weds spent the rest of the day driving to Charlottetown where they had supper before returning to Souris. It is worthy to note that the cars in those days were built with much less horse power than those of the present time. The driving conditions were poor as well, for the roads were not paved, so it took approximately four hours to drive a hundred miles, which was the distance of the return trip to Souris. It was the duration of the honeymoon for both couples. That night Percy and Helen returned to Elmira and moved into the Murphy residence immediately, where Percy and Helen’s son and his wife, Bernadette still live at the present time. Apparently, Percy’s Aunt, Gertie Campbell, had owned this house. After the death of her husband Michael, she married Columbus Campbell, and left the Murphy residence. Percy bought the house from Gertie, so Percy and Helen were one of the few couples that started life together in their own home.

Alex and Mary, with the help of the Whalen boys, built an apartment on to the existing Mooney house owned by his parents, Daniel and Isabel. The apartment consisted of a porch, kitchen, living room and a small pantry. They also had the use of two of the four existing bedrooms upstairs.

Helen and Percy ran a country store, so Alex would hitch up the horse to the sleigh or wagon, depending on the season, and he would drive to Elmira to get groceries. Dad often took me with him, a trip that I loved. Of course Helen was generous, and we usually came home with more than we paid for. There was no candy in the store, but Helen’s daughter Joan, introduced me to the box of walnuts hidden under the counter. I never had them before, but really enjoyed eating them. The more visits we made, the more I consumed. I do not know if Joan ever told her mother or not.

Alex not only bought groceries, but received a hair cut as well. Percy was a barber, and charged twenty five cents for a hair out. Since Dad was a relative, he accepted the hair cut free of charge. There was no need to buy gas, and Helen always prepared a wonderful meal, so it was a cheap trip to Elmira and back.

In 1916 Percy started his career on the C.N.R. and operated a mini farm as well. He enjoyed the farm immensely, for he was a lover of animals which provided food for the family, and pets for the children. He was so excited When a new calf arrived. He would call all the children to the barn to see the new bundle of joy. It was a happy life for Percy and Helen who raised

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