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would do repairjobs that needed soldering and the blacksmith would make hooks and hinges for doors, bolts, and other necessary items needed for the farms. The materials used were brought out from hardware stores in town but many recycled articles were also used.

Destruction by firc ofthe Campbell house circa 1970.

Lobster Factories

Argyle Shore was home to two lobster factories, Hanneberry’s and lnman’s. Hanneberry’s, located at the east end of Argyle Shore, (present property of Christine MacNevin) was owned and operated by a Mr. Hanneberry from Newfoundland. It is believed to have closed in 1935 or 1936. Some of the employees were from the Green Road and would travel to the shore to work at the factory. lVlr. Hanneberry‘ himself, had a little house on the road near the factory where he stayed. It is remembered that one winter day l\'lr. Hanneberry and his driver, Donnie McLean, were returning from town where lVIr. Hanneberry had just bought expensive new boots. The horse went through the ice and Win Hanneberry said, “ Donnie grab the boots! I'll pay for the horse!"

The Second Factory was located at the west end of Argyle Shore. On January 10, 1910, Frederick C. lnman who had a factory in Victoria, purchased a lobster factory from Donald F. McNeil. In an assignment of lease from Donald McNeil to Frederick G. lnman, it

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