. Brockville illustrated, 1894 : its growth, resources, commerce, manufacturing interests, educational advantages : also sketches of the leading business concerns which contribute to the city's progress and prosperity : history of the island city from its foundation to the present time. 10 BROCKVILLE ILLUSTRATED. THE RATHBUN CO. One of the most important industries in Brockville is that of The Rathbun Com-pany, wholesale and retail dealers in lumber, lath and shingles, anthracite and bitumin-ous coal, cement, lime, tile, etc. ^ This company is easily the largest concern of its kindin the Domin
. Brockville illustrated, 1894 : its growth, resources, commerce, manufacturing interests, educational advantages : also sketches of the leading business concerns which contribute to the city's progress and prosperity : history of the island city from its foundation to the present time. 10 BROCKVILLE ILLUSTRATED. THE RATHBUN CO. One of the most important industries in Brockville is that of The Rathbun Com-pany, wholesale and retail dealers in lumber, lath and shingles, anthracite and bitumin-ous coal, cement, lime, tile, etc. ^ This company is easily the largest concern of its kindin the Dominion. With headquarters at Desoronto, and various branches through-out the country, the volume of trade controlled by them is enormous. In Deso-ronto about 2500 hands are employed in their large saw mill and sash and doorfactory, cement works, terra cotta and chemical works and flour mills, while a numberof steamers and barges and 100 miles of railway, belonging to the company, areused in transporting their goods. The Brockville branch was establishedin 1888, succeeding thefirm of Reams & Marshall, who had carried on a lumber. P^-^^^^j y^^f^^ business since 1S72. The plant now covers several acres and is situated on ^^illiamstreet, convenient to the Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk railways, thus securingexcellent shipping facilities. Here is located a large planing mill where sash, doors,blinds, etc. are manufactured, while their yards are stacked with rough and drtsssed .lumber of every description, which they supply in any quantity. Their coal trade isvery extensive in Brockville and large sheds are used in the carrying on of this branch Of the business. Lime, cement and drain tile are handled to a large extent. TheRathbun Co. have long been known in the flour and feed business and the cele-brated Desoronto flour has achieved a reputation for its superior quality. The ifacilities enjoyed by this firm in the handling of their merchandise and various products, are unrivalled. W
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