#Shannonville

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"Kingston Man Gets 2 1-2 Years," Kingston Whig-Standard. June 24, 1943. Page 1. ---- BELLEVILLE, June 24 - (CP) - Gnr. William G. Clarke, R.C.A., Kingston, convicted of robbery with violence and theft from J. F. MacFarlane, Shannonville, was sentenced to serve 2½ years in Kingston Penitentiary in police court today.

He admitted striking the aged merchant over the head with a wrench. McFarlane giving evidence said, "I was hit from behind when I opened the store, turned around and saw Billie and I begged him not to hit me again. He picked up a bag and helped wipe blood off my neck. I asked him why he hit me and he said he was in trouble."

Magistrate John Lloyd told the accused he was lucky not to be charged with murder.

[mralexanderwillauer]

The Legacy of George Washington West   

            George Washington West was a figure whose life encapsulates the challenges and opportunities of the postbellum economy. George was the progeny of two distinct lineages: the Wests of South Carolina and the Willauers of Pennsylvania. His story began in Shannonville (present-day Saltillo), Hardin County, Tennessee, where he was born on March 10th, 1851. West's journey is a testament to his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit and notable for his establishment of a cattle and ranching empire.

            In 1854, his family embarked on a significant journey. Traveling to Texas in a wagon named "The Ark," symbolizing hope for a new beginning. Texas was seen as a land of potential for those ready to embrace the rigors of frontier life. Settling in Lavaca County, the West family carved a niche in this new and promising landscape.

The 1860s: Turbulence and Transformation for the West Family

            For George West and his family, the 1860s was a time of upheaval and profound change. While too young to serve in the Civil War, he was deeply impacted by the conflict that raged around him. During these years, he pursued his education, but his passion was for the adventure of herding cattle on horseback alongside family and friends. His behavior concerned his mother, who in 1863 expressed her fears in a letter, writing, “[He is] out hunting and branding cattle all the time… I feel uneasy… for fear [he] will get hurt in some way, [George rides] so fast.” She fondly described him as “a fine-looking boy, past 12 years old, well grown for his age,” highlighting both her worry and pride.

            The conflict left indelible marks on the family in the war’s harsh realities of loss and division. Mary, George’s mother, bore the pain of having three brothers serving in the conflict, fighting on opposite sides, two of whom lost their lives. This internal family divide was a microcosm of the national schism, underscored by the dilemma Mary faced in 1866 when planning a visit to her Pennsylvanian family. Her husband’s apprehensions reflect the era’s strained relations, cautioning, “I did not [know] whether they would welcome a rebel’s wife or not.” Despite his concerns, Mary was met with warmth, a testament to the resilience of familial bonds amidst national discord.

            The post-war period brought financial devastation to the West family, emblematic of the wider Southern experience. The conversion of their assets into Confederate currency, rendered worthless by war's end, encapsulates the economic ruin faced by many. Their story is a poignant illustration of the widespread bankruptcy and debt that plagued the Southern states, a grim legacy of the Civil War.

A Start: Pioneering the Cattle Trails

            The economic hardships of 1865 marked the beginning of a significant shift in the cattle industry. Cowboys, then commonly referred to as drovers, started moving large herds towards northern markets, sparking a new economic avenue for many, including the young George Washington West. George's upbringing, rooted in the handling and herding of cattle for his family and neighbors, had granted him a level of expertise uncommon for his age. By the time he was in his early teens, George was recognized as an expert stock handler, a testament to his years of riding and ranging since childhood.

            It was at the age of 16 that George first participated in driving a herd up the Chisholm Trail, marking his inaugural journey "up the trail" and setting the stage for his future endeavors. By 1870, at 19, George leveraged his extensive experience and passion for the cattle trade by establishing his own cattle driving enterprise. He thrived in the saddle, personally overseeing the annual drive of thousands of cattle northward, reveling in the direct management of both the herd and the journey.

            In 1871, George's physical prowess and his reputation as an expert drover earned him the position of trail boss, leading a cadre of cowboys from various enterprises across Lavaca County. It wasn't just his skill with cattle that set him apart; George's education enabled him to meticulously manage the records of his business transactions during each drive. This combination of physical ability and intellectual acumen positioned George Washington West as a formidable figure in the cattle driving business, illustrating the early stages of what was to become a legendary career in the American West.

Expanding Horizons: Building a Ranching Empire

            By 1874, George Washington West’s relentless efforts and savvy in the cattle business bore fruit, enabling him to purchase 229 acres for a new ranch and trail drive headquarters. That same year marked a personal milestone as he wed Katherine (Kittie) Searcy, setting the stage for both a flourishing family life and lucrative business partnership.

            George quickly learned that success in the cattle industry required more than just managing the herds along the trail. The complexities of the business demanded establishing a network of contacts at both ends of the trail to ensure supplies could be acquired at reasonable costs. Communication was pivotal; he ensured that his drovers maintained constant contact with the company’s headquarters, utilizing mail and telegraph services in every town they passed. Staying abreast of market conditions became a daily routine, allowing George to navigate the volatile cattle markets with agility.

            In 1875, his efforts enabled the acquisition of an additional 35,375 acres of prime grazing land, where he began raising the iconic Texas Longhorn cattle. George’s operations expanded across Texas to destinations in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas. He strategically purchased properties, dubbed “rancheros,” along the trail not just for grazing, but also as holding areas to wait out unfavorable market conditions. This strategic patience allowed him to sell his cattle at optimum prices, a testament to his market acumen.

            The 1880s saw a shift in roles within the enterprise. Kittie adeptly managed the business during George's absences, becoming an indispensable part of their success. As the decade progressed, George transitioned from the trails to a more stationary role focused on ranch management. In 1881, he solidified this shift by establishing a new company headquarters in Live Oak County, Texas, marking a new chapter in the West family’s legacy.

Navigating Change: The 1885 Barbed Wire Incident and Beyond

            In 1885, George Washington West faced a significant challenge emblematic of the changing economic environment. As the Midwest's population grew, farmers began to protect their crops from the damage caused by large cattle herds by enclosing their lands with barbed wire, sometimes the fences were even guarded by armed men. One such barricade in Oklahoma presented George with a dilemma while on the trail with over 100,000 head of cattle.

            To resolve the situation, George leveraged his connections, reaching out to the Secretary of the Interior and the War Department in Washington, D.C., seeking intervention. While some of his cowboys were ready to cut through the fence and confront the guards, George opted for a more diplomatic approach, insisting on awaiting a governmental response. This patience paid off when a telegram from Washington granted authority to cut the fence. However, George, ever the peacemaker, chose to wait, a decision vindicated by the arrival of a troop of U.S. Cavalry to safely escort the cowboys and their cattle through the contested territory.

            This incident was a turning point for George. Recognizing the unsustainable nature of traditional cattle drives in the face of agricultural expansion and the proliferation of barbed wire, he sought alternative strategies for his business. George transitioned from driving cattle up the trail to transporting them by rail, a method that, despite its higher initial costs, promised more reliability and was impervious to the physical barriers that had started to fragment the open range. This strategic pivot led to a transformation in the types of cattle George chose to have on his ranch. Gradually he phased out the Longhorn, a breed celebrated for its ruggedness and independence, in favor of Herefords and Brahmas, which were not only more docile, but their shorter horns made them better suited for rail transport, reflecting George's adaptability to the evolving demands of cattle ranching and transportation.

The Apex of Success: George Washington West's Legacy

            As the 1890s unfolded, the West family's endeavors yielded substantial profits, marking them as members of the cattle industry's elite. Their operations encompassed an impressive 700,000 acres across South Texas, reaching as far north as Fort Worth. George had transcended regional prominence, becoming a revered and respected figure from Mexico to Canada.

            The grandeur of George's success was manifest in the opulence of his new ranch, featuring modern amenities such as indoor plumbing and a private phone service. These luxuries facilitated seamless communication with his various operations, underscoring his commitment to efficient management and oversight.

            As the 20th century dawned, the West family stood as titans of wealth and influence in southern Texas. Their cattle and ranching empire sprawled across vast swathes of the state, extending their reach to markets throughout North America. George Washington West had not only amassed immense wealth but had also cemented his legacy as a visionary entrepreneur whose foresight and determination had reshaped the landscape of the American West.

Bibliography:

History of the Cattlemen of Texas. 1914. Reprint, Austin: Texas State Historical Association, 1991.

Shackelford, Bruce M. The Wests of Texas: Cattle Ranching Entrepreneurs. Denton: Texas State Historical Association, 2015.

Sparkman, Ervin L. The Peoples History of Live Oak County. Mesquite, Tex.: Ide House Publishers, 1984.

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May 19-22, 2023 Indigenous Tattoo Gathering in Tyendinaga

Here's the details for the 2023 Indigenous Tattoo gathering May 19-22 in Tyendinaga.

The dates for the 3rd annual Indigenous Tattoo gathering in Tyendinaga are rapidly approaching. Here’s what you need to know about four day gathering taking place at the Legacy 420 event site at 756 York Rd, Shannonville, ON. For more information visit www.indigenoustattoogathering.com. Information for Tattoo practitioners Kanenhariyo provides information about the 3rd traditional Indigenous…

[maryannmccarra-fitzpatrick]

The first duty of any governing body is to safeguard its people against harm and, further, to guarantee the survival of a decent quality of life.

Will this lead to an improvement in our quality of life? I think not. The evidence points in rather the other direction.

I would ask that you take a far-sighted view and consider whether these businesses will create further burdens upon our law enforcement and ambulance services.

A cursory search reveals that these businesses are prime targets for robberies—some of which have taken place in:

Medford, Oregon

Corvallis, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Seattle, Washington

Kelso, Washington

Compton, California

Chula Vista, California

Los Angeles, California

Oakland, California

San Diego, California

Denver, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pueblo County, Colorado

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Clearwater, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

Detroit, Michigan

Las Vegas, Nevada

Phoenix, Arizona

and, in our neighbor to the north, Canada, the same sort of violent robberies have taken place in Toronto, Vancouver, and Shannonville.

All businesses are not created equally—and, yes, some are greater targets for criminal and anti-social behaviors. How, then, would Peekskill be somehow, exempt, immune from this phenomena? Wishful thinking? Magic, perhaps?

Do we, as a community, wish to welcome these businesses, while, at the same time, embracing the very real risk they will attract these criminal and anti-social behaviors?

There are moments in our history when we must make a fundamental choice. This is one of those moments. Negative repercussions do not disappear because we refuse to look at them. Far too often we avert our eyes from the blemishes and blots in our community, in an effort to pretend they do not exist, and, therefore, do not affect our quality of life. It is indisputable that crime and violence are a threat to society and to an orderly way of life and that any softness on crime is a slap in the face to the law-abiding.

It flies in the face of common sense to welcome, with open arms, city-sanctioned recreational drug use within an area of six square miles. All the communities around us have opted out of welcoming these businesses to their neighborhoods. Could it be that they are endowed with the common sense to reject granting their tacit approval to peddling a substance with well-documented negative effects for both mind and body?

Why should we shoulder the burden of being the beacon for recreational drug use in Westchester County, with nary a thought for how this will impact upon our communities, and likely not for the better? In circumstances such as these, there is a real danger in keeping silent. Once the Pandora’s Box of social ills is opened there will be no containing or controlling them.

As it is, it is hazardous to be a pedestrian here. How much more dangerous will it be with drug-impaired drivers blowing through Stop signs and red lights? How many more injuries and fatalities must be endured, now in the name of quote-unquote “progress” and tax revenue?

Aside from practical considerations, such as parking, will the presence of dispensaries and lounges be an inducement to couples who wish to purchase a home and raise a family here? Entrepreneurs who want to invest in a non-drug-related business? What message will embracing these businesses send to neighboring communities?

Allowing these businesses within the six square miles of this city is woefully short-sighted. I would submit that the long-term social and human costs will far outweigh any tax revenue collected and would be but a paltry recompense for what we will suffer in terms of loss of quality of life.

[rickandtammy]

2021 schedule for Drifting

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Racing with the old d series lol Shannonville race way ontario canada

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1st track day was good

[a-la-rascasse]

Happy birthday JACQUES VILLENEUVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (09/04/1971)⚡

I'm a racer at heart more than anything else, and that will be my priority : competing.

Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu which is a small town in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec. He's the son of the Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve and has a younger sister, Melanie; he was named after Gilles' younger brother, Jacques Sr, which he's a racing driver too. Jacques' mother, Joanne, was aware from when he was five that he wanted to race, in fact he often went go karting with his uncle in Canada, but after his father's fatal accident in 1982, he became less interested in motor racing, fearing the sport's dangers.

In 1983 he was sent to a Swiss private boarding school, but he slowly realised that he wanted to follow his father's steps, in fact he asked his mother if he could enter the world of motor racing, she agreed on one condition: he had to improve his academic performance in one of his weakest subjects, mathematics. In 1987,after leaving school, he took the decision to attend the Spenard-David Racing School in Shannonville, Ontario to hone his racing abilities.

His rise in the world of motorsport wasn't easy, he struggled a lot and often didn't have enough money to fund his career, and he saw himself many times forced to accept drastic contracts like it happened in 1992: he wanted to race in Formula 3000 but didn't have enough money, so he accepted a contract that allowed him to race but he had to relocate in Japan. After other experiences in the world of motorsport, in 1995 he took part in the Indianapolis 500 and the Indy Car, he won in both competitions.

Following Jacques' success, the Williams team became interested in him, and eventually, after some tests, offered him a seat in the team. He would make his debut in Formula 1 at the Australian GP in 1996, he claimed pole position on his debut race, and also became the first rookie to finish as a runner up for the Championship. The following year, despite a few disqualifications, he managed to win his first and only World Championship. After the 1998 season, which turned out to be unsuccessful, he signed up with British American Racing and then in 2003 he joyned Sauber and stayed with the team until 2006 before retiring from the sport.

Till to this day he remains Canada's first and only F1 World Champion.

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"Indian Pleads Guilty To Cheque Forgeries," Toronto Globe. March 25, 1930. Page 3. --- (Special Despatch to The Globe.) Belleville, March 24. Huron Alden Brant, an Indian from the Mohawk Reserve, was arrested yesterday in Bloomfield, and today appeared in Police Court charged with forgery of a cheque of $100 on the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Deseronto, to which he pleaded guilty; also to a cheque forgery of last year, amounting to $79.50, on the same branch. He will appear for sentence Saturday. He represented himself to the banker as William Green, and when told to get identification on the cheque forged the name of a storekeeper at Shannonville, according to the police.

[womblegrinch]

Daniel Garber (1880-1958) - Houses - Shannonville

Oil on canvas. Painted c.1923-24.

29.5 x 27.5 inches, 74.9 x 69.9 cm. Estimate: US$150,000-250,000.

Sold Freeman’s, Pennsylvania, 6 June 2021 for US$189,000 incl B.P.

The historic village of Shannonville (now Audubon) is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

[pantherlifetime]

Tips for Finding Expert Roof Installation Services in Shannonville, Ontario

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[idealbike]

Bought a 100+ year old bike last weekend. It has some interesting features, that stand out: The drivetrain is inch pitch, which would be normal for a bike of this age, but it uses a cotter-less crank design that many bikes use today. The tubing and lugs are much thicker than most frame sets of later years, and the bracing tube that connects the top tube to the down tube is nicely oval shaped and cleanly brazed. Personally, I think the angle and shape of the toptube is quite elegant. The rear hub is a Hercules Coaster Brake hub, made in Canada. It also has many parts that were added later, such as the chain guard and rubber saddle. It was bought used in 1912 just north east of Shannonville. • • • • • #baaw #madeincanada #vintagebicycle #stepthroughbike #bikeshopbingo #bicyclelife — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/36TMEyp

[naturesmithartistics]

Put Luc’s decor to good use 🦎#beardeddragon #reptile #closeenough #LarrytheDragon (at Shannonville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hyptLpvY2/?igshid=1ce0ocjpmg01e

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Better Buds Review

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What did I buy? 

CBD Edible Peanut butter bars

CBD Tea 

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Experience:

The Customer service representative was highly serviceable and cautious in regards to the current pandemic. +1

The Customer service representative took a needs-based sales approach +1

The packaging contains labelling that imitates Cannsell labelling which…

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My 991.2 Turbo S (@ Shannonville) via /r/Autos