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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Mar. 29, 1978 ERPS RRP Rh 1 HERR Sr A Sk Port Perry the Beautiful A Prosperous Town tn. THE SEBERT HOUSE L. Bandel, Prop. The Sebert House in Port Perry is a large and comfortably-appointed hotel, which stands on the north side of Queen street, corner of Water street, just at the entrance to the business section of the town. In years gone a frame building stood on this site, and was used to cater to the needs of the travelling public. HT pd es RN THE SEBERT HOUSE. In the great fire of 1884 it was burned to ashes, and from the ruins there emerged the present brick structure built by Mr. James Thompson. The building consists of three storeys and good cellar; has large, airy dining room, large hallways, office and bar-room, and a well-furnished parlor upstairs, and has 25 bedrooms. The house throughout is splendidly furnished -- the carpets are costly, the bedroom furnish- ings are handsome and neat, everything bespeaks a large outlay of money in equipping the house. The contract for refurnishing throughout was given only a few years ago to the Rogers Furniture Co., . Toronto, and they did their work well. The house is lighted by electricity, heated by hot water, has the modern conveniences of bath and closet, hot and cold water, etc. The ceilings are metallic, which adds considerably to the handsome appearance of the interior. : In stabling accomodation this house is well equipped, there being room for 100 horses, while the yards and sheds are extra large and afford accommodation for scores of teams and vehicles. This hotel is exceedingly handy for the travelling public, being within a few rods of the railway station. There are four ~ sample rooms in the house, and a very large proportion of the commercial trade comes to this house. To add to the conveniences of its patrons a barber shop is conducted in connection. The proprietor claims that his house enjoys a large farming patronage, and one can easily believe this from seeing the vehicles in sheds and yards. The former proprietor of the Sebert House was Mr. Louis Sebert, formerly of LOY IS BANDE, Procricter sebert House. ~~ Reprinted from the North Ontario Observer - February 22, 1906 the St. Charles. It was he who refurnished the house at great expense just before selling to the present owner, Mr. Louis Bandel. Mr. Bandel was a Whitby boy, and for fifteen years conducted a barber shop in the county town. In November, 1902, Mr. Bandel pur- chased the property, and has been making a success of his new vocation as landlord. He enjoys a large patronage, and is popular with all classes of his patrons. During the ice races here each winter a large share of the sporting fraternity stay with Mr. Bandel, being able to find stab- ling for their horses. A.W. ALLIN Blacksmith and Carriage Maker The premises of Mr. Allin are located on Perry street, not far from Queen street. The buildings consist of a commodious blacksmith shop, with wood-working shop in 'rear, and a large show room for carriages. This building Mr. Allin erected some years ago, but-he owns the black- smith shop as well. Years ago, Mr. Allin built carriages, but times have changed, and today he lets others do the making, while he does the selling. But he does all kinds of repair work. He handles the celebrated Tudhope carriage, and usually gets in a car load of cutters for the winter trade and a car load of buggies for summer. The Tudhope Co. is one of the largest makers in Canada, and their pro-, duct holds a high reputation. In blacksmithing Mr. Allin of course does a general 'trade, but he makes a specialty of, and excels in, horseshoeing. He employs skilled helpers, and is a thorough workman himself. In tire setting he also specializes, for he has a cold tire setter, by which he can get a tire without removing it from the wheel. This is a quick process, too, for a set of four tires can be completed in twenty minutes. Mr. Allin came here from Utica 18 years ago, and has been a useful citizen and successful business man during the years. He was a member of Council for several years, is treasurer of the S.0.E., and is M.W. of the A.O0. U.W. He owns a very handsome residence on Perry street. F.D. McGRATTAN ) Dentist The comfortable and well -equipped dental parlors of Dr. McGrattan are in the Allison block, south side of Queen street. Dr. McGrattan was born in the town of Uxbridge, and was educated there. He graduated from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Toronto, in 1896. He immediately came here, finding an office over McCaw's store, where he hung out his shingle. He moved to the present premises in 1902. This young dentist has already worked up a good practice, which is steadily increasing. He is a member of the local Masonic and Oddfellow's lodges. GEO. A. COATES, V.S. Dr. Coates was born near Port Perry, and after deciding to adopt veterinary surgery as a profession, took a course of study at the Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, from which he graduated in 1902. a aa - REV. GRO. SCOTTY. Rector Chireh of the Ascension, A Charming Country LC REV.-WM: COOPER; DiAc - "Pastor Presbyterian Church. J. A. LANE Groceries, Crockery, Confectionery, Bakery It was a well established business that Mr. J. A. Lane secured when he purchased from Mr. E. H. Purdy in July, 1905. Elsewhere will be found a brief history of the establishment and growth of the busi- ness under the ownership of Mr. Purdy. Today it flourishes under the new manage- ment, and Mr. Lane enjoys a large slice of public patronage. In his grocery department there may be found everything usually kept, and that as good as the best. The finest quality of teas and coffees are here found, and this store does a large trade in these. The canned goods are largely stocked, the variety being wide and well chosen. The flour and. feed trade which has assumed considerable proportions, con- tinues to flourish, and in crockery, china and glassware a varied stock is carried. In his bakery department, Mr. Lane takes considerable pride, and he has a good business. He employs two bakers and one driver for wagon. In high grade cakes and pastry this store excels. Mr. Lane claims to do the ice cream business of the town in the summer season. For that purpose he can cut off a large room at the rear, and this gives ample accommodation. The store is exceptionally large, and is handsomely fitted up, affording ample space for the various departments. Mr. Lane was born in the township of Darlington, and raised in Cartwright town- ship. He followed blacksmithing for some years, then was a machinist, then com- mercial traveller for nine years, an agent for the Sun Life Assurance Co. for a time, and then launched out into the present larger and more congenial branch of business life. He appears to be making a success of his venture, and it is the Observer's hope that he may continue to enjoy a large measure of public patronage. - He began the practice of his profession in' ~~~ Lindsay, but only remained there six months. He then came here and pur- chased the practice of Dr. Elliott, who had been here for about four years. Mr. Coates has now a very nice practice, andas he is a young man of ability, he will no doubt go on increasing his list of patrons. He treats all diseases of domesticated animals, den- tistry being given special attention. His office is at the livery stable of Jamieson & Dennison, and his home is on Lilla street, three blocks south of Queen street. He can 'be called up at either place by telephone. H.L.EBBELS Barrister and Solicitor Mr. Ebbels is the oldest practicing barrister in Port Perry. He came to Canada from England when a boy of seven years. His ambition was to be a lawyer, and he studied to that end. In due time he was called to the Bar and is today one of the hest-known and most successful prac- titioners in Ontario County. As a citizen of the town he is highly esteemed, and as a lawyer his opinion is greatly valued. W. L. PARRISH Hardware Merchant One of the largest and handsomest hardware store in Ontario County is that owned and conducted by Mr. W. L. Par- rish, situated on the north side of Queen street, near Perry street. The store comprises the whole of the building known as the Parrish block, having two front entrances, and large display windows. The store is 35 x 60 feet, and was built by Mr. W. T. Parrish, father of the present owner, who began business here in 1869. It was in the year 1884, when but 20 years of age, that W. L. Parrish succeeded.to his father's business, and up to the present time he has conducted the large business with such success that today it is one of which he has good reason to be proud. The stock carried consists of hardware, stoves and tinware. Everything that a hardware store should have may be found here, and in great variety. The stock is kept full and well assorted, and is well arranged in the store. In stoves, Mr. Parrish sells both ranges and heaters of the Souvenir and Treasure make, and the New Idea furnace, made by the Gurney-Tilden Co. There are rows 'upon rows of handsome looking and useful stoves, any one of which would adorn any home. . In eavetroughing and metal roofing a very considerable volume of business is now done by Mr. Parrish. The tinware, or Rk manufacturing department, occupies the upstairs floor, and everything in tinware or graniteware that can be wished for may be bought here. Mr. Parrish handles a brand of English paints which give good satisfaction, and of which he sells a lot. Mr. Parrish was born in Napanee and came to Port Perry with his father's family in 1869, when his father began a hardware business here. The son acquired knowledge of that business under his father's tuition. He has been identified to a ~~ considerable extent with the public life of the town, having been a member of the School Board for thirteen years and on the Public Library Board for six years. This year he has the honor of being Reeve, . having been elected by acclamation. He owns a handsome home on Cochrane street. Mr. Parrish was the youngest man on the School Board, at the time of his incumbency of the office, and the youngest man who ever held the position of chair- man of the Board. Continued Next Week LJ] » 0}