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OFFICE STAFF: ATLAS STEELS LTD. WELLAND, ONT. MAY 1938
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[Welland Telegraph, 9 January 1891]
During the present week a local board has been formed in Welland in connection with the Canadian Mutual Loan and Investment Company. The prominent features of this company are a safe investment for money and borrowing facilities, whereby members of the company are assisted to build and own their homes. The successful working of building and loan companies has been time and again demonstrated in the Old Country, where they have been in existence for upwards of a century. In the United States they have been operated for upwards of sixty years. Six thousand associations are at present assisting the enormous tide of emigrants to establish their own homes. Mr. L. Durham Johnson, the general superintendent of agencies, has succeeded in establishing a very strong local board. The following gentlemen are appointed:
- President- Mr. G.L. Hobson
- Vice-President- Mr. Robt. Cooper
- Sec.Treas-Mr. F. Swayze
- Solicitors-Mr. W.M. German
- Valuators-Major L.C. Raymond, Mr. Geo. H. Burgar, Mr. T.D. Cowper
- Directors- R. Morwood, Ross & Co., W.H. Crow, F.G. Hutton, VS, Dr. Schooley, Dr. Glasgow, J.R. Sawle, H.D. Lock.
The secretary-treasurer, Mr. F. Swayze, whose business energy admirably qualifies him for the post, will furnish the requisite formulas to any of the public desirous to obtain membership in the newly formed board. The excellent pamphlet issued by the Canadian Mutual Loan and Investment Co. simply and thoroughly demonstrates the working of the scheme, which is already making rapid strides in Canada. The company whose head office is in Toronto, has men of Dominion-wide reputation in close connection with it. We find the name of J.J. Withrow, Esq., President of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, as chairman of the board of trustees, coupled with the names of His Honor, Judge MacDougall and Wm. Badenach. We wish for this new Welland enterprise all the success it deserves.
[Welland Telegraph, 25 December 1891]
Messrs. Phelps’ Bros have now had their new roller milling machinery running for a couple of weeks with most satisfactory results. Three double sets of the Willford light running rollers,with purifiers, separators, etc., have been placed in position, giving the mill a capacity of 40 barrels per day. The machinery is all of the latest and most approved pattern, and is arranged with a view to economy in both time and space. The firm is now so crowded with work that a good deal of “overtime” is necessary to keep up with the orders. Low water has been one of the difficulties which the firm have had to contend with, but during the past few days less trouble has been experienced in this connection. Mr. James Greenlaw, of St. Catharines, an experienced roller miller, is in charge of the machinery, which is turning out the finest brands of flour upon the improvements they have made, and the evidence they give of prosperity.
And Messrs Brown Bros. are ready to turn on the Water
[Welland Telegraph, 12 June 1891]
Messrs. Brown Bros. have completed their government contract of extending the raceway 650 feet from the water works to their mill, and the work has been one of considerable magnitude to be finished in 7 weeks in the face of much adverse weather. The excavation and clay work has been under the supervision of Mr. Jas. Walker, is pronounced first class in all particulars, and only awaits passing by the inspector, when the small piece of earth which dams the water out will be removed, and the full benefit of the work will be realized. The banks are about 10 feet from the bottom, and mostly built up, at the lower end the found being so low that it was necessary to fill in considerable, and to accomplish this it was necessary to cart to the place of operation about 4,000 cubic yards of earth, some 700 more than the contract called for. It is a substantial piece of work, and will result in a great saving to Messrs. Brown Bros., whose annual fuel bill heretofore has amounted to over $1,200. A 72 foot flume carries the water to the penstock or wheel house, with a fall of 16 feet, and discharges into a 100 foot tail race. Mr. Jacob Ryan has had charge of the mill wright work, and the satisfaction expressed by the Messrs. Brown is an evidence that he has performed his duties after the pattern of a master mechanic. The mill will be run a by a new American turbine wheel, similar to the one used at the pump house, and the driving belt connects with the same pulley as was used for the engine, which is to be retained in case of accidents to the wheel or in the event of the water temporarily being shut off. Of course the introduction of water power does not increase the capacity of the mill, which is a 6 double roll one, but it is a source of much economy, and enables the firm to compete with the largest mills of the country. They have already an established reputation for producing some of the finest brands of flour, and with competition even they ask no special advantage over rivals. The extension of the raceway has been to them an expense considerably above the contract price, and the push and enterprise which the firm has manifested in the matter is worthy of commendation, while Welland is to be congratulated on the fact of their residences within its corporation.
Three Floors and a Basement Filled with Goods-Convenient Premises-An Enterprising Firm
[Welland Telegraph. 1 May 1891]
In 1886 when the firm of Taylor & Crow was established, the firm did a grocery and hardware business, dealing more largely in the former than in the latter. In the fall of the same year Mr. J.B. Taylor, whose interest in the business had been purchased by Mr. Crow, was again admitted into the firm, and though it consisted of three members, the business was transacted under the name of Taylor & Crow. In the spring of 1888, Mr. J.B. Taylor went out and the business was divided, the retiring member taking the groceries, and Messrs. Taylor & Crow devoting their energies and store space to an exclusive hardware trade.
Both members of the firm were young men, endowed with plenty of energy, enterprise and ambition. Careful attention to the trade, judicious buying, the proper amount and right kind of advertising have been the factors of success, and step by step the firm has advanced in the business arena, until today it is classed as one of the most honorable and substantial in the Niagara district.
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SERVICE DEPART. IS COMPLETE
Some of most Popular Machines on the Market are Merchandised Here
ALSO DRUG SUPPLIES
Courtesy and Prompt Service are Stressed by Progressive Proprietor
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]
N.P. Haist, proprietor of the drug store under his name on South Main street, believes that a good up-to-date druggist should carry a full line of sick-room supplies, medicines, confectionery, stationary and toilet preparations, and he has also at his establishments diverged from the usual lines by also carrying radios and instituting a splendid radio service, which is very highly appreciated.
Commencing to associate himself with the drug business and the pharmaceutical profession in 1910, Mr. Haist who came from Fenwick to Welland 21 years ago, graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1915. He opened his present store in 1920, and now carries a stock valued at approximately $15,000.
Praises This Vicinity
Mr. Haist has a very high opinion of Welland and district. He told The Tribune he found it a locality of real progress. In his opinion it was one of the best centres in the Niagara peninsula. “I am led in this opinion by travellers who know this city,” he said. “They know too, the entire peninsula and claim that Welland was one of the last places in this part of Ontario to feel the pinch of the present economic depression.”
“The public, in my opinion, demand above all else courtesy and rapidity of service,” Mr. Haist reminded The Tribune. “And most assuredly does the public demand that experience which impels instant confidence in an establishment. This, I may say is something we have always aimed to express.”
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Will Take on Yuletide Appearance by the Beginning of Next Week
MERCHANTS OPTIMISTIC
Expect Good Volume of Business Will Be Transacted During Next Month
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 25 November 1931]
November 25- just one month until Christmas-and yet there has been no snow and very little cold weather. The past week has made one think more of Easter than of Christmas. Despite the mild weather, the people of Port Colborne, Humberstone and district are beginning to think of Christmas and to plan their Christmas shopping while the merchants are turning their thoughts to the Christmas business and to planning Christmas displays. It is reported that prospects for an excellent volume of Christmas business are good.
Conditions are better for a larger volume of the holiday business this year than in some time for prices are generally lower than they have been for a number of years. Such seasonal articles of merchandise as china, glassware, leather goods, silverware and the numerous article so wearing apparel of wools and silks, are priced lower this year than in a long time and it is certain that a great many gift shoppers will take advantage of these lower prices this season.
Gift Merchandise Lower Priced
Silver is from 15 to 20 per cent lower at the present time than last year and the corresponding drop in the price of articles of this metal such as plates, baskets, trays, cutlery, dinnerware and dresserware will, it is anticipated, enjoy a much larger sale than in other years. China, with the duty removed, is lower in price, reductions of about 15 per cent over prices of recent years prevailing. Enquiry reveals that gift merchandise of almost every variety will sell this season at prices which will range from 10 to 20 per cent lower than during the past few years.
Merchants Preparing
That the Christmas business will begin a few days is indicated by the preparations being made this week by the merchants of the town. Already displays of toys are being arranged in one store while another has a Christmas display in one of its windows. At a meeting of the executive of the merchant’s association held this week, plans were made to have every store in the association decorated for the Christmas trade by the first of next week while the displays of gift merchandise will begin to appear during the remainder of the week and by next week much of the display space in the stores will be given over to the Christmas trade.
Officers of the businessmen’s association interviewed yesterday, stated that they were preparing for the largest Christmas trade in years, saying that prevailing prices, they were certain, would make for even better holiday season buying than in the past few years.
IMPOSING ADDITION TO THE TOWN’S BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
Dignity Added to Importance of Thoroughfare by Erection of New Structure-Exterior Appearance One of Beauty-Branch of Selrite Stores Occupy Part of Premises-Another Contribution by Industrious Family to Town’s Business Section
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 18 November 1931]
A fine new addition to the Port Colborne business section is every day coming nearer to completion as the finishing touches are put on the new Shibley Building midway between West and King streets on the south side of Clarence street. This building has replaced a section of Clarence street which was formerly occupied by small establishments and the old home of the late Fred Boyer. With the erection of this building the block now becomes compact and much more business-like in appearance. This street, leading direct from Buffalo on Provincial Highway 3, is one of the most important in town and has become the centre of the town’s trading. With the completion of this building the street will now offer a much more business-like appearance to the motoring public and will give them an added incentive to spread the fine appearance of Port Colborne to other places on the map. This handsome block is a welcome addition to Port Colborne’s already fine collection of business buildings.
The general contract for the building of this fine new structure was given to the Beam Building Supply Company, one of Port Colborne’s oldest supply concerns. This company sublet several sections of the contract, the carpenter work being given to Ira Barnhardt, the plumbing and and heating to F. Vasbinder, the electrical work to the Port Colborne Electric Supply Company, the painting to A.D. Smith of Humberstone, and the roofing work and putting in of the glass to Rawlin’s and Martinson’s hardware.
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Christmas Shoppers Invited to Visit Stores This Weekend
Attractive Gift Displays for Early Selection
Bright, Attractive Stores Feature Colorful Displays of Merchandise for Gifts
Improved Conditions are Contributing to Brisk Christmas Trade and Merchants are Well Prepared to Look After the Requirements of Shoppers- Prices Lower Than Last Year
[The Welland-Port-Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]
These are busy days in the stores of Port Colborne. With Christmas but two weeks away, snow on the ground and the tang of real Christmas weather in the air, to say nothing of the attractive and colorful displays of gift merchandise in store windows, the people of Port Colborne are beginning to realize that the most interesting holiday of the year is just a step ahead and that now is the time for Christmas shopping. Stores are busy from morning until night and they will be open each evening from now until Christmas.
Improved conditions are contributing to the brisk Christmas trade which is now underway. The outlook is somewhat brighter now than during the past year and it seems as if the world is on its way up out of the valley of depression and is headed for good times again. The business of Port Colborne industries is picking up, material is being shipped and indications are that times are improving. With the much lower prices, improved conditions and the atmosphere of Christmas so pleasantly filling the air, it would be a wonder if the stores in Port Colborne were not busy places these days.
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