The Canadian Trade, Information, Advertisements, Etc.

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B. FORCIMMER

Commercial Street, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia



B. Forcimmer - Nanaimo, B.C. - 1919

R. Kaplansky, Nanaimo, who still conducts his business under the old name of B. Forcimmer, has moved to a beautiful new store on Commercial Street, after a stay of fifteen years in one location in the Coal City of Vancouver Island.

Source: The Trader - November 1920

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E.W. HARDING

Commercial Street, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia



E.W. Harding - Nanaimo, B.C. - 1919

Later the business of Paul and Ernest Harding.

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SAMUEL B. WINDRUM

31 King Street East, Toronto



S.B. Windrum - Toronto - 1893

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31885&p=81093&hilit=windrum#p81093

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ROBERT OSBORNE

James Street, Hamilton, Ontario


An example of the work and mark of Robert Osborne of Hamilton, Ontario:




R.O - Head - Lion - Head


Another example of the work and mark:




R.O - Head - Lion - Leopard's Head

Robert Osborne's working period is thought to be 1851 until 1869.

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JOSEPH M. BROWN & SON

Wesley Street, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia



Joseph M. Brown & Son - Nanaimo, B.C. - 1919

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ANDREW & Co.

424, Main Street, later, 293, Postage Avenue, Winnipeg



Andrew & Co. - Winnipeg - 1901


On the occasion of the visit of Lord Strathcona, Canadian High Commissioner in England to Winnipeg, a civic address of welcome was presented to him, Aug. 25. It was inclosed in a silver casket manufactured by Andrew & Co., Main St., Winnipeg, of sterling silver, 10 inches long by seven inches wide and nine inches high, weighing 100 ounces. It is surmounted by the figure of a buffalo. On the front is embossed the arms of the city of Winnipeg, and the reverse side bears an appropriate inscription. The right end shows the coat-of-arms of Lord Strathcona embossed in relief, and on the opposite end is a reproduction of old Fort Garry.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th September 1909


Andrews' jewelry store, Winnipeg, is being removed from 424 Main St. to 293 Postage Ave.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1918

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V. SARNO

Montreal


V. Sarno, jewelry and fancy goods, Montreal, has decided to continue his business.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd March 1897

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J.H. BOOTH

Windsor Mills, Quebec


J. H. Booth's jewelry store, Windsor Mills, Que., has been injured by fire; loss about $1,000.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd March 1897

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E. LEMARCHE

St. Hyacinthe, Quebec


E. Lemarche, St. Hyacinthe, who has been sick about a month, has now recovered. A few days ago he was in Montreal in connection with placing an order for silverware for a large hotel which is to be opened in May.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd March 1897

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CHALLONER, MITCHELL & SPRING

Rossland, British Columbia


The first burglary that has happened at the celebrated mining camp of Rossland took place on the evening of Feb. 24. when the jewelry store of Challoner, Mitchell & Spring was entered, the employes being at supper, and $8,000 worth of watches and diamonds stolen.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd March 1897

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31885&p=102339&hil ... ER#p102339

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HENRY WHITTALL

409, Wellington Street, Montreal


Early Thursday morning. Feb. 18, the jewelry store occupied by Henry Whittall, 409 Wellington St., Montreal, was visited by burglars who effected an entrance through a rear window. It is not considered to be the work of professional thieves, as the only booty secured consisted of souvenir spoons, knives and forks, while lying quite close to these were a number of very valuable articles.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd March 1897

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A.B. LAFRENIERE & Cie.

Montreal


Dissolution has been registered by Alvarez Scott, jeweler, doing business alone as A. B. Lafreniere & Cie., Montreal.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31885&p=134990&hil ... re#p134990

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CHARLES STARK Co.

Toronto


Samuel McConkey was arrested in Toronto last week on a charge of stealing a number of watches and other articles from the Charles Stark Co., of that city, with whom he has been employed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31885&p=132198&hilit=stark#p132198

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ALEXANDER STERLING

St. Antoine Street, Montreal


Alex. Sterling, a well known watchmaker and jeweler of St. Antoine St., Montreal, had a very agreeable surprise Wednesday last in the shape of a good old fashioned supper given him at Bradford's Hotel. It was sprung upon him on the occasion of his fifty-eighth birthday.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31885&p=167297&hil ... ex#p167297

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A.G. GAUCHER

Rue Saint Laurent 266, Montreal



A.G. Gaucher - Montreal - 1895


A. G. Gaucher, 266 St. Lawrence St., who recently assigned on demand of C. R. Grothe, has liabilities of about $3,500. The principal creditors are: Wm. Bramley, $335; C. R. Grothe, $400; T. H. Lee & Son, Toronto, $423; A. Leblanc, $400 ; Montreal Optical Co., $331 ; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., $328.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895

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ASH BROTHERS

10212, Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta



Ash Bros. - Edmonton - 1923

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WILLIAMS BRINSMEAD

Loverna, Saskatchewan


Williams Brinsmead, Loverna, Sask., has been succeeded by R. G. Brinsmead.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th March 1917

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JOSEPH BLONDEAU

Quebec


Joseph Blondeau, Quebec, recently sustained a fire loss, covered by insurance.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th March 1917

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BEACOCK & HUGHES

Mortlach, Saskatchewan


Beacock & Hodges, Mortlach, Sask., have dissolved partnership, the business being continued by T. A. Beacock.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th March 1917

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G.A. GRAY & Co.

Montreal


G. A. Gray & Co., electro-platers, of Montreal, have dissolved partnership, G. A. Gray continuing the business under the same style.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th March 1917

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