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Long History behind the Wayside
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As the Wayside enters it's 67th year of
service, It looks back at a unique and interesting past. David Fife, the
grandfather of Mrs. Marg Lyle of Talbotville, purchased the property, in
1913, at the intersection of Highways 3 and 4, where the Wayside now stands.
He owned and operated a gas powered grist mill.
Mr. Kimball operated a blacksmith shop located beside
the mill on the adjacent property and then sold it to
Ernie and Mildred Barnes, who |
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later sold it to Imperial Oil.
A new structure was built in 1936 and a gas station
was opened. Greyhound used it as a bus terminal and although the bus
terminal was relocated to St.Thomas in the late 40's, buses continued to
pick up passengers at this site until 1973. As many as 40 buses buses
stopped at The Wayside each day. Art Spencer operated the business for
Greyhound until in 1939, when Frank Robertson took over managing it during
the second world war. |
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| Later, Don Levy
managed the business until Eddie Escaf purchased it for the Escaf Brothers.
the present owners bought the business in 1975.
Serving the public as a restaurant, The Wayside also
housed the Talbotville Post Office until the 1960's. |
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The refurbished Wayside serves from 2500 to 3000 people
weekly. Our catering service can accommodate groups numbering from 50 to
1500 people, from small parties to large social occasions, like weddings,
anniversaries, birthdays, and open houses. We
do hope you enjoy yourselves at the Wayside. If there is something special
you would like us to do, please let us know. We will be glad to oblige.
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