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“Thugs Steal Fruit, Browbeat Farmer,” Toronto Star. September 26, 1932. Page 1. ---- Thefts in Fruit Belt Assume Large Proportion ---- Special to The Star Hamilton, Sept. 26 – Fruit stealing in Saltfleet has assumed serious proportions. Chief Constable James Clark was informed that four men invaded John Burns’ orchard near Redhill, demanded fruit and proceeded to help themselves. Calling for assistance from two Indian helpers, Burns’ son grappled with the intruders and overpowered them, only to have the tables turned before police arrived. Search of the township failed to locate the men who carried bags and baskets to transport their loot.

Ten-year-old Eva Sheppard was responsible for saving the lives of her nine-year-old brother Teddy and sister Agnes, 6. The small frame house, in the Parkdale survey, was completely destroyed. The children, in night attire, escaped in the night, fleeing to a neighbor home, 50 yards distant.

Fun weekend with this kid. . . . #hmst #steammuseum #1859waterworks #hpl #saltfleet #library #hamont #hamiltonishome #familytime #toodlerlife #thisisthree #lucymae

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