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     one of the farm machines. These older men never sat behind the wheel 
     
     themselves but what anxious moments they had as their young sons learned 
     
     to drive! This fast moving machine—would it not take them suddenly 
     
     through the rail of the bridge and into the depths of Wilmot River? And 
     
     that steep hill over by Fred Clark’s; no horseless carriage would ever climb 
     
     that grade but would surely slide backwards into the deep ditch! 
     
    
   
   
    
     But in all these changing scenes, these, the ordinary citizens of this era, 
     
     maintained a generous and firm support for their church, community and 
     
     their favorite political party. They spent few days away from home but 
     
     always had time to stop in the midst of their plowing or harvesting to enjoy 
     
     a friendly chat. They had time to help when help was needed and willingly 
     
     took their turn as school trustee or church elder. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The women also found their niche in community life, but living in an 
     
     age when women’s place was in the home they kept busy with everyday 
     
     tasks. 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     Off 10 a quilting “bee" ()rjus! visiting, 1.. I() R. Mrs: Hurry Simmons, Mrs. Thomas 
     
    
   
   
    
     Humphrey, Mrs. Robert Huge.