. 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. carried that it would bea work of considerable magnitude to enumerate them ; it is sufficient to say thateverything in the line of hardware can be procured from this establishment inquantities and at prices to suit the purchaser. i\Ir. Dobbie has made many friendsduring his residence in the Island City, and by
. 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. carried that it would bea work of considerable magnitude to enumerate them ; it is sufficient to say thateverything in the line of hardware can be procured from this establishment inquantities and at prices to suit the purchaser. i\Ir. Dobbie has made many friendsduring his residence in the Island City, and by his business ability and the genuineinterest he takes in the welfare and advancement of the town, is considered one ofBrockvilles most representative citizens. BR0CK\: M. WHITE & CO. Thirty-three years ago Matthew White entered the employ of John Ross, whokept a general store on Main Street. Brockville, where the Ross block stands could he purchased in this store from a horseshoe to a suit of clothes,and it was here that Mr. ^\hite served his business apprenticeship. Hh becameassociated with T. R. Shettield in the lirm of Sheffield <!v: ^Vhile and continued inthe general store business for ten years. Purchasing the old Overell block, now. Residence of M. White. the Recorder building, he conducted a large tailoring establishment for three vcnrswken he sold out and removed to Toronto where he resided for several to Brockville afew years ago, he opened up a tailoring business on thecorner of Main and Market streets, which he now occupies, being associated withhis son Mr. Harry \\hite, under the firm name of M. White & Co. A New \orkcutter, :\Ir. Louis Hecklinger, is employed in this establishment, and a large andvaried stock of suitings is carried, so that a good fit and good goods can always beobtained at a reasonable price. The gents furnishing department is well stockedwith underclothing, shirts, collars, cuffs, etc. 26 BROC
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