Trent Lakes Historical Society
The year was 1939. World War II was still in the future. The Great Depression was over. The new King whose brother had recently abdicated the British throne was touring the Commonwealth with his wife and two daughters. Only thirteen … Continued
This post consists of scans of records of the sale of Rubbing Alcohol in 1935 in the village of Kinmount by Fee’s Drug Store. The Alcohol was purchased from the National Drug and Chemical Co. in Toronto. Interesting are the … Continued
(Unknown author, transcribed from handwritten, Bernice Owens estate)ca 1946 calculated using birthdate of Terry Hartin (7 January 1946). Wednesday morning dawned clear and coldThe hockey boys so we are told,Today will be absent from schoolRalph, Bill and Mr. O’Toole. Last … Continued
Icelandic Pylsur (Hot Dogs) 6 long white, fluffy hot dog buns 6 pylsur sausages 4 tablespoons Icelandic hot dog mustard 4 tablespoons ketchup 4 tablespoons Icelandic remoulade – recipe below if you aren’t buying it premade 6 tablespoons crispy deep-fried … Continued
This particular ‘hammer’ head was found in the backyard of a house not far from the Mill in Kinmount. It belonged to the Rathbun Lumber Company and was likely buried for over a hundred years. It was found when the … Continued
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The title Train was the family name and had nothing to do with railways! The house stands on Lot 3, west of Dixon Street. The next lot, Lot #4, is very marshy and has always been part of the property. … Continued
