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window was smashed "l‘hursday night at Harâ€" vey‘s, 410 King Street, North and a radio and cash valued at $97 was stolen. Driveâ€"ins burgled The same person is beâ€" lieved by Waterloo Regionâ€" al Police to be responsible for two breakâ€"ins last week on Waterloo driveâ€"in restauâ€" â€" Only $2 was taken when entry was gained at the A and W just a short distance away from Harvey‘s., | HISTORIC WATERLOO Teacher becomes journalist The Bean name has been known in Waterioo since before the 1840‘s. David was born in 1850, the sixth son of John and Annie Bean. The 1961 edition of the Chronicle writes this about him: About the same time David Bean bought the house built in 1864 at 71â€"73 George Street the residents of Waterloo elected him as their mayor. Mr. Bean held the position from 1901 until 1903 and at the same time kept his eye on his two newspapers, the Waterloo Chronicle and the Berlean Telegraph. ‘"‘"After passing his earlier years engaged in agriâ€" cultural persuits on his fathers farm, David obtained an education and chose the teaching profession as his pursiut in life. He successfully passed his examâ€" ination in 1867 and January of 1868 began teaching in a public school. "By his great energy and perserverance, he beâ€" came one of the most successful teachers in the county and after having taught for 20 years he retired from the profession while principal of Elmira School. "In January of 1889 he purchased the Waterloo Chronicle and through his ability in journalism, he made it one that exercises powerful influence, not only in Waterloo county but throughout the adjoining counties." at 172 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario Telephone 576â€"6140 Open Tue. to Sat. 9:30 to 5:30 p.m. â€" Evenings by Appointment â€"The Sludio Fine Furniture and Interior Design Charles and Jacqueline Hovey are pleased to announce _ the opening of ° In the later years, Mr. Bean‘s sons, Roy and Clyde took over operation of the Chronicle and kept it until 1955 when they sold it to Herb Smith. Several stories written in the Chronicle while under Mr. Bean‘s direction take on a humorous nature when read now, some 80 years later. The Chronicle reported on March 15, 1894 that "A tramp walked in C.B. Lintons yard in Galt and took a suit of underwear from the clothes line and cooly walked away with them. Though seen he managed to get away before being caught." _ There were more exciting times though for David Bean and his staff, particularly when Hon. Wilfrid Laurier made a visit to Waterioo on June 19, 1893. The visit was described as "purely business in naâ€" ture, but the presence of so distinguished a statesman was news abroad." Waliter Bean, 238 Stanley Drive Waterloo is a grandâ€" son of David Bean and remembers the appearance of the George Street home at the time his grandfather owned it. To the left of the house, there was an apple orchard which extended to Willow Street. No houses were beâ€" hind the house but Mr. Bean remembers there was a woodshed at the back where he "used to get tanned." Waterioo Chronicle, Wednesday, December 5, 1973 15 4 Speed Automatic Garrard Changer With Base and Dust Cover $69.95 Value Our Price $49.95. We honor . . . D.V.A.,. Blue Cross, Green Shield and Welfare Drug Plans. By the way. we deliver at no charge to you. | WHARFEDALE SUPER 60 60 Watt 4 Way Speaker Unit $239.95 Value â€" Our Price $189.95 . westmount place & pharmacy 578â€"8800 50 Westmount Rd. N. 50 WATT STEREO FM â€" AM RECEIVER $279.95 Value Our Price $229.95 STEREO RECEIVER westmount place pharmacy OPEN ... 7 DAYS A WEEK MONDAY to SATURDAY t 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. HOLIDAYS SUNDAYS DIAMOND STYLI BSR GARRARD SANSUI AUDIO REFLEX AGS CARTRIDGES Waterioo