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The most prosperous portion of the village of Shelburne, Ont., was wiped out by fire early on the morning of Jan. 26, said to have been the work of an incendiary. Among the sufferers were: W. A. Fenwick, jeweler, loss, $2,000, insurance about $800, and A. B. Galbraith, jeweler, loss, $1,500, insurance $400.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd February 1897
As mentioned last week, Galbraith & Co., Shelburne, Out., have failed and now are endeavoring to compromise with creditors at 25 per cent. This business is owned by Mrs. A. V. Galbraith, whose husband failed four years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th November 1899
The Bankrupt Stock of the estate of Galbraith & Co., jewelers, of Shelburne, Ont., was offered for sale by tender last month by the trustee, Mr. J. F. Miller, of that town. It amounted, according to the invoice, to about $500.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - January 1900
Galbraith & Co., jewelers, of Shelburne. Ont., are succeeded by A. H. Galbraith.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th January 1921
John S. Barnard was born at Frome Somerset, England in 1856. He came to Canada as a young man and was in the jewellery business in Oshawa and Whitby until he moved to London, Ontario, in 1900. He was an artist who painted illuminated addresses and was on the board of the Ontario Ladies' College. He was also a member of the Board of the Methodist Tabernacle and a member of Composite Lodge. He died at London, Ontario on September 7, 1934 and is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.
Source: Whitby Public Library
Solomon Dale was to 16 months’ imprisonment at London, Ont., Nov. 28, on three charges of fraud. He obtained a quantity of goods from John S. Barnard, a London jeweler, under false pretenses.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
Saunders, Lorie & Co., manufacturing jewelers, Toronto, have dissolved. Edward Saunders retires and Edward Saunders has been admitted; style unchanged.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd February 1897
Saunders, Lorie & Co., manufacturing jewelers of Toronto, are quietly making preparations for removing to their new factory at 67 Adelaide Street West. Mr. Lorie say's he don't propose to move until everything in the new premises that can possibly be got ready beforehand, is thoroughly in order, and when they do make a start the real moving will be a very short business. From the looks of the new machinery and labor-saving appliances already in place, there is no doubt but that the firm will have one of the largest and best equipped jewelry factories in America when they get finally settled down in their new home.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - May 1900
Saunders, Lorie & Co. are now comfortably settled down in their new factory, 67 Adelaide Street West, where they will be pleased to see any Canadian jeweler who may pay them a visit. Mr. Lorie says that he has just purchased a large lot of choice Havana cigars which he keeps for any friends in the trade who drop in to see them. Their new factory is certainly worth a visit of inspection.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - July 1900
The undersigned, who has been in the Jewelry trade in Chatham for 29 years, is desirous of Selling out. Stock about eight thousand dollars. A good opening for a Watchmaker to succeed to an established and paying business.
JAMES MARGUAND, - Chatham, ONT.
Moses Cochenthaler, Montreal, has been made the official jeweler to Lady Aberdeen as an acknowledgment of the skill shown in resetting and cleaning the jewels of Her Excellency, recently entrusted to him for that purpose.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 11th October 1893
The Proceeds of a Jewelry Store Theft went to Charity
Montreal, Can., Feb. 6.—A couple of years ago several thousand dollars' worth of jewelry was stolen from Cochenthaler's establishment. No trace could be made of the goods, and the loss was eventually paid by the Dominion Burglary Guarantee Co., with whom they were insured. Recently John Kiernan, a night watchman on St. James St., was arrested for robbery, and he confessed that he had stolen the jewelry. He further stated that about a year ago he had confessed to the robbery to Father Laurin, of Notre Dame church; that the latter had at first told him to return the goods to the owner, but when informed that the loss had been paid, he had ordered him to dispose of the stolen articles for charity, which had been done, the proceeds going to the Indian school's fund. Father Laurin states that Kiernan did not mention the name of the owner. The Guarantee Co. will likely take action to recover the proceeds, and an interesting legal suit will be the result.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 10th February 1897
M. Cochenthaler, Montreal; has issued an execution against T. M. De Villeneuve tor $42.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 2nd March 1898
Wellington Street, later, 147, Bank Street, Ottawa
The old-established Ottawa jewelry house of T. J. Seaton, founded in 1874 by the father of the present proprietor, has removed from its premises on Wellington St. to a new and elaborately fitted-up store at 147 Bank St.
The Allen Gold Mfg. Co., Ltd., Sherbrooke, Que., has been incorporated to carry on business as jewelry manufacturers and silversmiths, by Louis A. David, Louis P. Crepeau, S. H. R. Bush and others with an authorized capital of $40,000.
The late Saul Laporte, retired jeweller, who died June 5th. 1928. left an estate of $23,850, according to his will which was filed today for probate at the court house. The entire estate goes to three relatives.
The estates is largely made up of stocks and bonds, among the holdings being shares in United Securities valued at $4,021. Southern Canada Power $2,150, Canada Cement $2,487, Ottawa Light, Heat and Power $3,180, Bell Telephone $7,820 and a bond of the Catholic Episcopal Corporation $3,064.
Rose Alma Dube, sister-in-law, and Gilberte DeBlois, niece, each receive $11,300, and J.R. Bolvin, cousin, $1,000. Application for probate was made by Mr. E.P. Gleeson, solicitor for the estate.
Halifax. N. S., Jan. 28.–A week or so ago, a young man named J. G. Feltus applied to the military authorities in this city for admission to the British army. He was of such perfect physique that the authorities urged him to join the Life Guards, but the young man preferred attaching himself to the Royal Artillery and did so. A few days later he told the following strange story:
He is the managing member of the wholesale jewelry firm of Feltus & Co., of Stansted, Quebec, and is subject to peculiar mental delusions. He says: "One year ago last September I left home with $3,000 worth jewelry, became demented, sold the goods and remained away from home and spent the money freely. The spell wore off, I traveled home and after convincing my father that I had not acted dishonestly, was again taken into the confidence of the firm. But a short time ago I was again seized with the same trouble and was possessed with the idea that I must become a soldier, and now find I am one."
Feltus has already had enough of soldier life, but his relatives will not purchase his release for a few months,hoping thus to cure him of his strange freaks.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st February 1893
M. G. Hicks, jeweler, Perth, Ont., has commenced business.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th December 1897
Inside Door of Safe Foiled Safe Crackers in Canada
Perth. Ont,, July 27.–Burglars entered the jewelry store of M. G. Hicks, about 3 o'clock this morning. They made an entrance by the back door, cutting out a panel and drawing bolts. A hole was drilled in the safe and the door was blown out, but nothing was taken out of the safe, as the inside door could not be opened. Some valuable watches and jewelry were damaged by the explosion. About $300 worth of jewelry was taken out of the store. No clue to the burglars has been found as yet.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1899
The estate of M. G. Hicks, jeweler, Perth, Ont., has been liquidated by Richard Tew, Toronto, for distribution pro rata among creditors.
The store occupied by J. W. Gibson, jeweler, Rondeau, Ont., was destroyed by fire on the 23rd October. The building, which was owned by T. C. Ford, furniture dealer, was insured, but Mr. Gibson had no insurance on his stock, and will lose heavily. Such experiences as these should teach people that insurance is not a luxury, but a necessity, and that no prudent business man can afford to do without it.
Source: The Trader and Canadian Jeweller - November 1879
We understand that J. R. Ormond, jeweler, of Winnipeg, has had his stock seized by the Customs authorities for smuggling, and that he is likely to have several thousand dollars' worth of goods confiscated.
Source: The Trader - October 1883
J. R. Ormond, formerly a well-known jewelry dealer of Winnipeg, died recently in Victoria, B. C, to which city he removed several years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th November 1918
C. F. Dyke & Co., of Yarmouth, N.S., opened their new store In the Studio Block last month. The building was formerly occupied by Porter & Robbins, but has been greatly changed to suit the purposes of the new occupants. It was given a thorough renovation and decorated in handsome style. Not quite as large as the former premises, it is admirably adapted to jewelry lines, and with a very complete stock presented a most attractive appearance for the holiday season. A completely equipped optical department is another feature of the new store that reflects great credit on this enterprising firm.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - July 1920
Men Who Robbed Canadian Jewelry Store Are Caught, but Get Away
Toronto, Canada, August 1.–Burglars operating in automobiles broke into the jewelry store of O. R. Steadman at Thorold, Out., last Monday night by cutting the lock of the door with some sharp instrument and secured watches and jewelry to the value of about $700.
They also robbed a general store, taking some $200 worth of groceries, etc., and escaped before the robberies were detected.
The police of the district were notified and the force at St. Catharines kept a lookout for an automobile which had been stolen. Early in the morning a patrolman saw the missing car and held up the occupants at the point of a revolver. He entered the car and was taking it to the police station when the men suddenly threw him out and drove off.
The car was followed for some distance until, turning a corner it skidded into a ditch and was captured, but the occupants escaped. Part of the jewelry, along with the other goods, was found in the car. The policeman stated that there were seven men in the car.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th August 1918
One night, recently, Steadman's jewelry store at Thorold, Ont., was entered by burglars who opened the front door with a “jimmy" and took goods valued at between $200 and $300.
Appleby & Co., wholesale jewelers, of Montreal, have dissolved partnership, the business being continued by George S. Appleby, under the same style.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th November 1921
BANDITS GET GEMS
Montreal Wholesale Jewelry Concern Visited by Crooks Who Steal Diamonds Worth About $25,000
Montreal, Can., July 22.–Two bandits posing as customers walked into the wholesale jewelry establishment of Appleby & Co., in this city, yesterday, and after engaging a member of the concern in conversation struck him on the head and stole loose diamonds worth about $25,000.
The bandits entered the Appleby establishment representing themselves as diamond merchants and asked to see a number of good stones. M. Appleby, a junior member of the firm, who was alone in the shop, took them into his private office. After a consignment of fine stones had been brought from the vault the bandits hit Mr. Appleby over the head with a sand bag, gagged him and tied him up, decamping with the jewels.
To prevent immediate discovery of Mr. Appleby, they put up the sign "back in half an hour" in his office window. Mr. Appleby was discovered by his father, the senior member of the firm, an hour after the attack.
Corner View and Broad Streets, later, Government Street, Victoria, B.C.
Shortt, Hill & Duncan - Victoria, B.C. - 1913
Mitchell & Duncan - Victoria, B.C. - 1917
Mitchell & Duncan - Victoria, B.C. - 1920
Mr. Mitchell, of Challoner & Mitchell, jewelers. Victoria, B. C, has gone east on a trip. He is spending some days with friends at Strathroy, Ont., and before returning will go to New York and the Eastern States.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 20th September 1899
Chronology of this business is thought to be as follows:
Challoner & Mitchell or Challoner, Mitchell & Co. depending on source (Albert Hugh Mitchell and William Challoner)(until June 1910)
Shortt, Hill & Duncan Ltd.
Mitchell and Duncan (Albert Hugh Mitchell and J. Walter Duncan)(by 1917 and until 1956)
Some person or persons on Saturday night last destroyed the public clock on S. C. Hood's jewelry establishment, in Yarmouth, N.S., and carried off the sign clock of H. A. Hood.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st January 1894
The S. C. Hood Co., Yarmouth, N. S., who were recently burned out, as reported in The Circular, had less than $1,000 insurance. They saved a portion of their stock and have opened business in Williams’ block.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th January 1899
Messrs. John Welsh & Son, the oldest, and probably the best known firm of jewelers in the City of Stratford, Ont., have recently completed some very extensive alterations and decorations to the interior of their store, which has improved its appearance and added very much to its attractiveness.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - January 1900
John Welsh & Son, Stratford, Ont., have enlarged their premises.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th January 1900
N. F. Babl, formerly with John Welsh & Son, Stratford, Ont., is opening a jewelry store in the same town on his own account.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
John Welsh, who for many years conducted a jewelry business at Stratford, Ont, but had latterly lived at Hamilton, died recently in Florida, where he was spending the Winter. He was 77 years of age and leaves a son, Charles L. Welsh, of Stratford, who took over the business on his father's retirement.
Messrs Heller Bros., jewelers, of Berlin, Ont., have recently remodelled their store and put in a complete new outfit of wall and showcases, all of first-class quartered oak of the latest design. Their store is now very attractive and certainly one of the neatest and most comfortable places of business in Western Ontario.
Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - January 1900
