Douglas John Gillon – Ontario Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer – Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1864 – Educated at “Fettes College,” Edinburgh, graduating 1882. From there he entered the “Royal Indian Engineering College,” at Coopers Hill, London, England. After graduation, he travelled extensively in foreign lands, having been in […]
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Scott and Portage Avenue in the early days. In the centre of the intersection is the town’s first traffic sign, the pole set over the manhole. Below, is Roy McTaggart in front of his Scott Street store. The picture was taken in the early 1930’s. The Fort Frances Library Then […]
These advertisements appeared in various editions of the Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald throughout the 1920’s Buying a car in the 1920s The following were found in various editions of the Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald throughout the 1920’s.
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
STORY OF ACHIEVEMENT About twenty-five years ago, when the Town of Fort Frances was little better than a Hudson’s Bay Co. post, and the Town of International Falls just a frontier hamlet, consisting of a few houses and several saloons, one man caught a vision. To him the canvass revealed […]
The Centre of a District Rich in Natural Assets The three great basic assets of any country are in it’s timber, minerals and agriculture. Associated with these and by no means unimportant are are it’s fishing and scenic attractions. Fort Frances enjoys a most enviable advantage in being in the […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
On Sunday the 17th the town ball team journeyed over and engaged the crack Insulite team of International Falls, in the first game of the season. This game was in the nature of practice for and the final result is no indicator of the play. The Fort has at least […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Toronto, May 9— Midnight last night brought the final approval of the Ontario Cabinet of the provinces new 4.4 beer regulations. Interesting point in tax and restriction were brought out at the close of the session, which lasted from 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Breweries outside the province must pay […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Order in Council Authorizing the New Beverage is Signed Today Toronto, May 9. — The Order-in-Council, authorizing sale of 4.4 per cent beer, was signed today by Lieut.-Governor Harry Cockshutt, and May 21 set as the date of sale is confirmed by the Premier. A revenue of $6,000 is expected […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
On Friday evening a meeting of the baseball fans was held in the Town Hall and plans were made to put a team in the field that would be a credit to Fort Frances. The meeting was called to order by Art. Torseth and the following officers were elected for […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
A number of golf enthusiasts are working on the establishment of a golf club and golf course at the point park. The grounds have been gone over with a view of ascertaining their suitability for a short 9 hole course. It is the opinion of those who know the game, […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Toronto, March 31— Legislature ended at two o’clock Friday morning when the Ferguson 4.4 per cent beer bill was carried on second reading by a vote of 70 to 24, four government member bolting and four Opposition member voting with the administration. Late at night W. E. Raney, after a […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Big Pulp and Paper Mills now building at Fort Frances indicate the future Prosperity of our Town. Large Sawmills to be in operation everyday in the year shows Fort Frances will soon be important city. Fort Frances, after many years, has at last come into it’s own. The gigantic waterpower, […]
