Grand opening of John Evans' Dry Goods and Hardware store on October 1st, 1865 on Holland Street.. It also tells us that Mr. Trott's Merchant Tailor shop and S. Trott's Cabinet Shop were on Holland Street at the time.

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Wellington Hotel

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Stuk
1862-05-29

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

"McCartney's Wellington Hotel for sale or exchange for an improved farm.
The house has every accommodation necessary for the business, and is one of the best situated Taverns in Bradford. Title good. Apply to the owner on the premises.
Robt. B. MacCartney"

The Wellington Hotel was for sale until 1867. McCartney was also the proprietor for the Western Hotel from 1853-1873.

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Charles W. Lundy - Carriage and Wagon Maker

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Deel
1854-09-27

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Advertisement for Charles W. Lundy's Wagon & Carriage making services at the black of Thomas Driffill's blacksmith shop.

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Thomas Driffill - hardware store

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Deel
1854-09-27

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Advertisement for Thomas Driffill's hardware store. He began with a blacksmith's shop in December, 1831, and later moved on to hardwares.

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Edward Bingham - Butcher

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Deel
1854-09-27

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Advertisement for Edward Bingham's butchery. He also owned a confectionary store in later years.

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Thomas Maconchy - Clerk advertisement

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Deel
1854-09-27

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Advertisement for Thomas Maconchy's clerk services, which began in 1843.

Maconchy was also the 'founder' of Gilford, won the contract to build an extension of the railway through Bradford and Gilford, and owned a very lucrative mill. See Governor Simcoe Slept Here p211 for more information on Gilford's founding.

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