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Kilkenny's Furniture and Appliances in Bradford's Centennial year
Part of Local History Collection
Advertisement of the Kilkenny's Furniture and Appliances store. This newspaper edition contained many local store advertisements congratulating Bradford on its centennial year.
Bradford Witness
Looking Back Over the Century - Fire of 1871 and Holland Street
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Thursday, September 16, 1948
Event Type : Death
Description : Husband of Sarah Rebecca Ward and father of Lloyd, Ward, Mrs. Steet (Grace) and Marguerite died in Penetanguishene at 62. He had moved to Bradford 22 year prior to his death and owned the Bradford Bakery. Interment in Markham Presbyterian Cemetery.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
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.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, November 30, 1935
Event Type : Death
Description : Passed away in Hawkestone, Ont. at the age of 67. Husband to Colina Jones. Was a well known druggist in Bradford, where he conducted a business next door to the Queen's Hotel. Is interred in St. John's Cemetery, Norway.
Bradford Witness
Looking Back Over the Century - Fire of 1871 and Holland Street businesses
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Article from the May 31, 1906 - special edition of the Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News featuring local businesses and members of the community. This article provides a history of the grain elevator business previously on the site of the current GO Train Station on Bridge Street. Farmers around town would bring in their grain to the elevators by wagon and sleighs in order to have their grains bought. The highest bidder would then direct the farmers to their specific grain mills to be processed. The building was demolished by the end of the Second World War.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Firemen Did Tremendous Service
Part of Local History Collection
"While not disparaging the splendid service and fine co-operation of the firemen from neighbouring municipalities, in the battle to save Bradford from more extensive damage from fire last Wednesday, the brunt of the long hours of the fight, and the strain of responsibility, fell upon the home brigade, and their magnificent effort and success merits the gratitude of every Bradford property owner." ...
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
"The Witness surely expresses the feelings of all residents of the district in extending sympathy to those who stood helpless last Wednesday afternoon and watched their flourishing businesses destroyed by fire." ...
Bradford Witness
Stage Armed Hold-Up at Model Bakery
Part of Local History Collection
"Clerk Forced at Gun-Point to Open Cash Register -- Street Row Distracts Attention of Passerby."
Article describing a robbery at the Model Bakery on Holland Street.
Bradford Witness