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An unedited transcription
from page 1 of 2 Jun 1887 Waterford
Star Waterford A
glance at the Village and its Business Interests.
Some of the Reasons why the Village should prosper.
A Business Review of some of our Leading Firms.
In this edition of the Star the aim has been to present in brief form a
description of the advanced business facilities of Waterford and a few
words in reference to some of our leading firms. That the town possesses
many real and permanent advantage which by proper management would place
it in the front ranks among its rivals is a fact apparent to every
observer. The temporary drawbacks to town has sustained in the past
affords no reason for lack of public spirit and enterprise on the part of
our business men. On the contrary there are many reasons for encouragement
and the indications point to a rapid rise of substantial business
prosperity. Waterford is bound to come to the front, and after the
temporary lull of business the town is already entering on a renewed area
of business advancement that will restore with increased force her old
time vigor and prosperity...
The
above named gentleman as is well known is engaged in the business of
manufacturing Harness of all kinds and is meeting with good success. He
keeps on hand a first-class stock of all kinds of Harness also Trunks,
Valises, Whips, etc., e. c. He has be established about 20 years.
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A few
words in our business sketches in reference to the popular drug business
of the enterprising gentleman names above cannot fail to be of general
interest. Mr. Aitken has been established about 2 years and has rapidly
make his business one of the most favored in town. He is a skilled and
thoroughly experienced Chemist and Druggist, and is a member of the
Ontario and New York Colleges of Pharmacy, and under successful management
his business has reached a very high standard. The store is a model of
neatness and artistic taste. The stock of drugs is selected with the
greatest of care for their purity. Prescription work is carefully and
promptly attended to. The stock consists of pure Drugs of all kinds, and
Druggist Sundries, and leading Patent Medicines, School Books and
supplies, Wall Papers, etc. The Store also contains the Central Telephone
office and the Waterford Public Library of which Mr. Aitken is the
Librarian. The business is in every respect a good one and we are pleased
to note its success.
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In
putting before the public an edition of the Star descriptive of
Waterford's leading business interests, we have pleasure in calling the
attention of our readers to this large and flourishing business which is
on of the oldest establishments in our town. The business enjoys a large
share of public patronage and has done much to maintain the mercantile
interests of Waterford. The stock of goods kept is large, varied and well
assorted, and is as fine as the markets afford. It consists of Dry Goods,
as Ladies Fancy Dress and Staple Goods, of which there is a splendid
assortment, Silks, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, &c., Haberdashery, staple
as Prints, Cottons, Shirtings, Cottonades, Cretonnes, &c., also Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Caps. A large stock of Ready made Clothing, secured
from the best Canadian and American manufacturers. Groceries, Crockery,
Glassware, &c. Great advantages are possessed by this business in its
purchases and the prices cannot be discounted in any business in this
section of the Country. W. McWhinney is carrying the business forward with
great success. With a business of this character and the advantages it
offers to the public; there is no reason to go outside Waterford to trade.
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Permanent
among our mercantile institutions is the popular Hardware Business of Mr.
E. G. Christie. Ever since the inception of Mr. Christie's business one
year ago, it has met with a steady and permanent increase in trade. He had
always made it a point to handle the best lines of goods and is prepared
to offer to his customers advantages which cannot be discounted. His stock
is large, named and very complete. It consists of an excellent line of
Shelf Hardware, as Builders Supplies and Tools, Cutlery of all kinds and
Miscellaneous Goods, as Paints, ready mixed and dry, Oils, Varnishes,
Glass, Putty, Nails, Wire, Harvest Tools, &c. We are pleased to note
the success which has attended Mr. Christie's efforts and predict for him
a brilliant future. We candidly recommend the business to the public.
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A
valuable acquaintance to our mercantile interests, is the business
conducted by the enterprising gentleman whose name appears at the head of
this article and whom we have much pleasure in introducing to our readers.
Mr. Matchett recently purchased the Grocery business of Messrs. Rammage
& Co., and from the start he had made, no doubt will meet with brilliant
success. He enjoys the advantages of a thoroughly practical
experience and is well posted in every detail of the Grocery trade. His
stock is large and well selected. It embraces everything in the
Grocery line as pure Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Spices, Cannel Goods,
and all the table delicacies, also the best brands of Flour and Feed
and Provisions of all kinds; Crockery, Glass, China and Wooden
Wares, Lamps and Lamp Goods, Fruits in season, &c. He has also
added a splendid line of Boots and Shoes of the best makes. His
store is a model of neatness and artistic taste. In Mr. Matchett the
public will find an obliging and upright business man and we wish
him abundant success.
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A few words in
our business sketches in reference to Waterford's leading Furniture
Emporium and Factory will prove of interest to our readers. The
stock carried by this gentleman is large and varied, and from it the
people of Waterford and country surrounding can select anything they
want in the line of Household Furniture at prices to suit the taste
and means of all. Furniture is also manufactured and a superior
class of goods is turned out. The Undertaking department is also
carefully attended to, a full line of undertaking equipments being
on hand as coffins, caskets, funeral robes, a hearse, &c. Ever
since the business came under its present management it has met with
more than ordinary success, and the trade is rapidly increasing.
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This business
has been established in our town for ten years. It has always
enjoyed a large share of public patronage and at present is better
than ever able to supply the wants of its customers. Mr. W. C. Lundy
the enterprising manager, leaves nothing undone to meet the wants of
his patrons. He handles a line of goods as fine as the markets
afford, and keeps his stock well assorted. The stock consists of Dry
Goods as Fancy Dress and Staple Goods, Haberdashery, small wares as
Gloves, Hosiery, &c., Staples as Prints, Cottons, &c.
Tailoring Cloths as Tweeds, Worsteds, &c., Hats and Caps, Gents
Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Groceries and Provision, Crockery,
Glass, China, Woodenwares, &c. Mr. Lundy by doing a cash trade
is able to keep his prices below all competitors. The store is the
only one north of the creek and in it your wants can be supplied
with all goods in the line at prices the smallest advances on cost.
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For over 14
years the above named gentleman has been supplying the people of
Waterford and country surrounding with everything in his line, viz:
Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Confectioneries, &c. At present his
Boot and Shoe department is well stocked and he is offering some
rare bargains.
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Foremost in the
mercantile interests in Waterford, is the well known business of the
above named gentleman. Mr. Little carries a stock of Goods
consisting of general Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Groceries, &c. that is large, named and well adapted to his
trade. The business has been established about 20 years and has
always enjoyed a large share of public patronage.
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The above named
gentleman is a representative business man of the town, is engaged
in the Tinsmithing business and does a large trade. He does all
kinds of work in Tin, Iron and Copper Wares, as Roof Sheeting,
Eavetroughing, &c. and keeps on hand a full line of all kinds of
Tin, Iron and Copper Wares. The business is well patronized and the
trade is constantly increasing.
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The Furniture
business of the above named gentleman is deserving of more than a
passing glance on our business sketches. Those gentlemen keep on
hand a first class stock of Furniture of all kinds and their prices
are very low. They aim at keeping a superior class of goods and are
largely patronized by the general public.
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A representative
Carriage and Wagon Factory of the village, is the business of Mr. J.
F. Ashley, which is well and favorably known to our readers. Mr.
Ashley manufactures all kinds of wheeled vehicles as Carriages,
Buggies, Wagons, &c., and turns out a superior class of goods.
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The Merchant
Tailor business of the above named gentleman, is one of the most
popular of its kind in the town. A good stock of Cloths is always on
hand, and Clothing is made to order in the best style and at the
shortest notice.
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The above named
gentlemen have recently started a Factory for the manufacture of the
Standard Metallic Shingles in this place, which will give employment
to several hands and prove of great benefit to the town. They have
also a Factory in operation now in Detroit.
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Pratten, Carriage Manufacturer, is deserving of special mention in
our business sketches. He manufactures Wagons, Buggies, and all
kinds of wheeled vehicles and does a large trade.
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Name Index
J. F. Aitken
J. F. Ashley
A. M. Barber
E. G. Christie
J. J. Church
Green Bros.
J. G. James
J. Joyce
A. M. Little
W. C. Lundy
J. Matchett
A. McRae
W. McWhinney
J. H. Pratten
L. P Pursel & Son
J. P. Redker
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