reed (later Mrs. David H. Ross of Cookstown) seventh child from the left in the front row., IHS4072

: 6 Church Street; Photograph from the early twentieth century of the home located at 6 Church Street in Cookstown. In 1912 the lot was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. William T. and Dinah Miners, who hired William Robinson, a local builder, to build the home that still stands today. It was bricked by Ed Burling and featured a furnace, hot water radiator heating, a pantry, three bedrooms, and a large front hall. The building is also unique in that it has verandahs running along the full width of the house on both the first and second storeys. The home was later sold to Mr. David Marwood and his wife Rebecca (née Mathewson). The home then passed to their son, Bert Marwood, until his death in 1969, when it was then sold to Clarence and Grace Kirby. The photo shows Mrs. Dinah Miners standing in front of the home wearing a long dark coloured dress and hat. A plank sidewalk is also visible running along the front yard. The bare tree in the foreground suggests the photo was taken in early spring or late autumn.

: 60Th Anniversary Of Mrs. and Mrs. Johnson Black; This photo was taken to commemorate the 60th wedding anniversary of Johnson Black and his wife Louisa (née Robins) who were married in 1871. The photograph was taken outside of St. James United Church in Stroud and shows Mrs. Black in a long-sleeved dark dress and Mr. Black in a dark suit holding his fedora. They are surrounded by several bouquets of flowers and appear to be standing directly in front the church's wall., IHS4291

: 60th Anniversary- Cookstown Women's Institute; Black and white photograph taken in 1961 during the sixtieth anniversary of the Cookstown Women's Institute. Two women stand in front of a decorated wall, with a sign indicating "60 Years", and the Cooktown Women's Institute emblem, with three maple leaves above. [L-R] S. Riley (President of Cookstown Women's Institute), H. Trotter (Secretary-Treasurer of Cookstown Women's Institute).

: 8 Church Street; Photo of the exterior of the home of William T. Miners and his wife Dinah, which later became the Presbyterian Manse in 1918 when it was purchased for $2,100. The Miners commissioned the home's construction by William Robinson, a well known local builder who also owned a saw mill, around 1911. It is located on 8 Church Street. The black and white photo shows a three-storey brick home with a small front porch and second floor balcony. The windows have dark decorative shutters and the roof is box gabled. A man in a black coat and hat stands on the balcony. The house also had a unique interior including a leaded glass window with a thistle, shamrock, and rose pattern in its frosted glass., IHS2714

: 80th Cookstown Women's Institute Anniversary; Black and white image of a stage during the 80th Anniversary of Cookstown Women's Institute. Five women can be seen sat on the stage, and one is standing by a podium speaking to the audience. The stage is decorated with flowers. On the back wall of the stage there are three posters celebrating the institute. Seated [L-R]: Keatha Riley, Moira Hunt, Jessie Steers, Anne Monkman, Grace Kirby. Standing: Guest speaker from CKVR TV.

: 90 Foot Tree Removed From Cookstown Street; Image showing a 90 Foot tree being removed from Cooktown Street. The tree was 125 years old. In the image the tree can be seen standing, with a man in the branches operating the chainsaw to begin the process of cutting it down. Some of the branches have already been removed. The houses and stores can be seen behind the tree on street view.

: A Gathering of Neighbours; A gathering of neighbours in 1909 in Holly, before Zelma Srigley left as a missionary to China. The image shows eight women standing behind three that are seated. [L-R] Back Row: Zelma Srigley, M. Miller, Chrissie Little, Louisa Miller, unknown, Florence Miller, and Bertha Srigley. Front Row: Mrs. Frances Srigley, Mrs. Archer, and Mrs. Dorothy Miller., IHS2699

: A Group of Cookstown Red Cross Workers; Photo of a group of Cookstown Red Cross Workers. Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Mabel Fidler, Mrs. Elsie Couse, Mrs. Laura Carr, Mrs. Ethel Allison, Mrs. Eva Lewis, Mrs. Dorcus Atkinson, Mrs. Evelyn Arnold, and Miss Marion Webb.

: A Jutras Litter Carrier; Image showing a Jutras Litter Carrier. A Jutras Litter Carrier is used to transport manure on farms, this one was new in 1946. This image was taken on the property of Reg Reed., IHS4025

: A group of young women performing a dance; An image of a group of women performing dance - they seem to be posed with semi-circle accessories to accompany the dance. [L-R] Back row: Margaret Reid, Mayma Black, Suzzie McCockey, Minerva Bowman, Maude Hill. Middle row: Margaret Patimer, Ida Hunter, Eva Steld, Debbie Reid, Eda McCrew. Front row: Lene Latemer, Meta McConnell, Maggie Constable., IHS4344

: Abraham Hussey; Portrait of Abraham Hussey of Barrie, who was married to Grace Rogerson of the 3rd Line. The photo shows only his face and shoulders, and he is wearing a long beard and dark coat., IHS2366

: Acme Ice Cream Truck; The Acme Ice Cream truck from Toronto delivered ice cream to the Stonecroft Motor Camp in milk-can like containers. The Imperial Oil Company brought hydro to Stonecroft from Barrie, and it was also one of the first locations to be serviced by Bell Telephone from Barrie. Pictured in this photo standing in the passenger side door are Jeff and Herb, the delivery men. The truck has double rear tires and the words "Acme Ice Cream" and "Owned and Operated by Canadians" painted on its side., IHS1830

: Ada Quantz and Jennie Hulburd; An image showing to sisters posing prior to a trip to Florida. Both women are wearing dresses and eyeglasses. Mrs. Jennie Maude Hulburd is Mr. Harold Sheppard's mother - this image was taken at his house in Belle Ewart. [L-R] Mrs. Ada Quantz, Mrs. Jennie Maude Hulburd., IHS690

: Addie Allan, Annie Rothwell, And Robert Boyes; Portrait of Addie Allan, Annie Rothwell, and Annie's future husband Robert Boyes. The photo was likely taken before they were married., IHS1169

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