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      This 1887 handbook provides training for garrison artillery. It was provided by Richard Shaver from his personal collection.

      The Late Major Taylor Source: Encyclopedia Canada, Men of Canada Vol 5 Acquired: November 18, 1992

      Note the scrowling hand written script.

      This 1887 receipt notes that the collector had received M. A. Stowe's taxes for that year, totalling $2.23 - $1.20 for regular taxes, and $1.03 for school taxes. It was printed on page 231 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest.

      An assessment roll is a public record of taxable property. The headings for each column on a page is listed under full text.

      This pocket handbook contains the legal regulations and orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, as approved in the year 1887. This book was provided by Richard Shaver from his personal collection.

      Built by Dr. Charles Rowsome in 1887. For many years it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Seymour. Mr. Seymour died at age 93 in February of 1960 and his wife passed two weeks later. It was later owned by the Churchill Family.

      This 1887 document mortgages a plot of land held by George F. and Emma Birley for $2600 from William R. Baker, the mortgagee. The lot mortgaged is lots number 5 and 6 in the north side of Capron Street in Paris.

      Built 1887. Three stories.

      Built in 1887 by A.E. Donovan, MPP. Ira Kelly was the contractor. At the time, a new type of hot water furnace was installed by Steven and Barcelow. In 1920 it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. William Steacy. Mr. Steacy passed in 1925 and Mrs. Steacy a few years …

      This home was built by William Howe. Later it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brown. Mr. Brown was the manager of the local telephone company. Reverend and Mrs. Crozier bought the home in 1954 from the Brown estate. James Barclay purchased the home in 1972 and sold …

      William Hause was the original owner.

      This is an indenture between Clarke Arthur Batson and the City of Brantford related to his work injury. The original document is held by the South Dumfries Historical Society.

      Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society.

      This deed transferred land in Burford Township (one acre in the southeast part of the west half of Lot 18, Concession 14) dated November 12, 1887, from Samuel Cornell, and his wife Sarah Cornell, to Oliver Fish. The land was purchased for $275 dollars.

      This deed transferred land in Burford Township (one acre in the southeast part of the west half of Lot 18, Concession 14) dated November 12, 1887, from Jonathan Cornell, and his wife Mary Jane Cornell, to Samuel Cornell. The land was purchased for $400 dollars.

      This item is a mortgage of land in Burford Township (twenty-three acres of the south half of Lot 21, Concession 13) to secure $600 at 7% interest. The document is dated May 28, 1887, from Catharine Blasdell, and her husband John Blasdell, to Edward Pettit.

      Cover is in good shape; a bit dirty around the edges. Pages have aged.

      This item is a letter dated January 11th 1887 from Simon Hill to Ettie Yates.

      SHOTWELL, J.B. See Strathroy Age July 21, 1887 for his brilliant record as a 12 year old at entrance exams. The complete Strathroy entrance exams are in Free Press (week of July 19--26, 1878) again stressing young Shotwell's brilliance. ...