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Dr. William H. Oliver
"Who founded The Erie News -- as The Simcoe Reformer was
named originally -- in November, 1855. He was born in 1824, in London, England.
Came to
Canada to edit a paper published in Cobourg. Later moved to Toronto, and in 1855 came
to Simcoe. After disposing of his interest in the Erie News, which he edited for
about 18 months, he became editor of The Hamilton Times -- this in 1860.
In 1865,
he took up the study of medicine, receiving this M.D. degree from Victoria College.
After
practicing for a time in Petrolia, he went to Chicago, where he practiced his profession
for over 20 years. He died in November, 1904, in his 81st year." |
