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Col. John Arthurs, a retired British Officer, was one of Napier's early settlers and a longtime postmaster. Both Col. Arthurs and his son Alex, who served as township clerk for many years, were active in the Masonic Lodge. A number of Col. Arthurs' military artifacts are now in the possession of the CFB Borden Military Museum, located at Base Borden. Courtesy: David Clark

• The cottage built by John Arthurs' grandson ca. 1928. Unfortunately it was beyond saving and demolished sometime after 1998. Courtesy: David Clark
• Dr. Cornelius East, who worked as a physician and surgeon in Napier around 1878. The 30-year old Dr. East was originally a schoolteacher. ©Copyright / Reproduced courtesy of Rare Books and Special Collections Division,McGill University
• Alvira Clark, who was married to Dr. East. ©Copyright / Reproduced courtesy of Rare Books and Special Collections Division,McGill University
• Napier scene ca. 1910 Source: Private Collector. Photo by Hadden, Alvington On.
• Napier scene ca. 1910 Source: Private Collector. Photo by Hadden, Alvington On.
• The local general store, "Napier House" around 1910. A sign advertising 'electric beans' is hanging from the front. Source: Private Collector. Photo by Hadden, Alvington On.
• "Napier House" around 1960.Apart from the fence at the side, the replacement of the horse with gas pumps and the curious disappearence of the 'electric beans', it's amazing how few changes took place over the course of 50 years. Courtesy: David Clark

Many thanks to David Clark for sharing these wonderful photos from his family collection. If you'd like to learn more about Col. John Arthurs and the Clark family, please visit David's website at http://www.fearnall.ca.

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