DONALD McDONALD
Stellarton, Nova Scotia
Donald McDonald, Stellarton, N. S., died on Friday. Aug. 26. His funeral which took place on the following Sunday, was largely attended.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th September 1892
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MARK FARREL(L)
Lawrencetown, later, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Mark Farrel has opened business in the store of J. A. Whitman, Lawrencetown, N. S.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th September 1892
H. Putnam, watchmaker, has leased the store at Liverpool, N. S., formerly occupied by Mark Farrell, jeweler.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th February 1893
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Lawrencetown, later, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Mark Farrel has opened business in the store of J. A. Whitman, Lawrencetown, N. S.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th September 1892
H. Putnam, watchmaker, has leased the store at Liverpool, N. S., formerly occupied by Mark Farrell, jeweler.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th February 1893
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A.A. CLAYTON
27, later, 29, Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1895
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1898
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1902
A. A. Clayton, jeweler and watch importer, Victoria B. C., whose stock was seized by the Customs department some time ago, has come to a settlement with the authorities, and re-opened his store.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th May 1891
The sheriff is in possession of the premises of A. A. Clayton, Vancouver. About a year ago Clayton had some difficulty with the customs authorities, and it is reported that this cost him about $4,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th February 1892
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27, later, 29, Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1895
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1898
A.A. Clayton - Victoria, B.C. - 1902
A. A. Clayton, jeweler and watch importer, Victoria B. C., whose stock was seized by the Customs department some time ago, has come to a settlement with the authorities, and re-opened his store.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th May 1891
The sheriff is in possession of the premises of A. A. Clayton, Vancouver. About a year ago Clayton had some difficulty with the customs authorities, and it is reported that this cost him about $4,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th February 1892
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L.S. KNOWLTON
Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario
L.S. Knowlton - Leamington, Ont. - 1927
Late, Hepinstall. Established 1889.
The jewelry store of L. S. Knowlton, Leamington, Ont., which was robbed on Sunday, Nov. 23, when the window was broken from outside, was again visited by burglars Sunday morning, Dec. 14, who resorted to the same method, breaking in the other end of the window. They secured the entire contents of the window. consisting of clocks, watches and high-class jewelry. A night watchman arrived in time to see two men escaping, but did not get near enough to identify them.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th December 1913
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Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario
L.S. Knowlton - Leamington, Ont. - 1927
Late, Hepinstall. Established 1889.
The jewelry store of L. S. Knowlton, Leamington, Ont., which was robbed on Sunday, Nov. 23, when the window was broken from outside, was again visited by burglars Sunday morning, Dec. 14, who resorted to the same method, breaking in the other end of the window. They secured the entire contents of the window. consisting of clocks, watches and high-class jewelry. A night watchman arrived in time to see two men escaping, but did not get near enough to identify them.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th December 1913
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ERNEST WALKER ROSS
North Bay, Ontario
E. W. Ross, North Bay, Ont., recently moved into a handsome new store in the McDonald block.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903
Obituaries
Ernest Walker Ross, pioneer in the jewelry trade in North Bay, Ontario, died July 23rd. Mr. Ross settled in North Bay in 1888 and opened the first jewelry business there. In 1927, his son-in-law, T. M. Palmer, now mayor of North Bay, took over the business.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - September 1950
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North Bay, Ontario
E. W. Ross, North Bay, Ont., recently moved into a handsome new store in the McDonald block.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903
Obituaries
Ernest Walker Ross, pioneer in the jewelry trade in North Bay, Ontario, died July 23rd. Mr. Ross settled in North Bay in 1888 and opened the first jewelry business there. In 1927, his son-in-law, T. M. Palmer, now mayor of North Bay, took over the business.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - September 1950
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D.E. BLACK & Co. Ltd.
Calgary
BLACK. David E.—Managing Director Henry Birks & Sons, Ltd., Calgary Branch, Calgary, Alta. Born West port, Ont., April 30, 1880, son of David and Mary Black. Came to Calgary In 1903 and worked as watchmaker for one year and opened a repair shop, 1904; learned trade In Westport, four years; Pembroke, two years. Continued business as D. E. Black & Co., Ltd., Jewelers, until July, 1920, when It was incorporated with Henry Birks & Sons, of Montreal. Elected Alderman of City of Calgary, for years 1919-1920. Married Mae L. Sinclair, daughter of F.D. Sinclair, Calgary; has three daughters. Clubs: Calgary Golf and Country; St. Andrews Golf; Bowness Golf; Rotary (chartered member). Recreations: Golf. Societies: A.F. & A.M.; I.O.O.F.. Residence: 2707, Wolfe St., Calgary, Alta.
Source: Who's who in Canada: An Illustrated Biographical Record of Men and Women of the Time - Volume 16 - Edited by Barnet M. Greene - 1922
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D. E. Black & Co. were known makers of military badges for the Overseas Battalion of the Lethbridge Highlanders.
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Calgary
BLACK. David E.—Managing Director Henry Birks & Sons, Ltd., Calgary Branch, Calgary, Alta. Born West port, Ont., April 30, 1880, son of David and Mary Black. Came to Calgary In 1903 and worked as watchmaker for one year and opened a repair shop, 1904; learned trade In Westport, four years; Pembroke, two years. Continued business as D. E. Black & Co., Ltd., Jewelers, until July, 1920, when It was incorporated with Henry Birks & Sons, of Montreal. Elected Alderman of City of Calgary, for years 1919-1920. Married Mae L. Sinclair, daughter of F.D. Sinclair, Calgary; has three daughters. Clubs: Calgary Golf and Country; St. Andrews Golf; Bowness Golf; Rotary (chartered member). Recreations: Golf. Societies: A.F. & A.M.; I.O.O.F.. Residence: 2707, Wolfe St., Calgary, Alta.
Source: Who's who in Canada: An Illustrated Biographical Record of Men and Women of the Time - Volume 16 - Edited by Barnet M. Greene - 1922
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D. E. Black & Co. were known makers of military badges for the Overseas Battalion of the Lethbridge Highlanders.
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CANADIAN STURDY CHAIN Co. Ltd.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Forstner Buys Canadian Company
The Forstner Chain Corporation with plants at Irvington and Union, New Jersey, U.S.A., has purchased the Canadian Sturdy Chain Co., Ltd., Sherbrooke, Quebec. The Canadian plant will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Forstner Chain Corporation with A. W. Follett, former manager of the Canadian Sturdy Chain Co., continuing as manager for the new owners.
The plant at Sherbrooke, which now employs 150 people, will be enlarged and modernized with the newest equipment and machines for the manufacture of fine quality Genuine Forstner Snake Chain, Forstner Komfit Watch Bands and other Forstner Jewelry items, in addition to the distinctive Canadian Sturdy products.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - July 1950
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Sherbrooke, Quebec
Forstner Buys Canadian Company
The Forstner Chain Corporation with plants at Irvington and Union, New Jersey, U.S.A., has purchased the Canadian Sturdy Chain Co., Ltd., Sherbrooke, Quebec. The Canadian plant will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Forstner Chain Corporation with A. W. Follett, former manager of the Canadian Sturdy Chain Co., continuing as manager for the new owners.
The plant at Sherbrooke, which now employs 150 people, will be enlarged and modernized with the newest equipment and machines for the manufacture of fine quality Genuine Forstner Snake Chain, Forstner Komfit Watch Bands and other Forstner Jewelry items, in addition to the distinctive Canadian Sturdy products.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - July 1950
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G.G. JURY
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
G.G. Jury - Charlottetown, P.E.I. - 1892
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
G.G. Jury - Charlottetown, P.E.I. - 1892
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A.Y. PATERSON
Main Street, St. John, New Brunswick
A.Y. Paterson - St. John, NB - 1892
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Main Street, St. John, New Brunswick
A.Y. Paterson - St. John, NB - 1892
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FRED CROKE
New Westminster, British Columbia
Fred Croke, jeweler, New Westminster, B. C., has assigned. He started in business nearly 10 years ago with a few hundred dollars capital. Dull times is given as the cause of his failure.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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New Westminster, British Columbia
Fred Croke, jeweler, New Westminster, B. C., has assigned. He started in business nearly 10 years ago with a few hundred dollars capital. Dull times is given as the cause of his failure.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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ROUNSEFELD & Co.
Winnipeg
Rounsefeld & Co., jewelers, Winnipeg, Man., have gone out of business.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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Winnipeg
Rounsefeld & Co., jewelers, Winnipeg, Man., have gone out of business.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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S.E. STEVENSON
Elora, Ontario
S. E. Stevenson, Elora, is offering his creditors 33 1/3 cents.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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Elora, Ontario
S. E. Stevenson, Elora, is offering his creditors 33 1/3 cents.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
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GEORGE F. CROSSKILL
Halifax, Nova Scotia
George F. Crosskill, Halifax, N. S. has removed his business to one of the handsome new stores in Power’s block.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
George F. Crosskill, Halifax, N. S. has removed his business to one of the handsome new stores in Power’s block.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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A.H. SMITH
Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
A. H. Smith, Truro, N. S., has commenced operations on his new building on Prince St. The building will be completed in August.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
A. H. Smith, Truro, N. S., has commenced operations on his new building on Prince St. The building will be completed in August.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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KITCHEN
Delhi, Ontario
Last week Kitchen’s store at Delhi, Ont. was entered by burglars from the cellar way and about $100 worth of jewelry was taken.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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Delhi, Ontario
Last week Kitchen’s store at Delhi, Ont. was entered by burglars from the cellar way and about $100 worth of jewelry was taken.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st June 1892
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DAVID HUDSON WHISTON
215, Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
D.H. Whiston - Halifax, N.S. - 1892
D. H. Whiston, Halifax, N. S. has moved from 181 to 215 Barrington St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd June 1891
David Hudson Whiston was a former apprentice to Michael Septimus Brown.
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215, Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
D.H. Whiston - Halifax, N.S. - 1892
D. H. Whiston, Halifax, N. S. has moved from 181 to 215 Barrington St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd June 1891
David Hudson Whiston was a former apprentice to Michael Septimus Brown.
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T.W. GREGORY
376, Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick
T.W. Gregory, Fredericton, N.B. - 1892
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376, Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick
T.W. Gregory, Fredericton, N.B. - 1892
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LEVY BROTHERS Co. Ltd.
Hamilton, Ontario
Levy Bros. Co., limited, Hamilton, intend shortly starting a factory for the manufacture of goods.,
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th August 1895
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Hamilton, Ontario
Levy Bros. Co., limited, Hamilton, intend shortly starting a factory for the manufacture of goods.,
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th August 1895
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J.E. SAUCIER
Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia
J. E. Saucier, Manufacturing Jeweller, Victoria street, Kamloops, B.C.—No history of the industries of the West would be complete without reference to the trade in which the above house is engaged, and in which it is achieving so prominent a position. Mr. Saucier started his present business in 1886, a little over two years ago, and has achieved a success which is highly gratifying. The premises occupied by him are most centrally situated, and being filled with a large and expensive stock of goods, unsurpassed by any other jewellery establishment in the city. In addition to doing a general jewellery business, Mr. Saucier carries on manufacturing. The work turned out of this establishment is noted for its elegant appearance and originality ot design, Mr. Saucier being himself an experienced jeweller, having enjoyed many years experience in the business. A speciality is also made of fine watch and clock repairing. The stock of goods is a very fine one, embracing diamonds in all kind of settings, Waltham, Springfield and Elgin Watch Companies, whose superb products are known for their accuracy over the entire world. As an importer of diamonds, watches, jewellery, silver and silver-plated ware, etc, with every variety of goods suitable for all occasions, this establishment offers unsurpassed facilities. This is the largest of the three jewellery houses in Kamloops. Mr. Saucier carries a full line of optical goods of all kinds and styles.
Source: The New West - Canadian Historical Publishing Co. - 1888
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Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia
J. E. Saucier, Manufacturing Jeweller, Victoria street, Kamloops, B.C.—No history of the industries of the West would be complete without reference to the trade in which the above house is engaged, and in which it is achieving so prominent a position. Mr. Saucier started his present business in 1886, a little over two years ago, and has achieved a success which is highly gratifying. The premises occupied by him are most centrally situated, and being filled with a large and expensive stock of goods, unsurpassed by any other jewellery establishment in the city. In addition to doing a general jewellery business, Mr. Saucier carries on manufacturing. The work turned out of this establishment is noted for its elegant appearance and originality ot design, Mr. Saucier being himself an experienced jeweller, having enjoyed many years experience in the business. A speciality is also made of fine watch and clock repairing. The stock of goods is a very fine one, embracing diamonds in all kind of settings, Waltham, Springfield and Elgin Watch Companies, whose superb products are known for their accuracy over the entire world. As an importer of diamonds, watches, jewellery, silver and silver-plated ware, etc, with every variety of goods suitable for all occasions, this establishment offers unsurpassed facilities. This is the largest of the three jewellery houses in Kamloops. Mr. Saucier carries a full line of optical goods of all kinds and styles.
Source: The New West - Canadian Historical Publishing Co. - 1888
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WILLIAM CHALMERS
49, Sparks Street, Ottawa
Wm. Chalmers, Dealer in Watches, Diamonds, Jewellery, etc., 49 Sparks Street - An interesting, as well as important business establishment in Ottawa, is that of Mr William Chalmers, which is located at No. 40, Sparks St. In the stock shown is every kind, style and description of fashionable jewellery, fine gold and silver watches of both American and European manufacture, silverware, silver-plated ware, imported ornamental and plain clocks, bronzes, eye-glasses and spectacles, and it is safe to assert no other establishment has a larger variety or makes a more attractive display or where greater care and judgment are exercised in making the selections to place before the citizens. Mr. Chalmers is a practical watchmaker and jeweller, and gives his personal attention to all branches of the business, including watch, clock and jewellery repairing, and always guarantees everything coming from his establishment, and in no case are misrepresentations made to effect sales. He is a useful, reliable citizen and business man, and is in the full enjoyment of a large circle of friends and customers, who patronize him liberally.
Source: Industries of Canada - 1886
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49, Sparks Street, Ottawa
Wm. Chalmers, Dealer in Watches, Diamonds, Jewellery, etc., 49 Sparks Street - An interesting, as well as important business establishment in Ottawa, is that of Mr William Chalmers, which is located at No. 40, Sparks St. In the stock shown is every kind, style and description of fashionable jewellery, fine gold and silver watches of both American and European manufacture, silverware, silver-plated ware, imported ornamental and plain clocks, bronzes, eye-glasses and spectacles, and it is safe to assert no other establishment has a larger variety or makes a more attractive display or where greater care and judgment are exercised in making the selections to place before the citizens. Mr. Chalmers is a practical watchmaker and jeweller, and gives his personal attention to all branches of the business, including watch, clock and jewellery repairing, and always guarantees everything coming from his establishment, and in no case are misrepresentations made to effect sales. He is a useful, reliable citizen and business man, and is in the full enjoyment of a large circle of friends and customers, who patronize him liberally.
Source: Industries of Canada - 1886
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