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A AMARA RHA LRT JIRA \ A IN Nad AY 4 . £ \ fy 43 . ' ARR, P 3 LSP ESLER WEE WL) & SO "35H TOL 8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 17, 1978 WIAA FIA NAY wA SAN Y bY} Cir Ny ' L) DASE WAY PEARL TL we AEN Xn do Aas SPY ALE DO Hold ML IN RGR § LESUL A FIV NE Jr Port Perry the Beautiful A Prosperous Town A Charming Country ~-- Si MR WM. BROCK. WM. BROCK General Store In the McCaw block on the north side of Queen street may be found the general store of Mr. Wm. Brock. In the history of this store may be seen a natural growth and development incident to a shred and business-like management. Mr. Brock is from Newcastle, Ont., and came to Port Perry when but a youth. For thirteen years he clerked in the store of Mr. A. Ross, father of Mr. Wm. Ross, ex-M.P. A quarter of a century ago he began business for himself in the store where the post office is now situated. Twenty years ago he moved into the present stand. But the space at his disposal at first was just the half of his present store, and only one story at that. In a year, however, he acquired the other half, which doubled his space. In another six months he secured the upstairs over the whole store, thus doubling again the room at his disposal. In his store Mr. Brock carries Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Cloth- ing, Crockery, Wall Paper, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Window Shades, etc., and a very large stock indeed is found here. Besides the goods on display, the cellar is used as a storeroom where goods are kept ready for the shelves, and where the crockery department is displayed. Mr. Brock conducts his business on methods of his own, methods which are proving successful. Mr. Brock watches the markets very closely. His trained eye seeks out the bargain centres, and he is alert to every opportunity for picking up stocks at snap prices. As an instance of that, after the great Toronto fire, Mr. Brock purchased three car loads of goods that had been but slightly damaged. These he brought to Port Perry, and placed in stock. The people of the town and vicinity were apprised of the purchase, and given opportunities of buying what they wanted at most tempting prices. During the almost two years that have elapsed these goods have been disappearing, until today three wheelbarrows would hold all that are left. Mr. Brock has lately picked up thous- ands of yards of linen - such as table covers, efc., which he is able to sell at a substantial decrease on the usual selling price of such goods. Thus, Mr. Brock has continually some snap to offer his customers - and this is good merchandizing. In the two staple lines of butter and eggs this store does a wholesale trade, and for these spot cash is paid. This store is prepared to handle 1,000 lbs. of butter a week, and eggs in very large quantities; for these the highest price is always paid. This store takes all kinds of farm produce - Reprinted from the North Ontario Observer - February 22, 1906 dried apples, poultry alive or dead, feathers, etc. This is pre-eminently the farmers' store, and the farming community appreciate this fact. Mr. Brock is forehanded enough to buy for cash, and he saves many dollars a month on discounts. On the upstairs floor will be found a very large stock of wall papers, carpets, oil cloths, etc. This store's grocery depart- ment is kept.fresh and up-to-date, and the boot and shoe department will be found especially well stocked. Messrs. Fred and Harold Brock, sons of the proprietor, assist him in the conduct of the store, and they are young men with whom the people like to deal. Mr. Brock owns a nice home, corner of Ella and Elgin streets. He has not had time to take any part in the public affairs of the town, but has given his attention to the development of his business. His success is the natural outcome of his diligent efforts. W. H. DOUBT Tailor In the Blong block on the north side of Queen street is the tailor shop of Mr. W. H. Doubt. This young man gave his first infant howl in this burg. He went to school here, sledded down the hills, skated on the icy bay and swam in its pellucid waters. He also learned the trade of a tailor here, and launched out in business for himself in 1899. The business has been steadily growing, and Mr. Doubt has to employ six hands to keep pace with the demands of his trade. He uses the best imported goods, and carries a very considerable stock of well chosen goods on his shelves. His 'customers number some of the best dressers in town. Mr. Doubt is a practical tailor and cutter, having spent sixteen years in the business. The shop is a bright and cheerful one, and in the rear is the large workroom. Mr. Doubt is a bright, alert, energetic young business man, and is well liked by his fellow citizens. He is a vocalist, is Mr. Doubt, and sings in ghe Methodist church choir. His home is on Cochrane street, 'where he lives happily with little Doubts growing up about him. PAXTON & COLLACUT Dealers in High Class Harness Horses The above firm are amongst the best known and most successful dealers in horseflesh in Ontario County - or in the Province for that matter. The partnership was formed seven years ago. Mr. J. D. Paxton had been in the same business for 25 years and over. He had made a success of it, and was thoroughly posted in regard to harness horses. Mr. H. L. Collacutt had also given years of attention to horses, and when the two joined forces, they made a team of rare excellence. The stables of the firm are on Queen street, where usually a number of most excellent animals may be seen. Only high acting carriage horses are handled, -and probably 200 or so are bought and sold each year. One member of the firm is constantly on the road looking up likely animals, which are brought to the stables here and put into first class condition. The Province is scoured for the best that can be procured. The ages at which horses are preferred are from three to six years. The firm frequently receive commissions from parties in United States cities to purchase drivers for them, the price being of little consideration so long as the animal is of. the desired kind. This firm, when they find an animal that suits them, seldom allow the price to prevent their securing it. They know the value of an animal, and cannot easily be deceived, and thus they are able to fill commissions satisfactorily. Some of the finest driving horses in the province may thus be often seen passing through Port Perry streets. Ben ngn MR. WM. KENNEDY. WM. KENNEDY Mr. Wm. Kennedy is one of the long residents of the town. He has spent a useful and honorable life in the commun- ity. He built the first flouring mill erected here in the year 1878, and was a member of the village Council at the same date. Mr. Kennedy was for twenty years Chief of the Port Perry . fire brigade, and was a member of the School Board for fifteen years. For the past thirty years, Mr. Kennedy has followed the occupation of grain buyer, and has the name of being a most astute and expert judge of grain. His dealings have always been honorable, and he is held in high regard by all who have come into contact with him. ' Mr. Kennedy may be seen every day faithfully at his duties on the market or in the elevator, and the farming community always receive just treatment at his hands. JOHN ROLPH Harness Maker The author of this sketch is a genial and fun-loving Irishman, who has been a resident and business man of Port Perry ¢ for fifty years. He came to Canada in 1852 and herein 1856. For half a century he has carried on a harness making business with success, and has kept as customers father. and son to the present day. Mr. Rolph makes everything in harness - heavy and fine - on the premises, also everything in connection with harness. He makes a superior grade of collars, and everything that leaves his shop is first-class. He was a neighbor of the Observer editor for many years, and has been a subscriber to the paper for half a century. Mr. Rolph is secretary of the Ontario Pine Grove Cemetery Co., and has been on the board since its organization in 1862. He was in town Council and on School Board each for several years, and was a promin- ent society man in years gone by. Mr. Rolph has never lost a day by sickness, nor taken medicine, in fifty years. He has many interesting recollections of the early days, which he tells splendidly. ALEX. LEASK re Mr. Alex Leask is the owner of "Sunny- brae Farm", near Greenbank. Mr. Leask has a good farm of 200 acres with nice frame house and barns 56 x 102, stone cellar. Mr. Leask crops a good deal, but he also pastures and mows considerable. He keeps 40 head of Shorthorn and Grade cattle, 8 horses, also sheep and a Shorthorn bull and pigs. On his barn is a windmill which he uses to pump water and chop grain. Mr. Leask is a propserous farmer and is a good Councillor - this being his second year in Council. Mr. Leask is a member of the local Farmers' Institute, is a Forester'and a Presbyterian. He has an interesting family of four children. and THE WESTERN BANK OF CANADA The building owned and occupied by the Western Bank of Canada, and known as the "Bank Block" was built by the late Aaron Ross, and was purchased from his estate by the Western Bank about six years ago. It is considered the best built . block in Port Perry. After the fire of 1901 the Bank rebuilt the store (which they lease to Mr. Ross), making it the most modern store in the town, and with one of the finest shop fronts along the line. They at the same time remodelled their banking house, and artis- tically decorated the interior, making it the equal of the offices in many large towns, in fact equal to the suburban branches of many city Banks. Their steel lined vault is the strongest in the district, and the Bank received from private parties valuable papers for safe keeping, free of charge, a convenience that, as may be supposed, the public are not slow to appreciate. . Port Perry is indeed fortunate in having a Branch of the Western Bank, because its interests are and ever have been identified with the prosperity of Ontario County, and having five of its branches in the County, it comes in touch with the requirements of the people as perhaps no outside institution could. The present manager, Mr. H. G. Hutche- son, whose portrait appears in another column, is a Durham Old Boy, from the town of Bowmanville, where his father, the late St. John Hutcheson practiced law. Mr. Hutcheson has been at the Port Perry branch for about 18 years, serving in all positions from Junior clerk up to his present post. He has become so well known to the public that there are few who have not either a loan from or a deposit with his office. MB. ROBT. M'KNIGHT. ROBT. McKNIGHT Town Constable To hold the position of constable of the village and town for a period of 32 years is - the record of Mr. Robert McKnight, a brawny, open faced, honest Scotchman. Mr. McKnight came to Canada in 1871. In the spring of 1875 he found his way to this place, and accepted the position of const- able, and today he holds the same position, and has filled it creditably these thirty-two years. He has seen Port Perry evolve from a forest into the pretty and thriving town it now is. Not only is Mr. McKnight constable, but he is also street commis- sioner, collector of taxes and market clerk. He is a faithful officer in every capacity. A Presbyterian, a Mason and an Odd- fellow is Mr. McKnight. He has a comfortable home on North. street and a happy family. Continued Next Week LU