1914 BR.OCKVILLE ONTARlO, CANADA "The City of the Thousand Islands"
A Few Reasons Why this is a Good City in Which to Reside and to Manufacture. A Review of a Number of the Flourish- BROCKVILLE ing Business Concerns FOR Located Here BEAUTY AND
BUSINESS COMPLIMENTS OF
CANADA
Big Dairy Brockville has a world-wide reputation in dairy indus Section tries. The amount of cheese sold by the Dairymen's Board of Trade here, exceeds three million dollars annually. Factory Brockville has already a number of factories em Inducements ploying from 200 to 400 hands each, besides lesser ones. Brockville offers free site and exemption from taxation, except school tax, for 10 years.
Municipally Brockville has water, light and power plants, muni Owned Plants cipally owned, and supplies consumers at about cost. A contract has been made recently with the On-the-St. Lawrence Hydro-Electric Commission for additional power, which can be The City of the Thousand Islands increased to any amount required. General Brockville's population is about 10,000. Its postal The 1000 Brockville is beautifully situated on the river St. Law the list of towns in Ontario. Brock- Islands renee, at the eastern gateway to the famous Thousand Information revenue heads ville possesses two public parks; athletic grounds; Islands. rowing, bowling. skating and curling clubs; golf links; two theatres; public library; two hospitals, besides the large Ontario Hospital for York Brockville is the nearest Canadian town to Close to New Insane; six banks; two daily and weekly newspapers; fourteen Montreal New York City, with which it has excellent the Toronto, churches; five public schools, separate school, schools for manual and Ottawa. connection by ferry to N .. Y. C. fast trains at Morristown, N.Y. 'rt is centrally located from training and domestic science, St. Alban's boarding school for boys, Board of Ottawa, 74 miles; Toronto, 208; Montreal, 125; New York, 362 miles. collegiate institute, business college; county court house; Trade; Commercial Travellers' Club. Brockville has first class By Rail or The transportation facilities by rail to all parts of hotel accommodation. Brockville has a municipal system for the Water Canada are first-class, there being connections with collection and disposal of garbage. Brockville has an Isolation G. T. R., C.P.R., and C. N. R., also large public Hospital. Brockville has regular and scientific inspection of the wharves at river with over 20 feet depth of water. The largest milk supply. Brockville has a complete sewerage system, about 30 passenger and freight steamers stop at Brockville, going east or miles of granolithic sidewalks and its principal streets paved with west. asphalt. 3 Industries Canada Foundries and Forgings Ltd.,-Operating-The Fire Brockville has an efficient fire brigade with complete James Smart Mfg. Co. Ltd., Hardware, Stoves, Fur Protection hydrant system, elegant new fire station, chief, captain naces, etc; Canadian Billings & Spencer, Limited, Drop Forgings, and firemen. The insurance rate is as low as any of The Canada Forge Co., Limited, heavy forgings; Canada Carriage the cities of its size in Canada. Co., Ltd., high grade vehicles; The Brockville Atlas Auto Co .. auto Pol ice Brockville has a capable and well organized police mobiles, etc.; The National force Mfg. Co., The Cossitt Co., Ltd., sepera consisting of a tors, stoves, agricultural chief, sergeant and police constables, who implements, etc.; The Wolthausen Hat keep close watch and protection Corporation, high over the property and rights of grade hats; J.D. McArthur & Co., leather belting; its ciitzens in general. D. H. Burrell Co., separators and dairy supplies; The Coleman Bak ing Powder Co.; Halls Limited, gloves, mitts, suspenders, cravats; Newspapers Two daily papers are published in Brockville---the Gilmour & Company, wholesale grocers ; Brockville Paper Recorder and the Times. Editions of the Recorder Box Company, Ltd., ; The Whyte Packing Company, cream are published every afternoon, as well as a weekly edition, ery and cold storage ; Poulin & Co., cigars ; Abbott, Grant and afford to advertisers the largest circulation of any daily & Co., biscuits and confectionery ; Brockville Plating Works ; paper between Kingston and Montreal. The job printing depart The G. T. Fulford Co., Ltd., patent medicines; W. H. Nute, boiler ment of the Recorder is not excelled in the perfection of its equip shop; St. Lawrence Engine Co., engines and motor boats; The Gil ment, and is prepared to handle any job of printing be it large or bert Motor Boat Co., motor boats; Bertrand & Robinson, cigars; small. The Times is a daily as well as a weekly also well equip J. C. Yarwood, cement blocks and bricks; W. H. Wood, bricks; The ped job department and book bindery in connection. The W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd., patent medicines; The J. A. Johnston Co., management of these papers are always interested in the wholesale boots and shoes; D. Row & Son, awnings, tents, chewing welfare of the city and do everything in their power to further the gum; 1000 Island Mineral Water Co.; Brockville Lumber Co.; Mc general advance and interests of Brockville. Laren Lumber Co.; St. Lawrence Ginger Ale Works; James Shorey, A Sportsman's For 10 gloves and mitts; Recorder Printing Co .. Ltd.; Bowie & Co., Ltd., miles west of Brockville the river bank and brewers; Times Printing Co., Ltd.; Imperial Oil Co.; Fred R. Gil Paradise islands are studded with handsome residences and bert, motor cars and motor boats; Redpath & Co., brokers. summer resorts, to which a local steamer plies several times daily. The fishing is good ; black bass, pike, etc., and within four miles from Brockville is the favorite haunt of the Financial .. That Brockville holds a prominent place in the financial largest masginonge of the St. Lawrence. Within two hours ride world is shown by the presence of so many banking inland, by the C. N. R., is a long chain of lakes ; the Rideau, Bev institutions. There are six banks represented, as follows : Bank of erley, Charleston, etc.-a paradise for anglers. Montreal, Bank of Toronto, Canadian Bank of Commerce, Molsons Bank, Metropolitan Bank, Northern Crown Bank, as well as the The Moral Employees in the factories, as a rule, locate perman Brockville Loan and Savings Company which gives the manufac Effect ently in Brockville and own their homes, and its citi- turer and merchant the advantage of handling large transactions zens are happy and prosperous. in a satisfactory manner. Brockville Situated about a mile west of the town, easy of access Country either by road or by water. Will have an artistic Brockville is the County Town of Leeds and Grenville Counties. Club bungalow club house on the river St. Lawrence near It is the home of the county officials, and has a very "Swift Waters," from which a glorious imposing court house and county buildings. view of the islands both up and down the river can be obtained. On this part 4 of the property tennis courts will be laid out while a private road than at the time of its organization. This has given permanency leads through to the golf links where a professional is in attend to a work that Brockville and all other smaller cities should be con ance. The course will be one of the best sporting nine hole courses ducting. Following are a few of the activities promoted and insti in the country, being naturally adapted for the formation of golf tutions established since the inception of the Brockville Community links, and in time could be increased to eighteen holes if desired. Work : Through the Home-"Father and Son" Banquets "Mother It is expected that teas and luncheons will be served on the ver and Daughter" Banquet, Parents' Mass Meeting, Women's 'Meetings, andah or in the diningroom of the club house, so that the Country Summer Camp, Free Employment Bureau, Free Boarding House Club will be an inestimable boom to the town from a social as well Register, Cultural Entertainment, Educational Lectures, Junior Sec as a sporting point of view. Following are the officers : President, tion at Fall Fair in co-operation with Fall Fair Association, Victor John A. Mackenzie; Vice President Arthur C. Hardy; Secy.-Treas., ian Order of Nurses in co-operation with the Daughters of the Em J. G. Wallace; Directors, J. Gill Gardner, Lt.-Col. W. S. Buell, L. C. pire. Through the Church-Hockey leagues, Baseball Leagues, Out Ogilvie, H. B. McGivern (Ottawa), D. W. Ogilvie (Montreal). door Athletic Meet, Indoor Athletic Meet, Century Hikers Club, In the average community where there is no Young Training Classes, Promotion of Teaching English to Foreigners, Brockville Conferences for Training Leaders, Boys' Work Conference. Through Community Men's Christian Association, the idea seems to prevail that all that is necessary in order to solve the prob the Schools-Promotion of the "Wider use of the School Plant" ; Boys' Work in co-operation with the Board of the Collegiate Institute the estab lem of their boys and young men is to provide some lishment of Free Evening Educational Classes, Free Evening Gym sort of reading rooms· and gymnasium. The years of Association nasium Classes for Employed Boys, Practcial Talks to Employed history, however, have proven that this is a mistake, and that the Boys. Supervised Playground Work, Open Air Skating Rinks, Edu vital factor in any character building is a competent trained man. cational Campaign for Medical Inspection, Home and School Gar The Brockville type of work has met with gratifying results. It has dens, Physical Training Classes. Not only is the· work molding demonstrated that work among boys can be successfully carried on more lives than it would be possible to do. through a building in a through a Board of Directors consisting of a representative group town of this size; but it demonstrates an effective and economical of men and an experienced Boys' Work Secretaray working through method of getting actual results and citizens are receiving a greater and in co-operation with Home, Church, School, Municipality and return, through their extra use, from their costly Church, School and other constructive agencies. In Brockville it has been demonstrat Public Buildings. The officers of the Brockville work are : T. J. ed that an adequate and efficient work can be maintained among Storey, Esq., President; H. A. Stewart, K.C., Vice President; J. P. boys and young men without additional expensive equipment other Grant, Treasurer; W. H. Wood, Secretary. With Judge Reynalds, than that which already exists, such as Schools, Public Halls, W. H. Kyle, J. S. Copland and Dr. J. C. Mitchell as Trustees. Churches, etc. The Movement strives to reach every need of every boy in the Community by its policy of co-operation with all con The Brockville Board of Trade extends to manufacturers, and o~hers, a cordia~ in':'itation to visit Brockville before deciding defi structive agencies. In this way many more boys are reached than mtely on a locatiOn m Canada. We will be pleased to show availabe could be through an expensive building. The work is also a great sites. Meantime the annexed map and other data will show educatonal factor in the Community in solving the boy problem. Brockville's incomparable location and advantages as a distribut After one year and nine months, and at a time of financial depres ing centre. For further particulars kindly write : William Shearer sion the citizens of Brockville have endorsed in a most practical Secretary Board of Trade, Brockville, Ont. ' way efforts put forth by the Movement, with its co-operative and unifying policies, by responding to a second financial campaign for Messrs. Murray & Son did the photo work for the illustra the continuance of the work, when an even larger sum was raised tions shown in this booklet. 5 THE BANK OF TORONTO. use of traveller~ in North America. 1\foney nity, desiring to store merchandise have orders and drafts are sola, available at all ample facilities extended to them by pat There are few countries in the world points, important cities in the United ronizing this company with office on Geor where banking institutions rank higher than States, and at foreign cities in the currency gina street and cold storage warehouse those of Canada. Executive ability, com of the country drawn upon. The capital along the G. T. R. tracks. The building oc bined with judicious enterprise, the con paid up is $5,000,000.00, reserve fund $6,- cupied for cold storage purposes comprises '>tant material growth of our country, and 000,000.00. The officers and directors of th(' three floors and basement of large dimen the immense circulation of notes and spe bank are: Duncan Coulson, president; W. sions, clean and dry as solid construction cia, are the factors contributing to the G. Gooderham, vice-president; Joseph Hen can make it. Produce or merchandise of position attained by the banking houses of derson, 2nd vice-president; Hon. C. S. Hy any kind may be stored here for an indefi the Dominion. l'\ot only the head offices, man, Wm. Stone, .John Macdonald, Lt.-Col. nite period. A specialty is made of butter, E. Gooderham, Nicholas Bawlf, Lt.-Col. but most all the branches distributed A. eggs and cheese. They have refrigerator throughout the country carry on a flourish F. 8. Meighen, J. L. Englehart, William I. ing business. In Brookville the branch of Gear, Thos. F. How, who opened the Brock capacity for many tons of produce. Mer The Bank of Toronto furnishes a good exam ville branch, is general manager, and T. A. chants with limited storage capacity will ple. This bank since opening for business Bird, inspector. The bank has 120 branches find here a readily accessible depot for their in July, 1856, has been constantly watchful throughout Canada. The Rrockville br;,nch goods, without fear or anxiety for their safe of the needs of its many friends, and has is under the management of Mr. M. Atkin preservation. This business was originally added to its equipment and facilities from son. He has had many years expereince in established 10 years ago. It was incorpor time to time all that would enable a better the banking business and is an energetic, ated in 1911. This firm has gained the COD· or more prompt service to be rendered. painstaking and reliable official. He is well fidence of farmers and merchants generally. This branch was opened in 1890. Since known throughout Brockvllle and surround They receive large consignments of the pro then a constantly increasing business has ing country. The bank Is located at 15 ducts in which they deal, from the farmers been carried on. A general banking and Court Hom:e A venue. in this district, which are kept in cold stor scope age until exported or required for the local savings bank business embraces the CO., LIMITED. of operations of this braneh. Loans are THE WHYTE PACKING trade. The company's trade-mark is brand made to merchants, manufacturers, farmers, The handling of food products of all kinds ed on all goods shipped by them so patrons live stock dealers, municipalities, etc. Spec forms a very important factor in the gen are assured of receiving the genuine article ial attention i~ paid to farmers' business. A eral commerce of a flourishing city like in all instances. The trade extends all over savings bank department is carried on in that of Brookville, which is famed as the Canada and Great Britain. A postal card connection. Accounts may b(' opened in the centre of a large dairying district. Among or telephone call will bring quick response names of two persons, either of whom may the most prominent firms here actively en as to charge for storage, or any products withdraw money, and upon the death of gaged in the produce and commission trade handled in their line. The business is un either the money belongs to the survivor. is The Whyte Packing Co., Limited, which der the management of Mr. J. R. A. Laing. Interest is allowed half yearly at highest is under the management of Mr. J. R. A. He will be found enterprising, progressive bank rate. Travellers' cheques and letters Laing. This firm are wholesale dealers and and painstaking, and is widely known in of credit are issued on which money may exporters in cheese, butter, eggs, meats, trade circles for his strict probity. He al be readily obtained at all foreign points. m1lk and cream. Merchants and farmers ways takes an active interest in all matters Domestic letters of credit issued for the of Leeds and Grenville Counties and vici- pertaining to the welfare of the community. 6 COURT HOUSE AVENUE 7 GILMOUR & CO. been closely identified with the welfare and ABBOTT, GRANT & CO., L TO. prosperity of the town in generaL Manufacturers of Biscuits & Confectionery It iB almo~t wonderful to contemplate the D. DERBYSHIRE & CO. magnitude which the wholesale grocery A leading and most important establish trade has attained in this country, when Brookville affords a good centre for but ment in Brockville and Eastern Ontario in compared to the limit to which is was cir ter and cheese operations. The oldest, lar its line, is the one under the above title. cumscribed 50 years ago. Among the popu gest and best known dairy supply house in This business was originally established in lar establishment~ in this line in Brockville Canada is the firm of D. Derbyshire & Co. 1837 by Starr, Gill & Co., and .became Ab and Eastern Ontario there are none enjoy It was established 35 years ago and does bott, Grant & Buell in 1882. It has been ing a better reputRtion than that of Gilmour an extensive business throughout the entire carried on under it spresent title since 1906. & Co. The b11sin.ess was originally estab countrY. ThiB firm are sole agents in Can The premises occupied for office, warehouse lished by the late 'William Gilm
LIMITED.
On account cf its geographical position and its magnificent transportation facilities by land and water, Brockville has become the centre of many large manufacturing concerns, among which The Brockville Lum ber Co., Limited has its place of importance. They are wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of rough and dressed lumber, lath, shingles, cedar, boat lumber, maple flooring, plain and quarter cut oak, southern pine, Beaver Boards, coal, wood, etc. They are also manufacturers of doors, sash, mould ings, interior and exterior finish, store fronts, fixtures, etc., and all kinds of wood en boxes. Their lumber yards and sash and door factory here comprise acres of ground space and upwards of 35 hands are gress:ve concern, which is becoming well cf excellence, so that the articles manufac constantly employed. The unequalled facili known throughout Canada engaged in this tured by the company are unrivalled any ties the company possess for doing high industry in Brockville, is that of the above where. Canadian automobile enthusiasts class work and the many advantages their company. The Brockville .Atlas Auto Co., have by practical experience learned to ap location gives them for making quick ship Limited was organized here two years ago. preciate the fact, that the Atlas machine ments by G.T.R., C.P.R. and B. W. & N.-W. or They are manufacturers of the Atlas, two, offers advantages far superior to many by water, assures this business of constant five and seven passenger pleasure cars. The others now on the market. The trade cov growth. The business was originally estab works embrace a two storey structure af ers all sections of Canada, from Vancouver lished in 1874. It became incorporated in fording some 25,000 square feet of floor to Halifax. A large export trade is also en- January 1905. The officers of the company 12 are J. E. Lowey, president and general man facturers of high grade vehicles, carriages, machinery. They have every facility that ager; W. H. Comstock, vice president and surreys, traps, phaetons, wagons, sleighs, long experience could dictate as being neces B. Girardin, secretary-treasruer. They cutters, etc. We call special attention to sary to the economical running of their have had great experience in the lum the line of low down sanitary garbage wag plant and the rapid and satisfactory manu, ber business, knowing its conditions ons manufactured by this firm. They are facture of the articles mentioned, one veh thoroughly, and alive to the require unique in construction and command a ready icle is being turned out here every ten min ments of the trade they supply. Many of sale ln many towns and cities in Canada. utes. Upwards of four hundred hands are Brockvllle's most prominent citizens are From a modest beginning this company has c:mstantly employed. The trade extends always interested in the company's growth and advancement, so it is not surprising that their business has been an assured suc cess. It is concerns such as these which are working toward the prosperity and up building cf Brookville and surrounding country.
CANADA CARRIAGE CO.
The workshops, the factories and the mills with their pay rolls, constitute tbe backbone of a community's prosperity, the manufacturers further assisting in the de velopment of a city's commerce by enlarg ing the market for the articles manufactur ed. One of the gratifying features of Brookville's growth during recent years is seen in the constantly increasing volume of output and variety of articles manufactur ed here. A concern worthy of favorable n'ention is the Canada Carriage Company. g~adually advanced and grown until they all over Canada, as well as in foreign coun This business was originally established in now have the distinction of being one of tries. Agencies are maintained in the prin Gananoque nearly forty years ago. In 1892 the largest producers in their line in the c:pal cities and towns in Canada. Mr. T. J. the company moved to Brookville. The pro Dominion. The premises occupied for man Storey, is president and general manager; gress made by them since that time has ufac:turing purposes embrace four and one Mr. D. M. Spaidal, vice-president and asst. been quite in kee.ping with the best advan half acres of floor space, and comprise a manager of the company. They give their ces that Brookville has made as a manu number of substantial buildings of large close personal attention to all details per facturing centre. This company are manu- dimensions, well equipped with modern taining to this establishment. 13 THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING CO., Dominion. The business is under the per completely equipped with the latest improv sonal supervision of Mr. Thomas Delahey. ed machinery, tools and appliances known LIMITED. As a resident here he has ever manifested to the trade for the successful prosecution an interest in every movement for the pro of the business. Employment is given to Adding in a substantial way to the pros motion of the public welfare and through 200 hands in season. The business was es perity of Brockville, and assisting in giving his successful management of this enter tablished in Brockville in 1865. It is under commercial supremacy to the city as a great prise, he is doing much toward the upbuild the personal supervision of Mr. Wm .C. Mac distributing point, are the number of con ing of Brockville. Laren who is thoroughly familiar with every cerns engaged in the various departments branch of the industry. He is a representa of the iron and steel industry here. Occu HALLS LIMITED. tive citizen of Brockville, and has taken an pying a prominent place among them is active interest in all matters pertaining to that of The Cossitt Company, Limited. To make things well and continue to do the general welfare of the city. He was This business was originally estab so is one of the principal mottoes of trade President of the Board of Trade, served as lished over 50 years ago by Messrs. Cos followed by Halls Limited, and for many member of the council for a number of sitt, and is one of the oldest in its line in years past they have turned out a product years, also Chairman of the Finance Com Brockville. In 1908 it was taken over by of high grade gloves which is unsurpassed mittee, as well as Commissioner of the Light The National Manufacturing Co., Limited, in excellence by any similar establishment and Power Department. Personally he is formerly located in Pembroke. This firm in the Dominion. This firm are manufactur well known in trade circles and highly re are manufacturers of Capital cream separa ers of gloves, suspenders, neckwear, garters, garded for his energy and integrity. tors, agricultural implements, coal and wood arm bands, belts, etc. Their specialties are stoves, steel ranges, hot air furnaces, re the "Anti-Scorch," Mocha nad Suede Gloves. BANK OF MONTREAL. frigerators, kitchen cabinets, Empress sew Hall's "Chester Suspenders," and Hall's ing machines, Good Health chemical closets, Firemen's and Policemen's Brand of sus The Bank of Montreal is the largest and etc. The premises occupied for manufac penders have gained a wide reputation for one of the most successful financial institu turing purposes .comprise a number of sub their strength and durability. Some two tions in the country, and its large and annu stantial brick buildings, utilizing upwards years ago they began the manufacture of ally increasing business well illustrates the of 50,000 feet of floor space. The plant is high class neckwear. Their specialties in high character of its able management. It thoroughly equipped with every device of this line comprise Irish Poplins, Warp Print was originally established in 1817. The modern machinery for the performance of Effects, Crepe de Chene, Scotch Plaids, etc. Brockville branch was opened in 1857. The the highest grade of workmanship and the The goods manufactured by this firm find directors are : H. V. Meredith, President; production of the best quality of material. a ready market all over the Dominion and R. B. Angus, Esq., Vice President; E. B. The articles manufactured here are of a high are acknowledged everywhere to be super Greenshields, Esq.; Sir William Macdonald, order and the demand created for them ior to any other brands which sell at the Hon. Robert Mackay ; Sir Thomas gives the best assurance of their entire sat same price. Since its inception the com Shaughnessy, K.C.V.O.; David Morrice, isfaction. Employment is afforded to from pany has maintained but one policy that of Esq.; C. R. Hosmer, Esq.; A. Baumgarten, 100 to 150 hands. The trade extends all "Reliability". The office and factory located Esq.; C. B. Gordon, Esq.; H. R. Drummond, over Canada. Factories are operated in on Broad street cover over an acre of Esq.; D. Forbes Angus, Esq.; Wm. McMaster Brockville and Ottawa with branch stores ground area, and the buildings are massive Esq. Sir Frederick Williams Taylor is the in many of the leading cities throughout the brick and stone structures. The works are General Manager, and A. D. Braithwaite As- 14 KING STREET LOOKING EAST FROM PERTH STREET. 15 sistant General Manager. The Brockville the above title which has met with unpre machine milks one or two cows at one time. branch is managed by Mr. A. Kohl. The cedented success. This firm are manllfac One man can easily milk -25 cows per hour premises occupied comprise a three story turers of "The Simplex" Link Blade Cream so that a dairyman with a herd of 12 to 35 stone building of large dimensions, special Separators, and dairy apparatus of every cows is independent of careless and irres ly designed for banking purposes and fitted description, for use of creameries, cheese ponsible hand-milkers. Thousands of these up with the most modern up-to-date fixtures. factories, milk shippers and dairymen. The machines are to-day regularly milking many The bank has a capital paid up of $16,000,- main office and factory are located in Little thousands of cows. They have been in con 000.00; rest fund, $16,000,000.00; undivided Falls, N.Y., with branches in Rome, N.Y., tinued successful use for many years by a profits, $1,046,217.80. The board of directors Wyandotte, Mich. and Brockville, Ont. The large number of . practical and up-to-date are all prominent citizens of Canada, whose Brockville branch was established here 10 dairymen. With large herds the saving of names are identified with financial and com years ago. Since that time a large trade labor is from 50 to 75 per cent. Under ordin mercial enterprises that promote and foster has been built up that extends all over Can ary barn conditions a high grade of sani the development of the country and give ada. A specialty is made of The "Simplex" tary milk can be produced at a low cost credit and standing to any enterprise with Link Blade Cream Separators. It is one of with the Burrell-Lawrence-Kennedy Milker. which they are connected. This bank with the mcst complete lines of separators in the The premises occupied for manufacturing its branches at every important point in world. This line of machines has been on purposes comprise two floors, 40 x 125 feet Canada, offers exceptional facilities for the the market for many years. The Link Blade in dimensions, equipped with all necessary transaction of a general banking business. System has fully demonstrated its superior machinery for carrying on of the business. Collections at all points of the world under efficiency. It is the lightest running Separ The quality of the work done by this estab taken at most favorable rates. Travellers ator, in proportion to capacity and close lishment stands deservedly high in the esti cheques, limited cheques and travellers let ness of skimming that has been brought mation of the trade. Only the best mater ters of credit are issued negotiable in all out anywhere. During the last two ials are utilized and great care is exercised parts of the world. Savings departments years, the complete line of Power Separa in order that the work may be perfect in connected with each Canadian branch and tors has been redesigned. Their lines in every particular. Upwards of 12 experienc interest is allowed at current rates. With clude separators from 500 lbs. per hour ed mechanics are employed. All orders are their ample resources the Brockville branch Hand Machine, to 12,000 lbs. per hour Milk promptly attended to. The business of the can give excellent facilities to manufactur Clarifier, involving 18 different sizes and Brockville branch is under the management ers, merchants, farmers and others who may styles, including hand, electric, stearr, tur of Mr. N. G. Sommerville. He is popular locate here. · bine and belt driven types. We also wish and respected in the trade for his integrity to call special attention to the Burrell-Law and fully merits the patronage he is build D. H. BURRELL & CO. rence-Kennedy Milker, manufactured by D. ing up in this steadily growing industry. H. Burrell & Co. The present model of the We can hardly mention an industn more "B-L-K" Cow Milker is the result of 50 years THE McLAREN LUMBER CO., LIMITED closely connected with the progress and study and experience. It is in every respect advancement of Brockville, which is the a thoroughly successful milking machine. The above named company engaged in centre of a rich dairying section than that Not only does it embody the right principles, the manufacture of builders supplies have of dairy apparatus. In this connection spe· but every part has been developed to per become well known in Brockville and sur cia! attention is directed to the representa fection. These milkers are now recognized rounding country. The business was estab tive and progressive concern known under as a standard piece of dairy apparatus. Each lished over 30 years ago and has been most 16 PERTH STREET LOOKING NORTH FROM KING STREET. 17 successful. This company has by energy lished three years ago. The premises occu mind, enervates the brain, and makes one and perseverance, the production of goods pied. for business comprise a commodious contented with his neighbors and himself. second to none, and by fair, honorable deal building 45 x 90 feet in area, fitted up with It is therefore of some consequence to know ing built up a most extensive trade. The latest improved grinding machinery oper where the genuine Havana can be found; office and yards are located corner Perth ated by electric power. This firm are man all doubt can be set at rest if one should and Brock streets with factory and planing ufacturers of baking powder and spices. A be lucky in finding the products of Messrs. mill on Perth street north of Union Depot. leading feature is made of Coleman's Spec Bertrand & Robinson, whose fine cigars The factory is equipped with most modern ial Baking Powder, which has become fam have admittedly no superior in the market machinery. This firm are wholesale and ous throughout the entire Dominion for to-day.· These gentlemen have had a long retail dealers in pine and hardwood lumber, purity and strength. Consumers of the experience in the manufacture of these lath, shingles, etc., and manufacturers of firms goods prefer them to all others, and goods and established themselves in busi doors, sash, blinds, mouldings and all kinds the best proof of the popularity of their bak ness here four years ago, since which time of house finish. Employment is furnished ing powder, is shown in the large and in they have been very successful and built up to upwards of 20 competent workmen, and creasing trade carried on. The principal an extensive trade. In the manufacture of the goods turned out are of a quality that secret is, that the firm is thoroughly experi their exceptionally fine cigars they use only ensures a large and constantly increasing enced in judging qualities. Their baking the best grades of Havana tobaccos and trade which extends all over the Dominion. powder has no superior in Canada or else their goods are free from artificial flavoring. The prospects for the future are very reas where for quality and uniform excellence. Among their leading brands, which have suring. All- its operations are conducted From eight to ten persons are employed become immense favorites with smokers with a zealous regard for the interests of here and several travelling salesmen repre everywhere may be mentioned the "General its patrons. The business here is under the sent the house on the road. Orders by Brock," ten cent cigar; "B. & R. Special," management of Mr. Wm. Barratt. He has mail or telegraph are immediately filled at and "Puff", five cent brands. The premises had many years experience in this line and the lowest possible prices, and the trade occupied in the Merrill Block, 38 King street is a gentleman of executive ability and ster which is both wholesale and retail extends west, Phone 491, utilized for manufacturing ling b1.1siness principles. The head office of to all sections of Canada. The officers of and storage purposes are of ample dimen· the company is located in Perth, Ontario. the company are H. W. Coleman, president; sions, thoroughly stocked with a full line of They also control vast timber limits in var T. J. Storey, vice president; H. A. Stewart, cigars of their own manufacture. Employ ious sections of the Dominion. treasurer; E. C. H. Moore, secretary and ment is given to from 12 to 14 expert cigar general manager. They are highly regard makers. The trade extends principally COLEMAN BAKING POWDER CO., ed for their strict integrity and are ex throughout Eastern Ontario and Northern tremely popular in trade circles. Quebec, and several travellers call on the LIMITED. trade regularly. The proprietors Messrs. BERTRAND & ROBINSON. L. N. Bertrand and Geo. N. Robinson are In the manufacture of baking powder, practical cigar makers, widely known for spices, etc., a reliable concern in Brockville, To the smoker, and the number increases their just methods and highly esteemed. is that known as the Coleman Baking Pow rapidly every year, there is nothing more Dealers and jobbers requiring really first der Co., Limited, whose office and works pleasant than a choice fragrant Havana class cigars should not fail to patronize are situated on Perth street ,opposite Union cigar. A really good Havana drives dull this responsible house, which offers excep Depot, Tel. 111. .This business was estab- care away, steadies the nerves, calms the tional advantages to the trade in general. 18 THE GILBERT MOTOR BOAT COMPANY, be enjoyed by boat. Among those engaged The premises occupied for manufacturing LIMITED. in this line in Brockville we wish to call and storage purposes on the water front, particular attention to The Gilbert Motor Jessie street, 'Phone 453, comprise a num Brockville affords an inviting field for the Boat Company, Limited. They are the ber of buildings of large dimensions. The manufacture of boats. The lordly St. Law- originators, designers and manufacturers of boats turned out by this firm range from twenty to thirty-five feet in length, they are light, strong, made of cedar or mahogany, and finished in butternut and mahogany. Only the best materials are used. From 18 to 20 skilled hands are employed. The "Doris" designed and built by Nelson Gil bert, and powered with 150-180 h.p., eight cylinder, high speed, Sterling motor, is the fastest displacement boat in Canada. All their boats are fully up to the highest stand ard. This firm make a specialty of fitting up boats with dash board controls, auto marine foot pedals, marine steering wheels similar to an automobile-. They manufac ture their own special motor boat fittings and fine brass goods. In connection they also carry all kinds of engine repairs, motor boat supplies, brass work, etc., as well as gasoline. This firm have recently complet ed a solid mahogany boat for Mr. W. H. Downey. It is 35 feet long, 5 ft. 7 beam, inlaid mahogany decks, built for four per sons only, equipped with 45-75 h. p. Ster ling engine, with electric starter and fitted up with the latest up-to-date deck equipments. The officers of the company are Messrs. Nelson Gilbert, presi dent and general manager; H. N. Gar diner, assistant manager; J. E. Lowey, vice president and N. 0. Kilpatrick, secretary renee, with the far-famed Thousand Islands the famous Gilbert Motor Boats, now in use treasurer. They are well known as ener in the vicinity, give many inducements to in all parts of Canada and United States. getic and enterprising business men and are the tourist and lover of scenery, pleasures The business was originally established ten highly esteemed in social and commercial which in this particular locality can only years ago and became incorporated in 1911. circles. 19 ST. LAWERNCE GINGER ALE WORKS. them. Mr. Steeper has had many years ex POULIN & CO. perience in the bottling works line. He will The difficulty of obtaining a really fine With its growing population the bottling be found an energetic, wide awake and cigar has passed into a proverb among lov interests of Brockville is a most important thoroughly responsible business man. ers of the weed. One of the most success industry and is ably represented by the St. JAMES SHOREY. ful and reliable manufacturers of fine cigars La>nence Ginger Ale Works. This firm is in this section of Ontario located in Brock well known to the trade in this and sur There is a thriving industry carried on in ville, is that of Poulin & Co., whose office rounding counties. They are manufactur Brockville, which is not generally known to and factory are located in French's Hall, ers of ginger ale. birch beer, cream soda, the citizens. Not many could tell where it 16 King street east, Phone 240. This pros fruit syrups, syphons, mineral water and a is situated, yet it is here and building up a perous business was originally established full line of carbonated beverages, which steadily increasing business. Its output is 2fi years ago and is under the management have a well earned reputation throughout becoming more valuable daily. We refer of Mr. Adolphus Poulin. By his untiring Eastern Ontario for their effervesence, pur to the glove and mitt f;wtory conducted by energy, he has succeeded in building up his ity and general excellence. Physicians en Mr. James Shorey. -This business was es present large and flourishing business, dorse the non-alcholic beverages, such as tublished in Brockville by its present pro· which extends all over the city and sur are produced by this firm and reco:nmend prietor nine years ago, and is located at l'Gtmding country, as well as various sec their use for convalescents, fever patients 9 Perth street. The premises occupied are tions of Ontario and Quebec Provinces. and others. They are also r.gents for the of large dimensions, conveniently fitted up Only the most skilled and experienced cigar Capital Brewing Company of Ottawa, and with power sewing machines, etc. Mr. makers are employed, and the principal Sanitaris Ltd. of Arnprior. Special atten Shorey is a ncanufacturer of gloves, mittens brands manufactured are known as "X Ray" tion is paid to supplying private families, and gauntlets. A specialty is made of gloves a ten cent cigar, and "Purity" a five cent hotels, confectioners, s::Jcials, picnics, ban for farmers, railway men, rlrivers, linemen, c:gar. These brands are always maintained quets, etc. on short notice. The pre::nises also for hunting and driving, automobile and at the highest standard of excellence, and occupied located at corner of Water and motorcycles. In manufacturing these goods in fine quality .and flavor. Mr. Poulin uses Bethune streets, Phone "'343, are of large the house uses the best material with work· only the finest Havana tobacco. We can dimensions, equipped with up-to-date ma manship and perfect fit guaranteed, giving not too strongly recommend hotels, clubs, chinery and storage of the goods mention particular attention to ordered work. In res:aurants, dealers and the trade generally, ed. From six to e\ght expert hands are seasun from 12 to 15 hands are steadily e·l1- to sample these splendid cigars, which give employed and several wagons are in use for ployed. A large trade is enjoyed with whole· such universal satisfaction, and will be delivery purposes. The business was estab sale deale:rs and jobbers in all sections of found always to sell quickly, hold customers, lished here 12 yeurs ago. It is under the Canada. Mail orders are given prompt and and give a good profit to the retailer. Or management cf Mr. Charles Steeper. He careful attention. The business is under ders are filled promptly, and a heavy and personally oversees the manufacture of the oole control of Mr. James Shorey. He choice stock is always kept on hand. Mr. these liquids and guards constantly against pays close and undivided attention to the Poulin is an honorable and responsible busi impurities of any kind. This is the reason wants of the· trade and understands thor ness man and expert cigar manufacturer, why such large quantities are sold. The oughly every detail of the industry in which with whom it is ever a pleasure and profit trade extends over the city and surround he is engaged. He will be found an enter to deal, and we predict for him a steadily ing country. Everybody is familiar with prising energetic and most reliable business increasing patronage. the products and all who use them commend man. 20 do bicycle repa1rmg and light machinery work of every description. The business was originally established by the father of the present proprietors 30 years ago. It has been carried on under the above title for the past five years. Messrs. W. G. and F. A. Beacock, the proprietors, leave nothing un done to further the interests of the patrons. The volume of business has reached large proportions, and reflects credit on their ability. MURRAY & SON. Leading Photographers.
The art of photography has made wonder ful advances the past few years until it would now seem that the productions of the present day would admit of no further im provement. A well known and popular studio in Brockville, which embraces all the modern improvements is the one conducted BROCKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY by Messrs. Murray & Son. The studio, lo cated on King street, opposite the market, BEACOCK'S GARAGE The premises occupied embrace two separ is nicely arranged and possesses all the ate buildings used for garage, showrooms modern conveniences. The photographs The people of Brockville are decidedly of and workshop. The services of the garage turned out from this studio cannot be sur a pleasure-loving class, and during recent are open to the public for the storage, clean passed anywhere, and those who require years the automobile has come to its own ing and repairing of machines, and the firm really meritorious work should give a call and is now regarded as the acme of luxury who are experienced mechanics, have equip here before leaving their orders elsewhere. and refined, enticing pleasure. Brockville ped themselves with the best of machinery All kinds of portrait enlarging and large is a great distributing point. Easily one of and have in their employ a number of expert groups given careful attention. Old photos the most prominent of the city's automobile mechanics who understand every detail of copied. The latest and most successful agencies is the firm conducted under the the motor car. They are agents for the processes are employed in the production title of Beacock & Co., whose place of busi McLaughlin-Buick Automobiles and Indian of first class photographic work. This busi ness is located at 26-28 Buell street, oppo Motor Cycles in Brockville and surround ness was originally established in 1869. site Library Building and 34 George streets. ing country, and always carry a complete Messrs. Murray & Son possess every know Their garage is the largest and best equip stock of supplies. In connection they also ledge and experience that could be obtained ued in Brockville with capacity for 25 cars. carry a line of bicycles, sporting goods, etc., by an active operation of the profession. 21 barley and hops that can be purchased are utilized, and these are handled in such a careful and scientific manner as. to produce ale and porter that are unrivalled for qua:l ity, purity and flavor. Employment IS given to a competent staff of men. A very large trade has been built up which ex tends all over Eastern Ontario and Northern Quebec. The business is under . the so~e supervision of Mr. Allison G. Bowie. He IS a graduate from the leading Brewing Aca demy in the United States and is well qual ified for his position being thoroughly ac quainted with every detail of the brewery trade. Personally he is a public spirited citizen enterprising and progressive in his methods, reliable in his dealings and emin ently popular with all his patrons.
THE MOLSONS BANK BROCKVILLE ARENA One of the foremost financial institutions BOWIE & CO'S BREWERY, LIMITED would never object to their use. A purer in Brockville is recognized to be the branch or more wholesome article is not manufac of The Molsons Bank, with head office at One of the business landmarks of Brock tured anywhere. Tl1e newest and most im Montreal and 85 branches throughout Can ville surrounded by pleasant historic asso proved appliances have been introduced, ada and agents and correspondents ciations in all is Bowie & Co's Brewery. The and perhaps there is no brewery in Canada parts of the world. The bank was incorpor business was established in 1875 and be more completely equipped than is this one. ated by act of Parliament came incorporated in 1855. The in 1905. The manage Messrs. Bowie & Co. have spared neither Brockville branch was opened 45 years ago. ment maintains the highest standard of pains nor expense to render this establish It is recognized as a safe repository for sur perfection and hence the stamp of the house ment, in point of completeness, second to plus funds as evidenced is a sure guarantee by the large in of uniform excellence. none, and being themselves practical and creasing business they are This company in the manufacture doing. The of its ales expert brewers, the goods they place on the authorized capital is $5,000,000.00; capital and porter has made its motto, "The purest market are admittedly the best turned out paid up $4,000,000.00; reserve fund $4,800,- and the best." The fine ales and porter, in Canada. The brewery is a massive stone 000.00. This bank does a general banking brewed by Bowie & Co. is noted for its pur structure, with extensive vaults for the stor business, ity and wholesomeness. loaning money, buying and selling If all malt liquors age of ales and porter, before being shipped. exchange, discounting were as pure as those produced good paper, receiving by this es The product of this brewery is preferred by deposits, etc. Loans are tablishment the most critical hygienist made to corpora connoisseurs and medical men, only the best tions, merchants and farmers at reasonable ?2 rates. In the savings department interest is allowed at the highest current rate and added or credited to your account twice a year. This branch has always maintained a reputation of the highest order for the superior management of affairs and broad principles on which the business ·is con ducted. The board of directors of the bank are Wm. Moulson Macpherson, president; S. H. Ewing, vice president; Geo. E. Drum mond, D. McNicoll, F. W. Molson, W. M. Birks, W. A. Black. E. C. Pratt is general manager and W. H. Draper, superintendent of branches. They are all eminently success ful men, and are connected with some of the foremost institutions of Canada. They are held in the highest esteem in all sec tions of the country. The Brockville branch is under the capable management of Mr. C. W. Yarker. Any business transacted with him is absolutely confidential. The premises occupied are located on Court House Square.
ST. ALBAN'S SCHOOL
The school is situated on the highest hill around Brockville in a small forest of map· les and pines and faces due south. The BROCKVILLE FIRE STATION buildings comprise separate houses for sen ior and junior boys, a large gymnasium now Headmaster of Trinity College School, dates last year and has on many occasions built with subscriptions from parents and Port Hope. The present headmaster is secured the first place. Rumor has it that old boys, a school chapel beautifully fur A. G. M. Mainwaring, M.A., of Cambridge high places will be taken by four pupils this nished with oak fittings, a chemical labor University, who was for four years mathe year. The boys are all boarders and the atory and a manual training shop. St. AI· matical master before he took charge in numbers are limited to fifty. The school is ban's was founded seventeen years ago by 1913. The school is noteworthy for its conducted on the lines of the great English the late Rev. C. J. Boulden, afterwards Presi great success in preparing pupils for the schools by a competent staff of four resi dent of Windsor College, N. S., who was suc Royal Military College. It placed five boys dent English and several visiting IIJ;asters. ceeded in 1906 by the Rev. F. G. Orchard, among the first thirteen successful candi· J. J. Stephens, M.A., who has been w-ith the 23 school since its inception is House Master. country is that of oil and the discovery of portion of the inhabitants of this section. The school possesses an open air rink, a petroleum has greatly added to the wealth The branch was established here in 1906. large football field on which cricket is play and resources of the Dominion. Though. oil The office is located on Water st. West, with ed in summer and a number of lawn tennis is essential for artificial light, still in its warehouse and storage tanks adjoining, cov courts. The drinking water is supplied from different varieties, it is equally necessary ering acres of ground space. No enterprise a deep well and several cows are kept on in the running of machinery, and the trade in Brockville has a more promising future. the premises. Information as to terms, etc., in this commodity at once assumes a very Starting in a modest way this business has can be had on application to the Head prominent position in our commercial pur steadily grown until to-day its trade forms a master. suits. The Brockville branch of The Im- strong feature of Brockville's commerce over a territory covering a radius of 60 miles. This company make and sell all products of Petroleum which include Refined Oil, Gaso line, Lubricating Oils of every description, Greases, etc. A number of hands are em ployed and the business of this company is growing by increasing ratio each year.
A. STUART ALLASTER
Much interest and importance are attach ed to the functions pertaining to the pro fession of the architect, on whose skill and ability all other work executed in the erec tion of buildings so largely depend. Among the best known and most reliable exponents of this artistic and useful art in Brockville is Mr. A. Stuart Allaster, located at 77 King street west, Tel. 228, second floor. He estab lished himself in his profession in this city four years ago, though this date by no means limits his experience in the art. He has planned and supervised the construc of notable architectural ISLAND PARK. tion of a number BROCKVILLE'S structures, residences, etc., which grace the main thoroughfares of this city, and THE IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY, LTD. perial Oil Company, Limited, is entitled to prove conclusively his skill, taste and abil honorary mention in a review of the various ity are of the highest class. Among the A very important feature of the manifold interests of Brockville, as contributing in number of prominent public and private mercantile and industrial interests of this no small degree to the wants of a large pro- residences built and reconstructed by him · :l'l in Brockville are the New Opera House, Brock Theatre, residences of A. C. Hardy, Dr. Woodrow, M. M. Brown, Dr. Moles, addition to First Presbyterian Church and numerous other buildings and alterations. Mr. Allaster's labors are not confined to Brockville, a specialty being made of design ing buildings of all kinds and superintend· ing their construction in any part of the country, distance forming no obstacle to suc cessful and satisfactory erection of all work entrusted to him. Mr. Allaster is a member of Ontario Association of Architects, Fellow of the Royal Architects Institute of Canada and graduate of Beaux Arts. He is a man of unmistakeable push and energy, as well as a thorough master of his art.
THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE
The Canadian Bank of Commerce with its 380 branches in all parts of the Dominion of Canada and in England, United States and Mexico, is one of the oldest and most solid financial institutions in the country. Founded in 1867 it has steadily progressed until at the present time with a paid up capital of $15,000,000.00 and a rest fund of $13,500,000.00 it is in a position to do an BROCKVILLE POWER HOUSE AND PUMPING STATION enormous business and to furnish all legi timate banking facilities so vital to the Lash, K.C., LL.D., vice·president; John Hos ter, K.C., Chas. Colby, M.A., Ph.D., G. W. interests of every community. Its position kin, K.C., LL.D., J. W. Flavelle, LL.D., A. Allan, H. J. Fuller and F. P. Jones. Alex as one of the leaders of the banking world Kingman, Ron. Sir Lyman Melvin-Jones, ander Laird, is the general manager; John is ably maintained by a strong board of Ron. W. C. Edwards, E. R. Wood, Wm. Mc Aird, assistant general manager; A. H. Ire directors and by intelligent well trained Master, Robert Stuart, Sir John Morrison land, superintendent of branches. The officers of long experience. The Board of Gibson, K.C.M.G., K.C., LL.D., G. F. Galt, Brockville branch was opened here two Directors is as follows : Sir Edmund Walk Alexander Laird, Wm. Farwell, D.C.L., Gard years ago and is under the management of er, C.V.O., LL.D., D.C.L., president; Z. A. ner Stevens, A. C. Flumerfelt, Geo. G. Fos- Mr. W. H. Collins. Since when it has mer- 25 !Led puiJiic confidence and ha1:1 steadily In where they are payai.Jle. In tile savings de advantages may be had by customers of creased its volume of business at this point. vartment, to which special attention is paid, this well managed and solid instiutlon. A general banking business is transacted interest is allowed on deposits at the cur and careful attention is given to every ac rent rates twice a year. Accounts may be WM. SHEARER. count. This Bank has unexcelled facilities opened at every branch of the Canadian for handling every description of banking Bank of Commerce to be operated by mail, The magnificent residential ·sections and progressive business centres of Brockville are striking evidences of her wealth. The true basis of wealth is real estate and the buying, selling and handling of it should be entrusted to an intelligent and reliable per son. We call attention to Mr. Wm. Shearer, who is a real estate broker, also writes fire insurance and is local representative for the well-known London Assurance Co. His of fice is located in the Victoria Building and is well known as "The Brockville Real Es tate Bureau." He began business here nine years ago. In the purchase and sale of land he handles some of Leeds and Grenville counties as well as Brockville's choicest real estate, giving his customers the very best results, and his business policy has ever been one of courtesy and hearty interest to ward his patrons. His integrity with the business community has been such as to gain for him the entire confidence of the people of the city and surrounding country. Estates and property of non-residents are handled with care and fidelity. In addition to his regular lines of business MAIN BUILDING, EASTERN HOSPITAL Mr. Shearer is always identified in advancing the inter ests of the city and as secretary of the i.Jusiness throughout the world. It issues and will receive the same careful attention Brockville Board of Trade he has done much letters of credit, travellers cheques, buys as is given to all other departments of the in giving publicity to her many advantages and sells Foreign Exchange and sells drafts bank's business. Money may be deposited and industries. Personally he is an enter· and money orders payable in all parts of or withdrawn in this way as satisfactorily prising business man and very popular in the world in the currency of the country as by a personal visit to the bank. Many the community. 26 THE J. A. JOHNSTON CO. thorough business men and have acquired cription. He has carried on this business their present enviable position by persever with an energy and enterprise which has ance, energy and honorable dealing. put the concern in the very front rank and As a distributing point in every depart secured a patronage from the people of ment of commerce, the advantages and faci Brockville and surrounding country second lities afforded by Brockville are generally J. W. CONKLIN. to none. The premises occupied in the recognized. Thus the investment of capi Canada Carriage Co. show rooms at 153 tal is constantly encouraged, while a com In a review of the various business con King street west, are of large dimensions mercial structure which yearly assumes cerns carried on in Brockville, we take plea- and nicely appointed, having every conven- larger proportions, giving to Brockville in more senses than one, its metropolitan char acter, is being rapidly built up. One trade contributing materially to the commercial fabric is that carried on in boots and shoes and among the representatives in this line is the above named company of which Mr. J. A. Johnston is proprietor, and his son, Mr. G. Elmer Johnston, its efficient office manager. Mr. J. A. Johnston is a shoeman well and favorably known to all branches of the trade in Eastern Canada, his exper ience in the wholesale and retail shoe busi ness extending over the past thirty-five years. The present business was establish ed seven years ago. The premises occupied at 20 and 34 Buell street, comprise two warehouses of ample area. The facilities enjoyed by this house in the carrying on of its trade are unsurpassed in this section and place it in a position to afford peculiar ad sure in presenting the deservedly popular ience for the display of the wares and re vantages to its customers. An immense store under the above title. This old estab ception of patrons. The articles handled assortment of Canadian, American and Brit lished business has been conducted by Mr. here hold an eminent position for durabil ish manufacture in boots and shoes, rub J. W. Conklin for the past nine years. He ity, design and co~struction. Goods are bers, hosiery, gloves and mitts, is at all is agent for this distrcit for the Canada sold for cash or on easy payments. The times carried in stock. The business is Carriage Co. vehicles, Massey Harris farm prices are at all times the-lowest. The trade strictly wholesale while the trade extends implements, wind mills, cream separators, extends all over this and surroUnding coun all over Eastern Ontario and Northern Que binder twine, etc. Here is also carried a ties. Per:;;onally Mr. J. W. Conklin, the bec. Messrs. J. A. and G. Elmer Johnston full and complete line of harness, blankets, proprietor is well known as an enterprising are well known in Brockville. They are robes and horse furnishings of every des- and popular citizen of Brockville. 27 FRED R. GILBERT. ginally established by Mr. D. Row, by man ufacturing pure spruce and tamarac gum in Sales Agent for Ford and Cadillac Automobiles. Morristown, N.Y. in 1879. In 1892 he estab Perhaps no other feature of general busi here for the Cadillac Automobiles; higher lished the awning, etc. line in Brockville. ness affairs has attracted so large a share priced cars. In connection Mr. Gilbert is a The firm are patentees of Row's Tubular of attention in Brockville during the past builder of high class motor racing boats Frame bent-corner Canvas Hammock, pat few years as has the continually growing only, and has built a number of the speed ented in Canada, July 6th, 1909, in U. S. A. demand for the automobile, and Brockvil iest boats in this line in Canada and the Oct. 4th, 1910. They have attained a lead lians are quickly showing their apprecia- United States. His office and garage is ing position in the market for the products located corner John and manufactured, which are everywhere recog King streets, Tel. 242. Al nized as artistic and tasteful in design, though one of the new con faultless in style, excellent in workmanship cerns in the automobile and finish, and. choice in fabrics. The firm's line, Mr. Gilbert has met trade mark is a guarantee of standard work with wonderful success. manship, and a demand has been built up and is establishing a large for the products that extends all over East business for the companies ern Ontario. The premises occupied for he represents, which is des manufacturing purposes located corner tined to increase as time pro Buell and James streets embrace a two gresses. He carries a full story building for wareroom and workshop, line of automobile, and mot fully equipped with all necessary cutting, or boat supplies, gasoline, sewing and other machines. Employment possibilities for pleasure and etc., and personally attends to all kinds of is given to a number of experienced hands. luxuriant comfort that the automobile poss repair work, and is familiar with every de The manufacture of chewing gum is an esses. The above named gentleman assum tail of the business in which he is engaged. other line of this firm's business with ed control of the Ford agency which was Mr. Gilbert has been in business here for branch in Morristown, N.Y. Row's pure established in Brockville two years ago, in many year, and is well known in Brockville tamarac lump gum and Row's pure spruce December, 1913. He also has the agency and surrounding country. lump gum is well known all over Canada and the United States. It is made of pure tamarac and spruce gum, and has excellent medicinal qualities. It removes all unplea sant feeling after eating, helps to digest the food and is beneficial to singers, speakers, athletes and sportsmen. The business is A well known and most artistic industry awnings, hammocks, canopies, verandah under the management of Messrs. Daniel whose slogan, "Brockville for beauty and curtains, spray hoods, cork fenders, etc., as and his son Frank Row. The output of the business," is that of Row & Company. This well as refiners and dealers in pure spruce goods manufactured is constantly increas firm are manufacturers of high grade tents, and tamarac gum. The business was ori- to keep up with current orders 28
THE CENTRAL CANADA COAL CO., ALLAN SOPER & CO. management of Messrs. Allan E. Soper and A. D. Adams. 'fbey have had ma.nf years The trade in coal and wood must ever The occupation of the wholesale fruit and experience i.n this line. They are well commission merchant is among the most known to the trade in general and enjoy an rank of great importance, being so exten enviable reputation for honest, upright sively used both for industrial concerns and important branches of business in any com munity. The most distant parts of the N!uarfl deaJil!g. '!'heir methods of busine~s for the home. Prominent among those globe are brought under contribution, and with the trade in general rank this firm identified with this trade in Brockville is the facilities for the distribution of these among the largest and leading houses in its that of The Central Canada Coal Co., Limi food supplies to the trade are increasng line in Canada. ted. The business was established nearly steadily year by year. Among the largest firms in Eastern Ontario and the only one 50 years ago. The office is located at 165 in Brockville engaged in this line is the C. E. JOHNSTON CO. King street west, Tel. 40, with sheds and above named, as conducted by Allan Soper yards foot of Kincaid and Henry streets, & Co., locatetd at 19 Y..ing street west, Prominent among the neat and well con also dock facilities in connection 200 x 60 'phone 410. The premises occupied afford ducted stores doing business in Brockville ample room for the storage of the stock feet in dimensions. Extensive improvements located at 40 King street west, Merrill handled. This firm are brokers, direct im have been made recently. New machinery porters and wholesale dealers in fruits, pro Block, is that of C. E. Johnston Co., where has been installed for the rapid handling duce, vegetables, fish, oysters, etc. The can be found everything comprehended un and shipment of the products dealt in. This facilities of the house are not surpassed, as der the head of house furnishings, furniture, firm are forwarders, wharfingers and deal its relations with shippers and growers are carpets, rugs, linoleums, shades and cur ers in coal, wood, lumber, etc. Several direct, and choice products may at all times tains, high grade brass and iron beds and freight steamers are in operation for trans be found fn stock. A specialty is made of mattresses, etc. The articles handled by porting goods to all points along the St. California and Florida fruits. Weekly bul this house are of excellent quality and are Lawrence River and Great Lakes. Their letins are issued by the firm _advising pur always just as recommended, while the facilities enable them to deal with custom chasers of the arrival and cohdition of the prices compare most favorably with that of ers most advantageously, and their prices goods handled by them. A branch estab any contemporary establishment. The busi are always found to be the lowest. By en lishment is also maintained at Smiths Falls, ness was established by Mr. Johnston four ergy and perseverance the display of execu along the C.P.R., which is admitted to be years ago. He is conducting it with the tive ability and fair and honorable dealings one of the finest fruit warehouses in that greatest satisfaction to his patrons and pro this firm has built up a trade and acquired section. This braneh is under the supervi fit to himself. Energetic and enterprising a connection which places it in the front sion of Mr. Bert H. Soper. with Mr. 'l"'hos. he leaves no stone unturned to please his in the coal and wood trade in Brockville. H. Ryan as SRJ.es manager. Shipments are customers and that he is doing so is attest The business is under the management of made direct by them throughout the Ottawa ed by the fact that he is enjoying such a Mr. James Reynolds. He possesses a com Valley and ~ore1ern eountry. Th·~ trade of nice trade. Personally M:r. C. E. Johnston prehensive knowledge of all its details, is this house exte1:dH to all surrounding towns is well known in Brockville. He stands fair nad generous in his dealings and enjoys and village:; within a radius of 150 miles of high in commercial circles for his veracity the confidence of all who come in contact Brockvill"l. The business was orlginall.r and probity and his future success may be with him. established 12 years ar-;o and is under the thorouhgly assured. 30
GEORGE E. McGLADE house offers greater inducements to the pur· coupled with a straight-forward system of chaser than this and no establishment is dealing built up a large and permanent pat· The above named gentleman is the pop· more widely known or enjoys a better trade. ronage. The premises occupied for business ular and well known City Passenger Agent The store is one at which the public is fond embrace a store comprising three floors and of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He has of dealing as it is an establishment which, basement of large dimensions, with a num· been connected with the company for 25 in the excellence of the stock carried is fully ber of warehouses in connection, all stocked years and has made hosts of friends in up to the highest standard of similar houses with a varied and comprehensive assort· Brockville and the United Counties. His in the larger cities. None of them offers a ment of furniture, from the leading manu· office is located corner King street and better selection of the goods carried. The facturers. A new hard wood floor has just Court House Avenue. He is also agent for premises occupied at 86 King street west, been completed in the store and the inter· the Dominion Express Company, C. P. R. comprise a store of large dimensions which ior newly painted. Picture framing and re· Telegraph, the Richelieu & Ontario is nicely adapted to the business, while the pairs of all kinds are neatly done. Goods Navigation Company, and all lake and stock includes a full assortment of dry are sold for cash or credit on easy payments. ocean steamship lines. Mr. McGlade goods, dress goods, silks, ladies ready-to· The motto of the house is furniture or house· rapidly de_veloped the business until wear garments, furs, men's and boys' clotlJ· hold goods of elaborate taste at moderate to-day he is agent for all the leading im· ing and furnishing goods, carpets, curtains, prices and entire satisfaction assured." A portant steamship lines in Canada, United and house furnishings. Every article car· leading feature is made of undertaking and States and Europe. Tickets are issued by ried here will be found of the latest styles. embalming. Mr. Quirmbach employs the him for any part of the world. Berths, Purchases are promptly delivered to all best and most approved modern processes staterooms, etc., can be reserved at this of· parts of the city. From 12 to 15 salespeople in embalming and is an expert in this line. fice, and general information regarding tra· are employed in the store. This business He takes full charge of all the arrangements vel obtained, where he and his· assistant was established by Mr. Ralph Davis and his of funerals, furnishing everything desired in Mr. Archie Graham will always be found on sons Messrs. W. H. and Peter Davis in 1876, the best and most satisfactory manner, the duty to serve the traveller and tourist in since which time it has steadily grown and latest addition to his equipment are six every possible way assisting passengers is now more prosperous than ever. The racks for displaying floral designs at fun· through to any point in Europe and by any house of R. Davis & Sons, have by their erals. In stock is carried a full supply of desired; route. Mr. McGlade was born and courteous manner and sterling integrity metalic, cloth covered and polished wood lived in Brockville nearly all his life. He made hosts of friends and patrons in Brock· caskets, also cement and steel vaults and is highly regarded by every one for his ville and surrounding country. everything else pertaining to the business. promptness and integrity and always inter· Everything is up-to-date and the funeral ested in all matters pertaining to the gen· GEO. R. QUIRMBACH. cars are the finest to be seen in the county eral advancement of the Island City. Among the most experienced and compet· Prompt attention is paid to all calls day or R. DAVIS & SONS. ent undertakers, embalmers and furniture night. The business is under the sole super· dealers in Brockville and surrounding coun· vision of Mr. Geo. R. Quirmbach. During Th,is establishment under the above title try is the above named gentleman, eligibly his business career here he has become very ranks as one of the leading dry goods stores located at 162 King street west. Mr. Quirm· popular. Reliable and uniformly prompt in Eastern Ontario, and is worthy of lib· back established himself in business here and obliging he has gained the respect of eral mention in a work of this nature. No 15 years ago. He has by strict attention, the entire community. 32
H. W. GILHOOLY and employing only thoroughly eompetent petent and popular druggists and chemists assistants, there is little reason to doubt the in Brookville must be classed Mr. A. C. No establishment of a similar nature in success of this concern in building up a Miller. He established himself in business Brockville gives better satisfaction when paying and prosperous business. Messrs. here 14 years ago. The premises occupied the quality of the goods is taken into con Louch & Co. are fully prepared to execute at 180 King street west, are tastefully and sideration, than the one conducted by Mr. every variety of electrical work, install appropriately fitted up for all the require H. W. Gilhooly. The premises occupied at combination fixtures, make any necessary ments of the trade. Here a full line of drugs 99 King street west, are embraced in a neat repairs that may be required to dynamos, and chemicals of the finest quality is kept ly and attractively arranged store. Here is motors, arc lamps, etc., and can safely including proprietary medicines of acknowl carried a full and complete stock of boots, guarantee their work. They carry in stock edged merit and reputation, also fancy and shoes and rubbers made up in the latest a full line of electric fixtures, electric fans, toilet articles, perfumery, stationery, souve styles, as well as trunks, suit cases and val lamps, auto supplies, gasoline engines, etc. nir cards, etc. From its inception this house ises, all sold at the lowest prices~ The busi The trade extends all over the city and sur has maintained a strong hold on public favor ness is an old established one and has been rounding country and is constantly increas and confidence, steadily winning its way to carried on by its present proprietor, who ing. This is without a doubt the most com prominence and prosperity until now its has had an experience of 20 years in this plete and best equipped establishment of patronage is of a most substantial character. line, since 1908. He has conducted it with its kind in Eastern Ontario. The business Mr. A. C. Miller is a graduate of the Ontario constantly increasing success. Mr. Gil is under the sole supervision of Mr. A. P. College of Pharmacy. He employs compet hooly is a gentleman of energy and agree Louch. He has had many years experience ent assistants in the store and gives special able manner. Customers are always treat in this line, and is at all times ready to and personal attention to the compounding ed in a most cordial way and if honest confer with and give his valuable advice to of all prescriptions. He will be found an goods and fair prices will command trade, those who may wish to employ his services. honorable and upright business man in all this establishment is really entitled to it. The premises occupied for business pur his dealings and is worthy of the apprecia Personally he is looked upon as one of poses are located at 32 King street west. tion in which he is held by his friends and Brockvile's progressive and energetic citi Here may be found all the requisites to meet patrons. Mr. Miller is also agent for the zens. His house is in all respects a repre the demands in the lines carried, and there Studebaker automobiles in Brockville and sentative one. can be no question that this enterprise is surrounding district. a valuable acquisition to the resources and THE ELECTRIC SHOP conveniences of Brockivlle and vicinity in which it is located. H. B. WRIGHT &. CO. A. P. l.ouch &. Co. A. C. MILLER &. CO. It is the history of all commercial The pur above named firm commenced busi suits like those of an individual order, that ness operations in Brockville three years The business of the pharmacist is one re there must be a leader. ago. They Energy, enterprise entered upon their duties with quiring a great amount of care and well dir and shrewd native ability will always take every prospect of success and a permanent ected study to prevent any possible mis precedence and ass1m1e a prominent and posi useful career. By careful attention to takes in the compounding of prescriptions tion in the first rank. Such an establish- business, furnishing only reliable apparatus or handling of drugs. Among the most com- ment is that of the above named firm locat- 34 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HOSPITAL ed at 60 King street west, 'phone 21, as con ducted by Mr. 'vV. H. Kyle. This bu~iness was originally established in 1>174. The premises occupied comprise four floors 40x 125 feet in dimensions, fitted up in modern up-to-date style, with handsome show cases, soda fountain and ice cream parlors on the first and se,cond floors. Did amount of space permit we would deem it a pleasure to describe in dt>tail the stock carried, which is as large and varied in its line as is to be found in Brockville, but suffice it to say it embraces everything in the nature of fine confectionery, iee cream, etc. Here is manufaetured confectionery and ice cream made from the most nutrxtious of ingTf.di ents, also plain and fancy creams and ices in the latest molds which are conceded to be the best made and sold at both wholesale and retail throughout the city and county. Special attention is given to manufacturing confectionery and ice cream for the retail trade. The demands of the trade controlled by this establishment necessitates the em ployment of many skilled workmen all through the year, showing the output to ]1e of enormous proportions. Mr. W. H. Kyle, the managPr of the business, is a thorough, practical man, who understands and gives his close personal attention to every detail. He is well known in Brockville in public affairs, having served the people as mayor for one term and alderman for tl::lree terms. Personally he is regarded as strictly honor able and reliable, while the success he has achieved is but the result of vim, energy BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL and honest, straightforward business mt> thods.
36 N. S. CUTHBERTSON. originally estafJlished 2fi years ago. It was to keep in the forefront of fashion. In fact carried on by Messrs. !VIowal & .Jackson for this house will compare with many leading Real estate and insurance always have six years and has been conducted nnder its Metropolitan establishments of like nature. and always will be the foundation stones of present title sincfl December, 1913. This The different dep:utmentt< are neatly fitted commercial operations, and rank first in house has built up a trade that is not merely up to show the stock to the very best ad- importance. Mr. N. S. Cuthbertson has been established in business here for three years, and is classed as a man of zeal, broad understanding and far reaching opinions. His operations extend in all directions, and property entrusted to him is given careful and wide consideration. Business of every nature in the real setate line, touching transfers, buying, selling, renting, etc., is handled judiciously. He also conducts a general life, fire and accident insurance business representing some of the leading companies in the world. Since he estab lished himself in business here he has se cured a large, influential, and permanent patronage. His office is located at 169 King street west, Phone 568. Personally Mr. N. S. Cuthbertson possesses the confidence of all his patrons and fellow citizens.
MOWAT'S CUSTOM TAILORING. The dreRsy men of Brockville have been particularly favored-and the city itself in the possession of one of the finest and smartest tailoring shops to be found in this entire vicinity. We would call special at tention to the establishment of the above named as conducted by Mr. W. H. Mowat. Occupying a store 30x120 feet in dimensions local, for it is as well known throughout the vantage, and goods from all parts of the at 105 King street west (Oddfellows block), Northwest as in Brockville itself. Its clien two continents are in evidence. Mr. Mowat utilized for the business, one can readily tele embraces many of the best dressed men employs a stalf of' experienced tailors only, imagine that this house enjoys a trade of in Leeds and Grenville counties, who ap and is in a position to cater and attend to considerable magnitude. The business was preciate the 6fforts put forth by Mr. Mowat the wants of the most exacting.
37 C. H. BUELL & SON. & Son, bakers and confectioners located at banquets, receptions, sundry dinners, etc. 31 King street west, Phone 289. The busi Their confections will always be found pure While practically every item of food in ness was established in 1898, and their and delicious. Pure ice cream in brick or cluded in our daily menus has advanced in patronage now includes many prominent bulk is to be had here. Five experienced price, bread the most necessary of all re families who depend on them for their daily bakers are employed and four wagons are mains the same. The modern housewife supply of home made bread, buns, cakes, in use for delivery purposes. The trade ex now buys her bread, by this method saving pies, pastry, confectionery, etc. The prem- tends all over Brockville and surrounding
BROCKVILLE POST OFFICE THE ROBERT WRIGHT CO., LIMITED herself half of her household labor. One of ises occupied for business comprise a store country within a radius of 30 miles. The the leading and popular establishments of and bakery of large dimensions, equipped where the public is always sure business is both wholesale and retail. It is Brockville with the most modern machinery, dough C. H. of receiving the best and purest goods, cou under the management of Messrs. mixer, weigher, etc. This firm receives and A. N. Buell. They are experienced busi pled with first class attendance is admitted many orders for cakes for special occasions ly the one conducted by Messrs. C. H. Buell ness men well known and highly esteemed such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, by the community. 38 BROCK THEATRE. higher class have been shown. This show mer beverages can always be obtained. Mr. house is open every evening with daily mat McLennan, the proprietor and manager is In this age of hurry and business worry, inee during the summer season. New well and favorably known in Brockville and no city or town is complete without some place of amusement and relaxation. This want has been well and amptly supplied here by the above named house, which is under the management of Mr. J. M. McLen nan. He has been engaged in business in Brockville for many years and established himself in this line four years ago. The theatre is situated on the site formerly oc cupied by the Strathcona Hotel on King street west, right in the centre of the town. The present house has a seating capacity for 1100 people. It was built and opened by Mr. McLennan in 1913, is comfortably furnished, nicely decorated and is the lar gest and best of its kind in Brockville and surrounding country. In this theatre the world's greatest sights are placed before the public with life motion pictures, and one to two hours spent within it is an educa tion as well as one to two hours of thorough enjoyment, for you are not only shown views and scenery of all parts of the world, put many funny and grotesque pictures as well as a number of refined vaudeville acts, such as comedy sketches, illustrated songs, etc. Should you visit this theatre we ·are sure you will leave it feeling your time and money has been well spent. It has been the aim of the management of this theatre to supply the most refined and educational change of pictures twice a week. A Palm has won the confidence of the public subjects to be had through the medium of garden has recently been added, where con through his enterprising and honorable moving pictures. Many subjects of the fectionery, ice cream soda and cooling sum- business methods. 39 chase of the beautiful property on King street east known as "Towercliff, showing their enterprise and appreciation of future values. In 1914 Mr. John A. Mackenzie was appointed president, with Lt.-Col. W. S. Buell, vice president, and the policy of the company for progress and the general ad vance of Brockville remained unchanged, one large factor in the increase in values of local real estate being directly traceable to Ontario & Eastern Realties in the shape of the Brockville Country Club which was form ed by them and carried through from its inception to a successful finish Besides their successful local business they are also representatives of Messrs. D. W. Ogilvie & Co. Inc., The Ross Realty Company and the Canadian Northern Montreal Land Company, whose properties comprise some of the fin BROCKVILLE COUNTRY CLUB LOOKING EAST est and most promising in the City of Man·
ONTARIO & EASTERN REAL TIES, LIMITED. Formed in October 1912 with Mr. Robert Bowie as president, and Han. George P. Graham as vice president, for the purpose of dealing in real estate in Brockvllle and environs, specializing in the sale of river frant properties and old mansions which their connection in the large cities would enable them to place with success. Mr. J. G. Wallace brought up from Montreal as man ager has an extensive connection in Mon treal and the increase in value of river front property and the number of old resid ences sold since the formation of the Com pany speaks well for the success of the campaign they have inaugurated, their pur- VIEW OF GOLF LINKS BROCKVILLE COUNTRY CLUB (0 treal, so that they are well equipped to han made of optical work which is personally which they control and which is constantly dle property in any location. Their Board oC attended to by Mr. Steacy, who is a gradu increasing. The business is under the man Directors is an exceptionally strong one con-, ate of the Toronto Optical School. He is agement of Mr. Walter B. Reynolds. He is sisting of: Hon. Geo. P. Graham, Brookville; the official inspector here of watches for the well known in this vicinity and has achiev Senator Derbyshire, Brookville; Col. J. G. G.T.R. and C.P.R., as well as issuer of mar ed his success on the true basis of honor Ross, Montreal; D. W. Ogilvie, Esq., Mon riage licenses. Jewellery is made to order able effort and the ability to secure and treal; L. C. Ogilvie, Esq., Brookville; Edwin and repairing- of all kinds. Engraving work handle the best class of trade. Abbott, Esq., Brockville;A. G. Bowie, Esq., is artistically done, skilled hands only being Brookville; A. K. Fisk, Esq., Montreal; employed. Durinf!; his business career here Chas. W. MacLean, Esq., Montreal. Mr. F. B. Steacy has by his honorable moth· G. G. LAFAYETTE ods and genial manner won the respect m' F. B. STEACY. the entire community. Among the leading eye specialists of In the compilation of this review of thE' W. B. REYNOLDS & CO. Brookville may be mentioned Mr. G. G. chief commercial and general business in Lafayette whose parlor is located at 102 terests of Brookville, it is the aim of the The coal interests of Brookville to-day King street west. This gentleman estab publisher to give place and prominence to form an important factor in her commercial lished himself in business here as a jeweler houses, firms and concerns in a relative de and industrial life, and these interests are and optician 45 years ago and has been em gree to the standing they maintain in tht>ir represented by influential concerns whose inently successful. He has all the latest respective lines of trade, and it is in pur trade connections extend throughout the appliances for testing the eyes, and manu suance of this design that special mPntion surrounding country. A representative facturing and fitting glasses for the most is here made of the widely known and note house in this line is that of W. B. Reynolds worthy establishment of Mr. F. B. Steacy, complex and difficult cases of myopia, astig & Co. This business was originally estab gold and silYersmith, diamond merchant, matism, presbiopia and muscular insufficien dealer in watches, jewellery, cut glass, sil lished by the late Wm. McCullough over 50 cies. Eyes are carefully examined. Lenses verware and optical goods, located at 62 years ago. It was conducted by Messrs. are specially ground on the premises. Each King street west, where he occupies a well Ault & Reynolds for 20 years and has been pair of glasses is made expressly for the appointed store of ample dimensions. The carried on under its present title since 1911. patient. Appointments made if desired. This firm has acquired a wide reputation, business was originally e~tablished by Mr. Here is always carried a complete stock of T. B. Steacy, father of the present proprie and secured a trade which entitles it to spectacles and eye glasses of every des tor, in 1859. It h<1.s been carried on by Mr. prominent mention. W. B. Reynolds & Co., cription. Mr. Lafayette is a specialist in F: B. Steacy for the past 14 years. This are dealers in all kinds of anthracite and Optometry. He is a graduate optician and house has always maintained a high repu bituminous coal, wood, etc. The trade this has had many years experience. He is tation for the excellence of the goods car firm has built up extends all over Brock building up a constantly increasing trade ried which includes in the jewellery depart-· ville and surrounding country. The office in his line. This is the only exclusive opti ment a large stock of diamonds, watches, is located at 14 King street east, with yards cal establishment in Brookville. Since Mr. jewellery and precious stones handsomely sheds and docks on Water street south, of Lafayette established business here he has mounted, cut glass, silverware, novelties, large dimensions, giving them ample facili demonstrated that he is a master of his souvenir articles, etc. A special feature is ties for handling the extensive business profession. 41 LEWIS & PATTERSON. whose judicious and enterprising methods Board, also of the Separate School Board, has brought the business up to its present as well as Light and Power Commissioner. Perhaps the most indispensible branch of proportions. He was th~ first president of the Brockville trade we have in Brockville is that of dry Board of Trade upon its organization. Per and fancy goods and those innumerable ar· D. W. DOWNEY. sonally he is held in the highest esteem by ticles of wearing apparel, which go to make The purchasing public is always anxious all who know him, while the establishment up the complete equipment of ladies attire, to learn of those houses which carry noi he conducts is one to which the residents of and one of the most extensive and reliable only a well selected stock, but also all the Brockville point with pride. latest and most fashionable styles. Such houses in this line of enterprise here is that A. E. SHAVER. of Messrs. Lewis & Patterson. This busi· an establishment is the one conducted by ness was founded 26 years ago. Since its Mr. D. vV. Downey. The premises occupied Few houses have gained a more wide inception this house has ever occupied a at 55-59 King street west compriRe a double spread and deserved popularity than the prominent position among the business store 50x100 feet in dimensions. This house one mentioned above. This old established houses in the city and with progressive en· is known throughout the district as head business has been conducted by its present ergy has materially added to the resources quarters for men's, boys' and children·s proprietor for the past 13 years. From its of Brockville. The premises occupied at 82 clothing, furnishings, boots, shoes, trunks, inception the house secured a large and valises, etc. A special feature is made of King street west, embrace a store compris· "Fit-Reform;• "30th Century" and "Hobher valuable patronage. The premises occupied ing two floors 40 x 80 feet in dimensions lin" mad.e to measure clothing, as well as at 81 King street west, Phone 79, to which and affords every facility for the efficient "Empre.ss' shoes for ladies and "Invictus" he removed recently have been entirely re prosecution of the business. The stock "Just Right" and "Slater" shoes for men. All modeled, attractively fitted up with all mod throughout is a most exclusive and complete the latest shades and patterns of the season ern improvements, also large plate glass one and the house has the reputation of sell· are carried and the best of satisfaction is windows for displaying the goods carried, ing really first class goods at prices that assured. The motto of the house is square and thoroughly stocked throughout. An defy competition. In this stock may be dealing and reliable goods. lVIr. Downey electric coffee grinder has been installed. found a select line of dry and fancy goods, established himself in business in Brock This establishment deals in high class gro ladies ready to wear garments in jackets, ville in 1877, since which time the house ceries and provisions, canned goods, table skirts, blouses, white wear goods, carpets, has continued to grow in patronage and ap delicacies, all kinds of fruits and vegetables oil cloths curtains, draperies, blinds, as well preciation until to-day it is regarded as the in season. A specialty is made in teas and as men's furnishings, etc. The trade of the leading one in its line here. He bas had coffees. These goods are offered to con house is a large and substantial one and the a long practiotl experience 1n the business sumers at prices which only the influential establishment in its various departments and has bought his large stock with a view · connections of this house and its unrivalled gives employment to a number of experienc· to pleasing his many customers. Mr. D. W. facilities can warrant. The business is ed assistants who are always polite and at Downey outside of business circles, takes under the management of Mr. A. E. Shaver. tentive to the wants of the trade. The busi an active interest in all matters pertaining He gives his personal attention to it and ness is under the management of Messrs. to the advancement and upbuilding of makes the wants of the trade-and how Geo. T. Lewis and Albert M. Patterson. This Brockville. He served the people as alder best to meet them-his partciular study. house may be regarded as a model one, man for fifteen years, was mayor in 1897 This establishment possesses the confidence which reflects credit on the proprietors, and 1898, was member of the Collegiate and esteem of the community in general 42 Residences of J. R. Bresnan, D. W . Downey, John H . Fulford, W. J. Mackey.
., 4 .. ROCK BOTTOM STORE alderman for many years. He is a live ants in the store. Mr. T. H. Kennett, the hustling business man and it should be said manager here, is well known -as an enter prising and progres~ive business man. John Culbert. to his credit that he has won success by deserving it. The business of the grocer is one of con KELLY'S. stant activity, and ably conducted stores THE "WM. DAVIES COMPANY, LIMITED. selling goods at popular prices never fail The Shoe Store of Quality to secure a large patronage. The store under the above title is a case in point. One of the most important representatives This is an enterprising shoe house and of the packing and provision trade This business was established in 1869. The in Cana one that has built up a prosperous trade. da is The Wm. Davies Company, Limited. premises occupied at 129 It was established by King street west, This firm are wholesale Mr. E. J. Kelly in 1911. are embraced in and retail packers The premises a modern up-to-date store and dealers of pork, hams, bacon, fresh and occupied located at 53 King of large dimensions. By judicious manage salt meats, lard, sausages and provision street west are neatly fitted up and com ment and carefully looking after the requirt· merchants. They cater to a trade that de· pletely stocked with a nice assortment of ments of customers this house has built np mands particularly fine goods. altogether up-to-date footwear including boots, shoes a business of the most substantial charac better in quality and character than the and rubbers, in all sizes, shapes and mater ter. The store is tastefully fitted up antl average line. The greatest care is used in ials, which are sure to satisfy you and save contains a stock of new fresh goods cover the selection of hogs and cattle cut up and you money. The goods carried are repre ing the whole range of choice family gro packed by the company and the processes sentative of the best makes and latest styles ceries, provisions, canned goods and family in use in preparing the same for tbe market of the day. Patrons of this house are as supplies. The motto of this house is are such as to justify them in claiming to sured of being fully satisfied with the fit, "Quality first, last and always." Goods are offer a line of products that cannot be ex quality and workmanship of the articles sold at wholesale and retail. This estab celled anywhere. The head office and pack purchased here, and the prices quoted are lishment enjoys a high reputation, and the ing plant of this large concern is located in always most reasonable. In connection will manner in which it is conducted is a sure Toronto, with branch stores and depots in be found a large line of trunks, valises and guarantee that the patronage it receives is all the leading cities and towns throughout suit cases. Mr. Kelly has devoted many of a steady and substantial nature. Com the Dominion. The branch store in Brock years to the shoe line and knows how to dis petent and courteous clerks are kept con ville is located at 66 King street west, criminate to a nicety in the selection of stantly busy attending to the wants of pat 'phone 109. lt was estabished here 11 years goods for the trade. He takes an active rons, and all orders are filled and delivered ago and is under the management of Mr. interest in all matters pertaining to the with promptness to any part of the city, T. H. Kennett. The premises occupied are advancement of Brockville. Mr. Kelly was while the most reasonable prices prevail. equipped with every facility for carrying a elected to the city council in January, 1914. Mr. Culbert is well and favorably known in complete stock, the most improved refrig He is serving as a member of the Board Brockville and the United Counties. He erating appliances being in use. The trade, of Works and other committees. Person served as member of Parliament in the Do which is principally retail, extends all over ally he is an experienced business man minion House from 1900 to 1904, was Mayor Brockville and surrounding country. Em worthy of the confidence of the entire com of the town for three successive terms and ployment is a1forded to a number of assist- munity. 44 COURT TERRACE 45 W. H. HARRISON THE METROPOLITAN BANK. have been fitted up expressly for the busi ness carried on. They are commodious aud A well equipped establishment engaged The Brockville branch of the Metropoli well equipped with modern burglar aud fire in tinsmithing, roofing, furnace work, etc. tan Bank was established in 1903, and a proof vaults for the protectiou of deposits in Brockville is the one conducted by Mr. steady and substantial progress marks its of its numerous patrons. The bauk has 40 W. H. Harrison located at 198 King street history and prosperous existence. It is by branches and agencies throughout Cauada. west. He established himself in business common consent one of the most staple and in this town in 1873 and the prosperity of reliable, as well as one of the most popular B. D. STEACY. the house is to-day at once substantial and financial institutions in Leeds and Gren- gratifying. The premises occupied com • ville Counties. A general banking and sav This is one of the leadiug busiuess estab prise a store 25 x 100 feet in dimensions. ings bank business is carried on here. Spe lishments of the kind in Brockville. It was The house executes orders for tinsmithing, cial attention is given to farmers and dairy established by Mr. B. D. Steacy in 1881. Its sheet and metal roofing and furnace work men's accounts. The bank with head office management has been signalized by ability of every description in the promptest and at Toronto, chartered by act of Parliament and uninterrupted success. The premises most thorough manner, employing none but was organized in 1902. The capital stock occupied for business purposes located at skilled and experienced workmen whose paid up is $1,000,000.00, reserve fund and 22-24 King street west, opposite Revere labors are closely supervised by the pro undivided profits $-1,432,547.61. The Brock House, Phone 90, comprise three floors of prietor. Mr. Harrison is sole agent in ville branch is under the management of large dimensions, with warehouse iu con Brockville for Gurney stoves, ranges and Mr. W. G. McClellan. It transacts a large nection. This house deals in heavy aud furnaces. In stock is carried a full line of business and has a widely extended patron shelf hardware, cutlery, sporting goods, alu stoves and ranges, furnaces, tinware, agate age throughout this entire section. From minum and enamelware, steam fittings, wire and copperware, cheese factory furnishings its inception it has been managed with con fencing, all leading brands of cements, sew and roofing material. The assortment is a sumate skill, the utmost prudence, and with er tile, fire brick and roofing felts, paiuts, most desirable one while the low prices at a marked degree of success. It has invar oils, glass and painters supplies, etc. Here which all goods are placed commend the iably succeeded in inspiring the confidence is carried a large and complete stock of the house to the favorable consideration of all and esteem of all who have been brought goods mentioned, all bought from the most in whose interest it is operated. Mr. W. H. into business relations with it. This is a re noted manufacturers. In prices and quality Harrison the proprietor of this establish cord that can be made only by pursuing of goods the house successfullr meets._ all ment, has been a resident of Brockville all honorable and legitimate business methods competition. The trade extends alt- over his life. He served the people as alderman, in all transactions. The board of directors the city and surrounding territory and· is was mayor for two terms, light and water of the bank are S. J. Moore, president; D. E. steadily growing. Mr. B. D. Stea-cy, the commissioner, as well as license commis Thomson, K.C., vice president; Sir W. Mor proprietor and manager of this establish sioner of this district for a number of years. timer Clark, K.C., John Firstbrook, Esq., ment, has had many years experience in this He has always taken an active interest in James Ryrie, Esq.; W. D. Ross, Esq. The line. He is an active business man and en all matters pertaining to the welfare of the last named gentleman is also the general terprising citizen who takes an interest iu town. Persoually he is a prominent and manager; A. G. Fletcher, superintendent of all measures to advance his patrous wel progressive business man highly regarded branches and G. Macintyre, inspector.· The fare and enjoys the esteem of his fellow citi by all. offices located corner King and Broad streets zens. 46 West End Residences-1. Geo. A. Wright. 2. Dr. Woodrow. 3. Robert Wright, Sr. 4. Antoine Wendling's and Hartley Street Arch. 5. John Derbyshire. GEO. ROSS & CO. mates on all work will be gladly and prompt of work that is not excelled by any similar ly furnished. The business was established establishment in Brockville and surround With the advance in science, architectur by Mr. George Ross 23 years ago. Every ing country. al construction and other classes of work, contract receives his personal attention, as similar improvements have been made in he possesses a long and valuable experience GEO. C. HOWISON plumbing and steamfitting. New methods in this line. He is well known in Brockville A well known bakery and confectionery designed to give the utmost satisfaction to and surrounding country. establishment in Brockville is that of which the customer and also to facilitate proper Mr. Geo. C. Howison is the proprietor. The installation have been adopted. The firm M. J. KEHOE premises occupied at 234 King street, corner that is quick to appreciate the value of these Perth are· neat and clean, fitted up with new and important inovations and whose The occupation of the merchant tailor is every convenience for the prosecution of the charges are not based on the principle of an indispensible one in the make up of a business. Mr. Howison manufactures large "Get all you can," but rather on a fair pro city's resources. Well made and well-fit· ly bread, fancy cakes of all kinds, high class fit only, will soon gain the confidence and ting garments in these days have become pastry, ice cream, etc. Particular attention hearty support of the public. In this res essentially a necessity, and we are confer is given to wedding cakes. Only the finest pect we direct attention to the house of G. ring a benefit on our readers in indicating flour, sugar and other materials are utilized Ross & Co., who are plumbers, gas, hot an establishment where such are obtained and the goods produced are absolutely un water and steam fitters located at 42 King in perfection and at moderate prices. The surpassed for purity, quality and uniform street west, Phone 234. The firm has met business carried on by Mr. M. J. Kehoe was excellence. Popular prices prevail and the with liberal and constantly increasing pat originally established 30 years ago, and at attendance upon customers is all that can ronage from many of the best residents of once attracted the confidence and favor of be desired. Several bakers are employed Brockville and surrounding country. We the public of Brockville. The premises and the bread delivery covers all parts of wish to make favorable mention of some occupied at 115 King street w'est are large the city. The trade which is chiefly retail large contracts recently completed by Mr. and commodious, and here a large variety extends all over Brockville and surround Ross, namely the plumbing and hot water of fabrics are placed at the disposal of pat ing country. A specialty is made of home heating work of twenty railway stations rons, including the finest of imported goods, made candies. As Mr. Howison is an expert along the C. P. R. between Perth anc'l Tor· which have been selected with a judgment in this line he has gained an enviable repu onto, together with installing a Pease ·heater which years of practical experience neces tation for handling only the choicest and and ventilator as well as the sanitary plumb sarily bestow. This house carries in stock freshest candies of all kinds. A large trade ing work of a 12-room school building in a full l-ine of the finest imported cloths for is also done in ice cream which is sold both Belleville, Out. The aim of this concern is ladies and gentlemen's attire. Only high wholesale and retail all through the year. to do only first class work, use only depen· class garments are·made here, its suits look The patronage is very large and constantly dable materials and charge only a fair price. well, wear well and feel well. In connec growing, owing to the superiority of the Plumbing, gas, steam fitting and hot water tion with the business the services of a products mentioned. The business was es heating, etc., is given prompt attention. The large force of custom tailors is availed of, tablished by Mr. Howison 8 years ago. Per firm is also agent for the Rudd Gas Water and this coupled to the practical knowledge sonally he is highly esteemed in the com Heater. A number of skilled and experienc possessed by Mr. M. J. Kehoe the proprie munity for his business ability and strict ed hands are constantly employed. Esti· tor of the business ensures the production probity. 48 East End Resid enccs-1. Mrs. J . M. Walsh. 2. J . W . Ridgeway. 8. Dr. Bow:c. 9. Mrs. G. T. Fulford. 10. Senator Derbyshire. 11. Mrs. C. E. Fulford. GLOBE CLOTHING HOUSE survive, but many go to join the great ma luxuries, as she has brought flowers and jority, which flourish for a time then disap plants within the reach of all. Mrs. Ed Brockville's popular clothing store under pear leaving but little sign of their exist wards established herself in business here the above title is well known to all citizens. ence. Among those which have grown in in a small way 20 years ago. Since that Mr. S. L. Vineberg the proprietor of this prosperity in Brockville there is none more time she and her son have built up a large house established himself in business here favorably known than McHenry's, located trade in that branch of floriculture pertain originally 16 years ago. After an absence corner King street and Victoria Avenue. ing to the sale and artistic arrangement of of two years he returned and opened his This house by honorable dealing and sterl flowers and plants, for bouquets, baskets present store in 1909. He enjoys a wide ing integrity aided by a thorough training and floral designs of every descrip reputation for fair dealing and honest en in catering to the wants of the public, secur tion. A specialty is made of flowers for deavor. The store occupied for business ed a large and profitable business. The weddings, receptions and funerals. The purposes is centrally located corner King premises occupied comprise a double store store and greenhouses, 7 in number, located and Buell streets and the stock comprises which is admirably arranged and filled with at 111 King street east, Tel. 308, are at a large choice and select line of men's, boys' a large and complete stock of choice grocer tractively fitted up and among the best in and children's ready-to-wear or made-to-ord ies, provisi-ons, canned goods in large var this line in the city. Here can be procured er clothing, hats, caps and furnishings, iety, also a full line of wines and liquors. in their proper season, the choicest seeds which are made up without reproach in all Goods are sold at wholesale and retail. The grown by foreign experts, bulbs from Hol the various styles and kinds suitable for the business was originally established by Mc land, France and Japan, graceful plants and requirements of this market. The goods Henry Brothers, under the name of W. J. the sweetest flowers in and out of season. handled here are all warranted exactly as McHenry & Bro., and has been known as All kinds of bedding and garden plants are represented, and every garment in stock is McHenry's for the past nine years. It is raised in large quantities. We take plea manufactured from good materials, is care under the sole control of Mr. Chas. R. Mc sure in commending this establishment to fully made up, trimmed and designed in Henry. The prosperity of this establish our readers, as one well worthy their sup the latest prevailing fashions. Nowhere ment can justly be attributed to the enter port and patronage. else in this section can buyers obtain great prise and energy displayed by its manage er advantages or inducements. Mr. S. L. ment and the able manner in which its af Edwards Rustic Mfg. Co·. Vineberg personally holds a diploma of fairs are conducted. Here is also located the above named being a practical cutter and designer of concern which is under the management of men's clothing. He is also an experienced EDWARDS, FLORISTS. Mr. W. M. Edwards. This business was merchant and progressive business man. 111 King Street East. originally established in Toronto, 30 years His enterprise is an important addition to ago and removed to Brockville in 1888. This the trade resources of Brockville. Nothing better denotes the higher plane firm is the leading and largest importer of to which this community has attained than virgin cork in Canada. The specialties man McHENRY'S. does the rapid advancement made by a firm ufactured here include cork bark articles dealing in what are commonly designated garden furniture, etc. Goods in this lin~ During the history of a city throughout a as the luxuries of life. The methods of such are shipped to all parts of the Dominion. decade the number of business establish an establishment as the one conducted by Mr. Edwards is well and favorably known ments started are almost incalculable, some Mrs. W. H. Edwards eliminate the term in Brockville and surrounding country. 50 41ST REGIMENTAL BAND
51 WM. BIRKS & SON. BROWN & SEMPLE keen and wide awake business men, whose dealings have been constantly distinguished "My Valet." The line of plumbing, gas, steam, hot by fairness and uprightness. water heating and such like is an industry Mr. Wm. Birks who has had many years of importance in all progressive centres. G. W. MORRISON. experience in the tailoring trade establish That Brockville is distinguished by a steady growth and prosperity goes without saying, A first class up-to-date tobacco store and ed himself in business here some 30 years consequently this industry ranks as a most billiard parlor is the one conducted by Mr. ago. The store located at 176 King street important one. Prominently identified with G. W. Morrison, located at 156 King street west, Phone 46, is neatly fitted up and a this line here are Messrs. Brown & Semple. west, Phone 382. He has had a life-long ex nice line of imported and domestic goods They established themselves in business perience in the lines carried and establish is carried. A specialty is made of cleaning some 20 years ago and that they are at pre ed himself in business here 14 years ago. pressing, repairing and altering ladies and sent in possession of a large and increasing This house is known to be one of the most gentlemen's clothing made to look like new. patronage is a fact which need not be com complete concerns of the kind in Brockville. All work turned out here is done by hand mented on here. They are practical plumb Mr. Morrison is a dealer in high class smok combined with high class journeymen tailor ers, gas, steam and hot water fitters. Com ers articles of every description, as well as work. Orders left here are got out on short petent workmen are employed and first all the leading daily and weekly newspapers, notice and satis:faction is guaranteed, alike class workmanship is guaranteed. All ord magazines, periodicals, books, etc. The as to the reliab:le nature of the work and ers are promptly attended to. The prem premises occupied for business purposes lo the extremely moderate prices charged. ises occupied are located at 15 King street cated at 156 King street west, comprise a Particular attention is paid to ladies work, East, Phone 133. The facilities enjoyed by room 30 x 125 feet in dimensions, which is cleaning, pressing and altering skirts, suits, this house are unsurpassed, enabling it to nicely fitted up. In the rear of the store an etc. Suits are made to your order. Patrons compete most favorably with any similar up-to-date billiard room with six tables will receive the benefit of good workmanship establishment in this vicinity in price, work be found in connection. The house is a pop and a nice assortment of patterns to select manship and quality of goods. Among the ular one and is noted not alone for its from. Mr. Wm. Birks is a practical cutter larger contracts of the many prominent pub straight-forward and reliable methods with and tailor. He is ably assisted in the man lic buildings completed by this firm recent which it transacts business but also for the agement of the business by his son Mr. A. ly, are as follows : Armouries at Cobourg superior quality of goods handled. Mr. Mor A. Birks. They give their strict personal and Guelph, Ont.; Nurses Home at Corn rison has unusual facilities for obtaining attention to all the work turned out here wall, Ont.; High School at Athens, Ont.; the very best goods from first hands and is and will be found honorable and trustwor Post Office Buildings in Ontario, include in a position to give his patrons the benefit thy gentlemen whose success is well merit Owen Sound, Welland, Aylmer, Preston, of both quality and price. His specailties ed. They have 'recently installed the Ram Waterloo, Acton West, Glencoe, Eganville, in the tobacco line enjoy a well merited zie system of dry cleaning in their store. Mount Forest, Dundas and Marieville, Que popularity and are the delight of smokers With this new system the firm can clean bec, as well as work throughout the entire everywhere. Personally Mr. Morrison is a any kind of a garment from the cheapest Cobalt, Haileybury and New Liskeard dis merchant of high standing in commercial serge to the most expensive silk, no matter trict. Messrs. H. S. Brown and J. S. Semple circles and has achieved an enviable reputa how much soiled, to look like new. the proprietors of this establishment are tion among the trade. 5'l THE BROCKVILLE LOAN AND SAV INGS CO., LIMITED.
This institution with office in the Fulford 13lock, Court House Avenue was organized ~nd incorporated in 1886. The general loan tnd savings business carried on by this bompany is constantly on the increase as ~hown by its annual report. Its authorized ;capital is $500,000.00; paid up capital, $236,- 1292.50; total assets $601,887.21. Prompt ser llvice and every convenience for the transac tion of business is aJfo'rded to all. The 'assets of the company including the whole capital stock and surplus is secured by act 1pf Parliament for the prompt repayment of !,deposits. Money is loaned on farm and 'town property at lowest current rate of in \,erest and repayable on terms to suit the borrower. As the company invests all funds in first mortgages on real estate, and as the whole capital stock and reserve fund are pledged for the repayment of borrowed money, the security of depositors is there fore of the highest class. In the savings department interest at four per cent.- (4%) is allowed on deposits of $1.00 and upwards. Interest computed from the first and 15th of each month. We also call attention to the fact that this company have lately in stalled a number of Safety Deposit Boxes of the most modern kind, for t11e convenience of those who may require a safe place in ORIENTAL ISLE which to deposit valuable documents, etc. C. Dargavel is the managing director and able and succes&ful management, who bring The board of directors are Col. W. H. Cole, L. Sturgeon, secretary-treasurer. It will to the discharge of their official duties, ex president; D. W. Downey, vice president; thus be seen that the interests of this com perience, ability and integrity of the highest E. Abbott, John H. Fulford, L. C. Dargavel, pany are being conserved by the supervi order, qualities which are of inestimable Senator Derbyshire, W. A. Gilmour. Mr. L. sion of a body of men distinguished for worth. 53 REVERE HOUSE. LEOPOLD deCARLE tor is a gentleman of well known integrity and enterprise, and the prominent estab People who travel soon learn to appreciate Brookville Cemetery Marble Works lishment which he conducts reflects credit careful attention and hospitality which is to himself and the community in which he to be obtained at a first class hotel. The No review of the prominent establish resides. trade of travellers who are attracted to the ments of this section would be complete Revere House declare this to be the lead without due mention being made of the BROCKVILLE SANITARY LAUNDRY ing hotel in Brockville. The house is an monuments and monumental work turned old established one and has been conducted out by Mr. Leopold deCarle, proprietor of The residents of Brockville and strangers by its present proprietor, Mr. W. H. Brown the above named establishment whose office within its gates may be fairly congratulated since December 1912. Mr. Brown was pro and yards are located on King street west, upon having in the above named laundry, prietor of the Hotel Strathcona for five adjoining Brockville cemetery, Tel. 259. He such excellent facilities for procuring the years. He has had a long experience in the has acquired an extended reputation for the best possible service in all kinds of laundry hotel business and was for 25 years connect· unrivalled and artistic character of the work. This business is an old established ed with the St. Lawrence Hall in Montreal, work turned out. The business was origin one and has been conducted by Mr. Chas. Que., for the last five years of which he was ally established in 1861 by Mr. Lancelot Coghlan its present proprietor, since March manager and secretary. The Revere House deCarle. It has been conducted by its pre 1913. The premises occupied at 16 Buell is a four story stone structure located on sent proprietor since 1875. Mr. deCarle has street, Phone 335 are of large dimensions King street, opposite the Market and Town had many years experience in this line of and thoroughly fitted up with all the latest Hall, and is well known as headquarters business and is well informed on all kinds modern improvements, for carrying on this for commercial travellers and summer tour of marble and granite. From the outset he constantly increasing business. The high ists. The hotel contains 60 rooms for gained a stronghold on public favor, until est grade laundry work only, is executed guests, with or without baths. The patron· to-day the house is regarded as one of the in a prompt and superior manner without age this ho1ase has recently built up is suffi largest and most complete in its variety of injury to garments. A specialty is made of cient evidence of its renown as a popular material to be found anywhere in Easetrn carpet cleaning. This department is equip· hostelry. Mr. Brown, the proprietor, gives Ontario. All kinds of new and beautiful de ped with up-to-date machinery for this spe his personal attention to every detail of this signs are constantly kept in stock, develop cial line of work and satisfaction is guaran· business. The rooms here are always in ed by sklllful workmen, and all tastes and teed. Employment is given to a competent demand and the dining room, which has re pockets can here be met, as the prices of force of from 10 to 12 hands. One wagon cently undergone many improvements is this house are always the lowest, consistent is in service and goods are called for and considered one of the finest in Eastern On with the best material and workmanship. delivered free from extra charge. Despite tario. Every thing about the place shows All polishing, carving and marble lettering the superiority of the work done the most good management, nothing but experienced is done by pneumatic machinery. Orders reasonable prices prevail. The business is help is employed, consequently the service are promptly filled and satisfaction is guar under the management of Mr. Chas. Cogh is first class. Mr. Brown is a capable hotel anteed in every instance. Estimates are lan. He will be found honorable and reli and business man, and evidently knows how cheerfully furnished on application. The able in all his transactions, and .has won to make FIOPUlar, the establishment over trade extends all over this and surrounding success by his careful attention to the wants which he presides. counties. Mr. Leopold deCarle, the proprie- of his patrons. 54 F. R. CURRY ency for Vinol, Palmers (of New York) Per JOHN H. FULFORD fumes and Toilet Preparations, The Rexall Curry's Drug Store at the corner of King line of medicines and toilet goods and If you are contemplating a trip, east, street and Court House Avenue is one of Ansco Cameras and supplies. Mr. Curry's west, north or south for business, health or the most prominent spots in town. It is of motto is "Only the Best", the price being a pleasure, it will pay you to favorably con ~plendid proportions, forty feet frontage minor consideration. He enjoys the con sider the advantages offered by the most apd a depth of sixty feet, attractively fitted fidence of the prescribing physicians and unique railway system in the world-namely
FULFORD BLOCK VICTORIA BUILDING up and heavily stocked. The goods carried the public. Prescriptions are carefully fill the Grand Trunk Railway. For business it are of the highest class. The business was ed fully qualified chemists, and fair prices passes through or has access to every city originally established by the late Senator only are charged. The store is a good and important town in the Dominion. For Fulford. Mr. Curry has been in Brockville meeting point for the public and Mr. Curry health, some of the most renowned health nineteen years and has built up a large and is only too pleased to have them use it for resorts and mineral springs are situated on successful trade. He has the exclusive ag- that purpose. its lines and for pleasure, no grander seen- 55 ery can be found along the line of any other established himself in business here he has and most workmanlike manner. Mr. A. railway. Mr. John H. Fulford is the Brock secured a large influential and permanent Shrybman has a wide and well merited rep ville ticket agent for the Grand Trunk Ry. patronage. The total assets amount to over utation as a high class ladies tailor and all System, and handles steamship tickets for fifty-five millions and the surplus to over work turned out by him is guaranteed to be every line sailing to or from Canada and five millions. The business in force in the strictly first class, both in material and United States ports as well. He will be Sun Life is over two hundred millions. That workmanship. This business was establish pleased to give you any information desired the public appreciate the innumerable ad ed five years ago and is under the sole super· in travelling over these popular lines which vantages of dealing with a reliable and ex vision of Mr. A. Shrybman. He gives his have been inseparably linked with the pro perienced agent is evidenced by the lib personal attention to every detail, thus en gress and development of the Dominion. He eral patronage bestowed on Mr. White. He suring courteous treatment and perfect sat has a nicely furnished office on Court House offers to the public, rates of insurance as isfaction. He will be found a capable busi avenue (Fulford Building) next to Post Of low as the lowest, and any business en ness man highly regarded by all who know flee. Mr. Fulford has been ticket agent for trusted to his care, will, we are sure, re him. the G. T. R. in Brockville over 33 years. He ceive prompt and careful attention. His R. ARMOUR. is a public spirited citizen, and served the long and varied business career well quali people for many years as councilman and fies him for discharging the duties devolv Standing in the front rank as one of the mayor. He is always identified with the ing upon him in his business which is cen le·'ding establishments in its line in Brock city's advancement and splend;tlly equipped tered in the Comstock Block, Court House v:lle is the one conducted by Mr. R. Armour. to look after the interests of patrons at all Avenue. Personally Mr. H. B. White has The store occupied is of large dimensions times. He has an efficient ass:scant in the always had the best interests of Brockville and is located corner Pearl and Park streets, person of Mr. John W. Ridgeway, who has at heart. He has served the city for a num Phone 248. No concern in its line enjoys had several years experience in cater:ng to ber of years as councillor. At the last muni a better trade, as it is a house which in the the patrons of the Oldest Railway in Can cipal election he was returned by acclama excellence of the stock carried is fully up ada. tion. He is at present chairman
JOSEPH FITZPATRICK.
This is one of the well known grocery, meat, etc. establishments in Brockville. Mr. Fitzpatrick established himself in business here 30 years ago. The premises occupied corner Pearl and Buell streets, 'Phone 268, comprise two separate stores of ample di mensions, which are well fitted up being specially adapted to the business carried on. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a dealer in fine gro ceries and provisions of all' kinds fresh and salt meats, hams, sausages, etc. The stock carried is one of the best in the city, and at prices which are bedrock in every res pect. Considering the quality of the goods W. H. COMSTOCK'S RESIDENCE l1andled here this house can compete suc cessfully with any concern in its line. The premises occupied at 214-216 King street, in Eastern Ontario. The table is supplied business is under the so.le supervision of Mr. corner John, comprise a three story build with an abundance of well cooked food Joseph F'itzpatrick. He has had many years ing equipped with modern improvements, which is tastefully served, those who appre experience and is well known to this com bath room acommodations, steam heat, ciate solid comfort and wish to avoid exhor munity which is due to his successful car good sanitary arrangements and the 25 bitant prices will seek their own best in eer and to the extent and importance of the rooms in the house are well lighted, neatly terests by patronizing this well known business transacted. 66 WM. COATES & SON. years as an auctioneer and valuator, and ness premises are handsomely appointed the varied and difficult functions of his throughout and stocked with one of the The inception · of this old time honored business he has discharged not only with most complete assortments of boots, shoes and representative jewelery house dates ability but with satisfaction to everyone. and rubbers to be found in the city. Nearly to 1857 and owes its origin to the Since he assumed control of this old and all the goods handled here are the house's back to father of the present proprietor. It is the well established business formerly carried own manufacture which enables them hoUse of its kind in Brockville, and on by Mr. James Robertson, he has conduct sell at prices beyond competition. Special oldest and fea has met with the best of success since it ed some very large and important sales attention is paid to mail orders, a new here. The salesroom locat the results of his yearly transactions reach ture added to the business recently. All was established by the ed at 93 King street west is neatly fitted up an almost fabulous amount. As a valuator charges for shipping are prepaid dipslay of the stock car and broker, Mr. Gauthier has no superior, house for out of town customers. This house for the attractive high Fine watches, clocks, jewelery, silver and his whole career has been an honorable has also attained a reputation of the ried. fea the superior ware, fancy articles, optical goods and other one. The appraisal of real estate is a est character on account of He is and in consequence valuable and desirable articles too numer ture of this gentleman's business. quality of their products, on a commis patronage from for classification are here to be found buying and selling real estate is enjoying an immense ous carries on a gen well fitting, substan in every variety of design and finish. A sion basis, collects rents, those who appreciate kodaks and supplies as eral insurance business as well as an em· tial and latest style footwear. Mr. W. J. full line of Eastman in attend Edison Phonographs, both cyl ployment agency. His reputation assures Clements, the manager, is always well as New returns, sees to it disc are carried. A satisfactory you the utmost satisfaction, prompt ance at this store and personally inder and He will buy met. He is times assured, while the prices honest and efficient service. that all wants are satisfactorily job is at a.ll He con with and has a moderate. The proprietor of this the contents of any home for cash. a gentleman to do business are very city or coun in both Mr. H. B. Coates is a prac ducts sales in any part of the host of friends and acquaintances establishment upon to get the high· commercial world. jeweler of life long experience. He is try, and can be relied the social and tical bring. His sales· known for the liberal and upright man est price the goods will well at 48 King street West, ner in which his business is conducted and room is located in view of what we have recorded he is de 'Phone 183. THOMAS NAPPY serving of the hearty support which has been accorded to him. ROBERT NEILL. The fact that an establishment devoted to the supply of any of the staple commodi C. J. GAUTHIER. Of the many branch houses distributed ties of life has lived and prospered in this throughout various sections of the country, age of keen competition for 34 years is The business of the auctioneer demands operated by the above named gentleman, ample proof that the concern must be oper no small ability and the possession of a none enjoys a more lucrative patronage ated upon the most liberal and progressive wide range of knowledge. That these are than the one located at Brockville, which principles, and has acquired its success by possessed by Mr. Gauthier everyone knows. is under the management of Mr. W. J. Cle honorable and responsible methods. This There are few men in Brockville better ments. This store is conveniently situated proposition finds ample proof in the case of known than Mr. C. J. Gauthier. He has at 87 King street west, and has been in the well known establishment conducted by been before the public for a number of successful operation for 20 years. The busi- Mr. Thomas Nappy, located on Perth street, 67 opposite G. T. ·R. station, Tel. 82, which is affords, which is well cooked and neatly extends all over the city and surrounding one of the best houses of its kind in Brock served. The rates here are very reasonable. country. All goods are sold at the lowest ville. He is a dealer in all kinds of choice It is at all times the aim of the proprietor pr.ces. A number of experienced hands ar .._, family groceries and provisions, which are to make guests thoroughly comfortable, in em]'lloyed. The business is under the man sold at the lowest market prices. The store which aim he has been eminently success agement of Mr. J. Power. He will be found occupied is provided with every facility for ful. A well stocked bar where thtJ best honorable in all his dealings and is highly executing the unending flow of orders en wines, liquors, ales, beers and cigars can esteemed by all who know him. trusted to his care. These facts speak always be obtained will be found in connec volumes for the reliability and superiority tion. First class stabling accommodations ERNEST W. WEST of all classes of goods handled by this wide for farmers to be found here. If you should ly patronized house. Mr. Nappy is well come to Brockville don't fail to call at the Among the upholsterers and furniture re known in Brockville. He established him above hotel. Mr. Christopher will always pairers in this city it is safe to say none is self in business here in 1880. Personally he be found in attendance. He brings to bear more thoroughly competent to execute work is a gentleman of courteous manner, and a a ripe experience on the requirements of of this kind than Mr. Ernest W. West. He man of thorough experience in his line and the trade and well merits the esteem of his is a practical man of many years experience those having relations with him are assured patrons for his prompt and careful atten and commenced operations here two and of finding the same pleasant and satisfac tion. one half years ago. He attends to upholster tory. SHERIDAN & POWER. ing, mattress making, etc. Slip covers and curtains are made to order. A specialty is ALBION HOTEL. The East End Stove Depot. made of repairing and polishing antique furniture and remodeling. Furniture, china, To visitors of Brockville who desire to Among tl}e reliable houses which have glass and pictures are packed for shipment. find a good comfortable hotel at moderate materialy added to the city's commerce is A full line of furniture coverings of all rates we recommend the above named house the one mentioned under the above title. "kinds imported from Europe and England which is conveniently located at 19-21 King This business was originally established in are carried in stock here. Mr. West is an street east, and which is conducted with 1880 and has been carried on under its pre expert workman and employs only those great success by Mr. Thos. P. Christopher. sent title for 21 years. The store occupied, proficient in the business. He is moderate He has had many years experience in the · located at 8 King street east, Phone 74, is in his prices, and is doing an exceedingly hotel business and assumed control of this of ample area and heavily stocked through large business, which comes from the best old established and well known house in out. They are agents for Moffatts National classes of the community. The premises June, 1913. The premises occupied com stoves and ranges, Pease Economy warm occupied at 17-19 Buell street, telephone prise a three story building which is fitted air furnaces, and dealers in oil and gas 216, are of ample dimensions and every up with all modern conveniences. The rooms stoves, tinware, graniteware, etc., as well as convenience is at hand to facilitate his 25 in number have been refurnished and manufacturers of tin sheet iron, galvanized business operations. All orders are execut redecorated and the house is well heated iron and copper ware. A specialty is made ed with despatch. Personally Mr. West i:-; throughout. The dining room is nicely fitted of roofing, metallic ceilings and job work. known in business circles as a man of ex up and the tables are liberally supplied with They also deal largely in coal oil. A nice emplary habits and is esteemed by all who an abundance of food, the best the market flourishing trade has been built up which know him. 68 J. V. WHELAN. ises occupied located at 46 Buell street Phone 598, have undergone extensive im This is one of the leading representative provements, redecorated and generally re mercantile houses in Brockville. This busi furnished throughout. The best that farm ness was established many years ago. Mr. ers or manufacturers produce are to be Whelan purchased the business from W. J. found at this store. Prompt delivery is as-
JOHN M. GILL'S, RESIDENCE A. G. SYKES Jacobs and assumed control here May, 1914. sured on all that is sold and good measure 123 King St. W. He is a dealer in groceries, provisions, can is a certainty. All the goods handled are ned goods, pure teas and coffees, all kinds properly stored and kept in first class con BROCKVILLE'S LEADING CHINA of table delicacies, etc. A specialty is made dition, and everything about the establish AND CROCKERY ESTABLISHMENT of handling the highest grades along the m< shows splendid system and order. The lines mentioned. Customers will always trade extends all over Brockville and sur· The Largest and Best House of Its .Kind in find their orders correctly filled. The prem- rounding country and is constantly increasing Eastern Ontario. 69 ROYAL FRUIT & CANDY CO. goods of every descriptoin, new and second is most complete embracing a full line of hand furniture, stoves, carpets, clothing, in mens, boys and childrens suits in all sizes, A branch of business in which experience fact everything pertaining to house furnish designs and patterns, all of the goods being is required is that of the manufacture of ing goods. Real estate, farm property, of excellent quality and as well trimmed as fine confectionery and ice cream, which re· household goods, etc. are bought and sold custom goods, also a choice line of nobby quires to meet the demands of the public for cash or on commission. The large pat toggery, hats, etc. For fine goods, large taste and fancy. Among the best equipped ronage the house is securing is due to the variety and choice selections, the house of is the establishment known under the above untiring efforts of Mr. F. L. Tooker who N. B. Colcock has a reputation of which any title and if results are a criterion they may devotes his close personal attention to this business establishment might be proud. be pointed to with good effect. The prem business and his aim to satisfy the general Several assistants are employed in the store ises occupied located at 122 King street public has been clearly demonstrated. Thus and patrons receive prompt attention. and west, comprise a store of ample dimensions the results have been both beneficial finan· courteous treatment. neatly fitted up with modern fixtures, elec cially to himself and his many patrons. The tric fans, and is known to be among the highest cash price is paid for household J. E. CHRYSLER & CO. leading establishments of the kind in Brock goods. A visit to this establishment will ville. It is well equipped with the latest convince you of this fact. Mr. F. L. Tooker Among the noteworthy houses engaged in appliances for the production of the finest personally will be found an honorable and the jewelery, watchmaking and optical busi of confectionery, ice cream, ices, etc., neces reliable business man, ness in Brockville, is the one conducted by sitating the employment of competent as J. E. Chrysler. He established himself in sistants. In the salesroom a fine assortment N. B. COLCOCK business here 26 years ago, and that he has of these products as well as fruits is always met with a positive and permanent success kept on hand and offered to the trade at One of the most complete stocks of cloth that has followed his efforts from the very both wholesale and retail. A fine ice cream nig, hats and gentlemen's furnishings to be beginning, fully attests the general excell parlor will be found in connection. The found in Brockville may be seen at the ence of the workmanship and of the goods · goods sold here are made of the most pure establishment under the above title located handled. The store occupied located at 80 ingredients and have won a reputation well at 76 King street west. The business is an King street west is appropriately furnished to be envied.. The business was established old established one and has been carried on for the display of its valuable stock, which eight years ago. It is under the manage by Mr. N. B. Colcock for six years. He has embraces a full and complete assortment ment of Mr. N. Leras. had an extensive experience in this line, of clocks, fine gold and silver watches, in was for twelve years with Robert Wright all varieties of styles, diamonds, precious F. L. TOOKER. & Co., and for seven years a commercial stones loose and mounted in rings, jewelry traveller for one of the largest clothing in solid gold and gold filled, sterling The above named gentleman established manufacturers in Canada. The store is of silver and silver plated ware, novel hmiself in business two years ago. He op ample dimensions, well arranged and filled ties, optical goods, etc. The stock ened up his present store located at 181 King to its utmost with an extensive line of the carried has been selected with the street west in April, 1914. He is a licensed most desirable and fashionable goods in greatest care, and cannot fail to supply auctioneer for Brockville and all surround the market. A leading feature is made of every want, as all goods are sold at the ing counties and is prepared to buy or sell "Fashion Craft Clothes." The assortment very lowest prices. Prompt and careful at- 70 tention is given to repairmg difficult work common consent one of the leading and best Brockviiie is ah old estabiished one and has and everything the house undertakes is equipped stores of this nature in the city been conducted by the present firm for four executed in a perfect .inann.er. Mr. J. E. and is located at 29 King street west. Here years. The patronage has been growing Chrysler, the proprietor, has built up a nice is always displayed the latest and most steadily from the start until now it is ex- · trade here and has become well known in correct styles in bonnets and hats, Parisian ceedingly large. The premises occupied are mercantile and social circles. novelties in millinery, exquisite trimmings, atractively fitted up and tastefully arranged while an extensive and varied stock is con stantly carried. Employment is given to competent skilled trimmers and assistants in the store. The business is under the per· sonal supervision of the Misses L. & N. Simonds. They will be found enterprising business women and fully merit the most substantial patronage. SAMUEL THORMIN. In the handling and manufacture of con fectionery and ice cream in its various flav ors and designs we have an able representa tive in Mr. Samuel Thormin, whose sales room is located at 140 King street west 'Phone 485. This business was established three years ago and has been conducted alone by Mr. Thormin since October 1913. From its inception it has maintai~ed a stron~ hold on public favor, the patronage growmg and extending until it is at present large and prosperous. Here is always to be found a. choice. line of confectionery, ice cream, frmts, etc. There is also a fine ice C. S. COSSITT'S RESIDENCE cre~m parlor in connection where the best of Ice cream and sodas with fruit syrups L. SIMONDS &. CO. flowers and feathers in great variety, mourn can always be had. In fact it is a store ing goods, etc., while at the same time pur of high merit, and to get an adequate idea The well known and admirably conducted chasers may rely upon receiving excellent of the variety and purity of the stock car millinery goods emporium under the above articles, satisfactory treatment and court ried a :Visit ?r trial order should be given. title is the centre of attraction to the eous attention. This establishment which A specialty IS made of light lunches hot female portion of this community, being by may justly be styled the "Bon Marche" of chocolate, phosphate, beef tea and ~offee. 71 C. H. POST
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