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Carnegie Library (1913)

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28 Division Street South

Designated in 1988

When American steel magnate Andrew Carnegie retired from active business in 1901, he devoted the rest of his years to philanthropy. In his lifetime, he donated $56 million to build 2,509 libraries throughout the world. Of the 125 Carnegie libraries built in Canada, 111 were built in Ontario. Kingsville was offered funding and a library by-law was voted upon during the 1911 Municipal Election, which passed 235-34. By-law No. 222 authorized the purchase of a library site (not to exceed $800) and annual maintenance of “an amount equal to ten per cent of the cost of erection thereof,” in order to qualify for the $5,000 Carnegie Library grant. Windsor architects Crane & Pennington designed the library, and Kingsville Council had to approve an additional $2,000 to add to Carnegie’s donation to cover the building costs. The Woodiwiss Brothers were masons for the project and the Oxley Brothers the contractors.

Established first in England during the 1820s, Mechanics’ Institutes began as voluntary associations of working men seeking self-improvement through education. The community-based institutes offered evening lectures, lending libraries and periodical reading rooms. Members were supposed to learn the underlying scientific principles of their work as well as the general value of “rational information.” The concept spread quickly elsewhere, including British N America where the Montreal Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1828 and the York Mechanics’ Institute in 1830. Other institutes followed, especially in Ontario but also in NS and BC. In 1895 Ontario included 311 institutes with a total of 31,195 members.

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Mechanics’ Institute

There has been an Act passed at the last sitting of the Legislature regarding the changing of Mechanic’s institutes into Free Libraries, and making it possible to maintain such by direct taxation. This would increase the usefulness of the institute and the cost of sustaining it would be much greater. The matter will be presented to the council at their next meeting.

The government grant towards pub. libtaries (sic) is $250, of which $150 is to be spent in books, $50 in papers and magazines, and $50 towards maintenance of library.

The Kingsville Reporter, May 3, 1895 p.8

The Mechanics’ Institute people have labored hard to make a public library to give to this town some of the intellectual privileges that only the more wealthy can afford. The town council have decided not to take over the institute this year. The managers in consequence have decided to give a local entertainment in the town hall. Musical and literary upstairs and ice cream and cake downstairs. All the friends are asked to help the funds up a little by attending this fine entertainment. Admission only 10 cents. June 25th is the date set.

The Kingsville Reporter, June 14, 1895 p.4

VILLAGE COUNCIL

[. . .] Dr. Wigle and the other directors of the Mechanic’s Institute petitioned the council asking them to take over the Institute and make a public library of it and appoint a board of directors of their own. The petition was accepted and the Institute taken over, and the following board of directors appointed: F.A. Wigle, Howard Scratch, Owen Harris, C.J. Ballard, and the present council board.

The Kingsville Reporter, September 11, 1896 p.1

The public library is open and free to everybody in Kingsville and South Gosfield. All that is necessary in order to get books is to register by name. Applicants must be fourteen years of age or over.

The Kingsville Reporter, October 23, 1896 p.5

Librarian Wanted.

Applications for the position of Librarian for Kingsville Public Library may be made to the secretary, Fred. Forster, until Saturday, April 26th. Salary, $1.50 per week. Hours, from 1.30 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.

By order of the Board. Dr. Allworth. Chairman.

The Kingsville Reporter, April 18, 1902 p.5

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Cascadden House (1913)

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214 Division Street South

It was a shock when David Cascadden died in 1898. He was undergoing an operation to have a finger amputated and his heart stopped “while under the influence of chloroform.” Cascadden left behind a wife, Louisa, and 11 children: Cornelia, Alexander, Golden, Gordon, Mary, James, Charles, Blanche, Cyrene, Orlando and David. By 1911, all the children had moved on except for James and David, who lived with Louisa on Stanley Street. Louisa purchased the lot on the the corner of Stanley and Division streets from Lucinda McLean and her sons built this home for the three of them in 1913. The house was sold in 1915 to George Jasperson when David married Ethel Remington, and Louisa and James moved to Windsor.

Volunteer Reunion

Memories of 1838 and 1866 – Pleasant Gathering at Kingsville

On Thursday evening of last week, in spite of the inclement weather, there was a goodly reunion of the former members of old No. 7 Infantry Company, (of which Dr. S.A. King was captain) at a banquet at the Grovedale House, Kingsville.

The surviving members of the original company are as follows: – David Cascadden, Thomas Bertrand, Benj. Wigle, Chas. Smith, Louis Govereau, Thomas Scratch, Wm. Black, John Welch, Albert Scratch, James Potts, John Cooper, Joseph McDonald, Luke Scratch, Wm. Craft, Newell Woodiwiss, David Elliott, Frank Davis, Thaddeus Scratch, Joseph H. Wigle, Samuel Wigle, Charles Richardson, Steven Fulmer, Henry Bertrand, Henry Malott, Alfred Scratch, Adolphus Scratch, Arthur Maynard, Michael Brennan, Joshua Ulch. These brave men rallied for the defense of our shores in the year 1866 against the Fenians. It was a bright Sabbath day in June, 1866, when the information was received that a large troop of Fenians had left Sandusky, Ohio, and were winding their way towards our shores. The news spread towards our shores. The news sprang like wild-fire from house to house and messengers were sent to the various members of company No. 7 to shoulder arms and hasten to headquarters. Most of the members were farmers, and upon hearing the news they at once left their homes to answer the roll call and prepared for battle. Being filled with that true patriotic spirit they did not flinch at the fate that was apparently before them, but advanced bravely to the front determined, if necessary, to give up their lives in defence of their homes and property. The officers in command were Dr. S.A. King, captain; Frank Davis, lieutenant; Geo. Rumble and David Elliott, sergeants; Benjamin Wigle, Joshua Wigle, and Almeron Wigle, corporals. Invitations were also extended to Samuel Black, John Woodiwiss, James Sisson and Henry Harris, surviving members of the company, who fought in the rebellion of ‘37 and ‘38. Through the management of Sergeant Elliott, proprietor of the Grovedale House, the dining hall was fitly decorated with flags and guns in commemoration of the event.

Amherstburg Echo, November 15, 1895 p.1

Mr. George Jasperson yesterday acquired the house and lot corner of Division and Stanley streets from Cascadden Bros. Mr. Jasperson will overhaul the property and put it in shape for renting. We understand the Cascadden brothers will remove to Windsor.

The Kingsville Reporter, March 11, 1915 p.5

Capt. Sheates, of the Str Pelee, has removed from Owen Sound to this place and is occupying the upper flat of Mr. Jasperson’s new house corner of Division and Stanley streets.

The Kingsville Reporter, August 26, 1915 p.5

CASCADDEN

On Tuesday last Mrs. Cascadden, relict of the late David Cascadden of this town, died in Windsor, at the home of Oliver Jones, aged 76 years. Deceased had been ailing for years with heart trouble, and had been living in Windsor for some time. She leaves the following children: Mrs. Thos. Knight, Gosfield South; Alex., Kingsville; Goldie, Pontiac; Gordon, Charles, Cyrene, Orlando, Windsor; David, Detroit, and James of London. She also leaves brothers and sisters as follows: Mrs. Joseph McDonald, Kingsville; Mrs. Sim. Steward, McGregor; Mrs. Bessie Lake, Salt Lake City, and Gordon Nutson of Owosso, Mich. The funeral takes place here this afternoon, at 2 o’clock from the home of her son, Alex. Interment will be made in Greenhill cemetery.

The Kingsville Reporter, September 9, 1920 p.1

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George W. & Belle Hall House (1912)

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177 Division Street South

In the 1930 Kingsville Municipal Election, George Washington Hall was elected mayor by a vote of 414 to 401. A railway man, George and his wife Belle moved to Kingsville in 1909 when George was transferred from Buffalo to the Kingsville Train Station. Shortly after arriving, George became station master and he held that position until his retirement in 1962. George and Belle had this home built in 1912 and lived there for 36 years until it was sold to Dr. Peter Grayson, a Windsor optometrist. In addition to working for the railway, George had a large building constructed on the south side of Main Street East in 1926. The block housed an auto garage, billiard hall and bowling alley.

Liquor estimated to be worth $1,800 was seized Friday at the home of G.W. Hall, in Kingsville by License Inspector Stone.

The Kingsville Reporter, February 1, 1923 p.5

Another Garage and Oil Station

George Hall Will Build Large Structure

The foundation is in for a large building just east of Dawson and Wigle’s Implement ware rooms. It is being built by Geo. Hall, station agent, and will be 100×132. The part which will be used as a garage, will be 50×132. A bowling alley and billiard hall 50×110 will be on the west side. Back of this will be a work shop 22×50. It will be one story in height. [Present address is 37-41 Main St. E.]

The town will have, when this building is finished, five garages and seven oil stations.

The Kingsville Reporter, December 10, 1925 p.1

Quite a number of the close friends of Mayor George Hall and Mrs. Hall surprised them at their home, Division street south, on Thursday evening, giving them a party in honor of the victory Mayor Hall had at the polls at the recent election. A very pleasant evening was spent and bridge was enjoyed.

The Kingsville Reporter, January 23, 1930 p.5

HUNTER CLIMBS TREE

George Hall, town, says that when a wounded buck looks you in the eye, only 20 feet from where you are standing, it is time to climb a tree. This is just what George did, and to prove it, ask Dr. McKenzie.

The Kingsville Reporter, November 26, 1936 p.1

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Russell H. & Ethel Pickard House (1911)

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31 Division Street South

Russell Howard Pickard, a graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy, moved to Kingsville in 1907 and purchased the Corner Drug Store from William Warner. Three years later, R.H. married Ethel, the middle daughter of Darius and Ellen Wigle. In 1911, it was announced that “Ex-Mayor Wigle has commenced operations on a new house for his daughter, Mrs. R.H. Pickard, on the corner of Pearl and Division streets [. . .] Wm Davey & Son are doing the brick work.” In addition to operating the Corner Drug Store in Kingsville for over twenty years, R.H. also owned “Pickard’s Drug and Dollar” stores in Windsor and Walkerville. R.H. and Ethel had one daughter, Pauline, who married Patrick O’Heron, managing director of the Pickard 5¢ to $1.00 Stores in Windsor. Pauline and Pat lived in this home and in 1962, O’Heron purchased the business of Webb & Co. and it was renamed “Pat O’Heron, Clothier.”

Another Change

Owing to overwork and close attention to business, Mr. Warner of the corner drug store, had begun to fail in health, and as a consequence he decided to sell out and take a few months’ rest. His successor is Mr. R.H. Pickard, a graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Mr. Pickard spent some four years at the business in Toronto, but for the past year has been with Mr. Stillman, druggist of Essex. He comes highly recommended. While sorry to see Mr. Warner leave town, we are glad he has sold to a man who will make a worthy successor. Mr. C.S. Miller will remain with Mr. Pickard for some time.

The Kingsville Reporter, April 11, 1907 p.4

Change of Business

I wish to announce to the people of Kingsville and surrounding country that having purchased The Corner Drug Store from Wm. Warner, conducted for years by Mr. Miller, we will endeavor by close attention to business courteous treatment to both old and young, and with our complete stock of drugs, drug sundries, patents, stationery (sic), school books, fancy china, etc., hope to secure the hearty support and liberal patronage given to my predecessors.

Our prescription department will be in charge of a qualified dispenser, and by handling nothing but the best of drugs, we will be in a position to dispense your prescriptions to the satisfaction of yourself and your physician. Mr. Miller has kindly consented to remain with me.

R.H. Pickard,

The CORNER DRUG STORE

The Kingsville Reporter, April 18, 1907 p.5

H.C. Layman Purchased the Building Occupied by Royal Bank

A short time since H.C. Layman druggist, purchased the brick block, south side of Main street west [15 Main Street West], from the Dr. Wigle estate. With the purchase of the Wigle block at the corner of Main and Division streets by R.H. Pickard and W.M. Webb, all the real estate holdings of the late Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Wigle are disposed of and the places are in the hands of Kingsville business men.

The Kingsville Reporter, September 29, 1927 p.1

Pat O’Heron Purchases Webb and Company Firm

One of Kingsville’s oldest business establishments changed hands as of January 1st when Pat O’Heron purchased the Webb & Company business. The firm will be known in future as Pat O’Heron, Clothier.

Mr. O’Heron is well known in Kingsville, having resided here for 21 years. He has been in the retailing business for the past 16 years, and is managing director of the Pickard 5c to $1.00 Stores in Windsor.

“Pat” as he is popularly locally known was a radar technician with the R.C.A.F. for five years, two of them overseas, during the last war. He is the clerk of the session of Epworth United Church and with Mrs. O’Heron enjoy twin daughters.

The original firm of Webb & Company was established in Kingsville in 1909 by F.R. Webb, father of the late Morton Webb who combined the business for a number of years under the name of Webb and Hendershot. Changing the firm name back in the early 1920’s to Webb & Company, the late Morton Webb eventually sold his interest in the firm to his son-in-law, Hugh Secord, who has operated the business since 1946.

The Kingsville Reporter, January 4, 1962 p.1

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