Event Date : Friday, September 12, 1952 Event Type : Death Municipality : Burbank, California
Description : Died at his home in Burbank, California. Husband of May McKenzie; father of daughter Frances, and brother of the late Mrs. Ruth Saint. The deceased was born in Bradford and was first employed in the butcher business by Wm. Davey. On Jan. 1, 1906, he bought the business from Mr. Davey but later that year sold to Mr. James A. Webb and left town. Mr. Archer was an outstanding athlete, and being a member of Bradford's famous lacrosse team, played centre field with such well known team mates as Jas. Webb, R. McKinstry and the late Dr. Campbell.
W. Davey Butcher Shop. W. Davey is the man standing in front of the shop with the apron on. It later became Webb's Butcher Shop. He is the one sitting on the carriage. It then became Pezzanitti's Meat Shop until a few years ago. The shop was located on the north side of Holland Street, west of Barrie Street.
Photograph of Bradford men: Ed Coombs (Reeve of Bradford), James Webb, T.W.W. Evans and Archie Wright. Lawn bowling balls are resting at their feet on the grass.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to F. Rogers as part of relief during The Great Depression.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to B. Lowe as part of relief during The Great Depression.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to R. King as part of relief during The Great Depression.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to A. Langham as part of relief during The Great Depression.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to D. Sadovchuk as part of relief during The Great Depression.
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the Fire of May 25, 1871, and the businesses which rebuilt on Holland Street after the fire, is the topic.
Standard Order Voucher for Relief and store receipts from J. A. Webb's Meat Shop for various items. Issued to F. Jeffrey as part of relief during The Great Depression.
