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The Dominion Hall Hotel -- Mrs. Jane Pettie
from- The Ottawa City Directory 1897-98 —Simpson Book Collection NameMrs Jane Proprietress PettieGenderFemaleResidence Date1896Residence PlaceOttawa, Ontario, CanadaPublication TitleOttawa City Directory, 1896 The Dominion Hall was a historic Ottawa building located at the northeast corner of Bank Street and Sparks Street. While it no longer exists as a hotel or public hall, it is part of the…
Dr. William Hall Kingston Medical Quackery
The Ottawa Journal Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Thu, Mar 14, 1901Page 5 The Dr. Hall Medicine Company likely refers to the historic manufacturer behind Dr. Hall’s Great Discovery, a popular early 20th-century patent medicine and cough syrup. Like many tonics of that era, its formulas often contained high percentages of alcohol or opiates to give users a temporary feeling of relief. Patent…
Before Hush Puppies Greb Shoes Sold Used Clothing 1949 - History Oddities
1949 So what was this? In 1949, The Greb Trading Co. operated a mail-order and fulfillment warehouse at 67 St. Nicholas Street in Toronto, Ontario. The company frequently used newspaper ads to sell clothing, general goods, and novelties, requiring customers to mail their parcels directly to this downtown address. Historical & Local Context The company did not rely solely on local walk-ins.…
Podcast Episode: 3 -- Lanark County Language Roots
click double lines above and apologies how Pip and Mara say Almonte...Meet my two new imaginary friends Mara ( after Mara Rooney) and Pip ( after my local chipmunk) as they talk about the Valley twang… Pip: Lanark County, Ontario — where the Scottish settlers apparently never quite finished unpacking their language, and the locals are still finding Gaelic words in the back of the linguistic…
I wish I was at Dixie’s - A Waterloo Legend
Last week I got upset reading yet another Facebook post telling us we were losing another important part of local history. This time the building is in Waterloo, Quebec. I never let the memories go no matter where it’s located. I can’t. “Je me souviens”, as they say, so I’m documenting the Dixie store on Foster Street so we can always remember. The Dépanneur Dixie, located at 5413 Rue Foster in…
The Needhams - Shoes shoes and more shoes.. Marj Patterson Weir- Clippings Scrapbook
Thanks to Marj Patterson Weir- Clippings Scrapbook- Needham’s Shoe Store (originally Needham and Son) was a beloved, historic business formerly located on Mill Street in Almonte, Ontario. It is no longer in operation, having closed its doors decades ago after serving generations of local families read more- Needham’s Shoe Store in Almonte- Memories ColumnistsBy The Way with Bill Chapman40…
Freckles in the 1920s..
Waterloo Region Record Kitchener, Ontario, Canada • Sat, Sep 23, 1922Page 16 In the 1920s, freckles were widely considered unsightly blemishes or “disfigurements” rather than charming features, leading to a high demand for products that could “remove” them, typically by bleaching or exfoliating the top layer of skin. Here are the common methods, products, and home remedies used to get rid of…
Dr. Mahlon William Locke - Faith Healer - Ontario Miracle Worker
Dr. Mahlon William Locke (1880–1942) was a Canadian physician from Williamsburg, Ontario, famous during the 1920s and 1930s for treating arthritis and foot ailments. Though often labeled a “faith healer” by the press, he was a formally trained physician who used manipulative therapies. Key facts about his practice and legacy include: The Treatment: He gained international fame by manipulating…
David Hollie Lowry and Catherine Edna Gardner --- Marj Patterson Weir- Clippings Scrapbook
Donald John Lowry and his father, David Hollie Lowry, were prominent lifelong farmers and dedicated community members from the Almonte/Ramsay region in Lanark County, Ontario. The Lowry family has a deep history on the 9th Line of Ramsay, contributing significantly to local agriculture, municipal councils, and local organizations. Marriage: He married Catherine Edna Gardner on July 5, 1924, in…
Wilf Snedden- Marj Patterson Weir- Clippings Scrapbook-
MacFarlan’s Pharmacy was a historical landmark in Almonte, Ontario, located at 24 Mill Street. In 1934, the business was taken over by Wilf Snedden, becoming Snedden’s Pharmacy, which eventually closed its doors in 1973 In 1934, Wilf Snedden took over Mr. MacFarlane’s pharmacy at 24 Mill Street in Almonte. Snedden was a graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy in Toronto and continued to…
Robert Reynolds Powell --Mary Cook -- Powell’s Grocery
We Remember Poppa: Robert Reynolds Powell, Grocer By Mary Cook Carleton Place Canadian, 1987 Just before the turn of the century, a young Valley man earned his living by working in the grocery section of the old Bryson-Graham Department store on the corner of Sparks and O’Connor Street in Ottawa. He probably missed his home town, because around 1901, Robert Reynolds Powell came back to…
From Generation to Generation -- The Kirkpatrick Family-- Carleton Place Living
The Carleton Place Living publication is packed with exceptional articles written by Carleton Place residents. We appreciate our valued sponsors and encourage readers to support them by patronizing their businesses for top-notch services and products. The backing of local enterprises is instrumental in producing a community-focused publication like ours. You can preview the issue via this…
He Comes in Colours Everywhere .... Robert Pauly-- Neighbours of Mississippi Mills -- Volume 2
Neighbors of Mississippi Mills – Best Version Media The June edition of Neighbours of Mississippi Mills will be delivered to your residence shortly, featuring comprehensive content showcasing Mississippi Mills. This issue highlights Robert Pauly, detailing his remarkable contributions to the community. We acknowledge the invaluable support of our sponsors, without whom this publication would not…
Documenting The Lord Elgin Hotel - Pick's Place- Arthur Bremer and other Notations
In 1975 I opened my store Flash Cadilac on Rideau Street in Ottawa. It was really the first store gay people could come and shop and be themselves. I thought I knew everything about gay history in Ottawa, but I didn’t. I had been asked for photos of the Lord Elgin Hotel for their anniversary coming up and all of a sudden I came across some articles. I knew about the Coral Reef being around the…
80s rewind ...Yes, They Did that on Television - Linda Knight Seccaspina
Saturday was a great day for me. Standing in the Dark and Deadly Cafe in Carleton Place I was waiting to greet the cast of the cult-classic Canadian children’s sketch comedy television series : You Can’t Do That on Television. Some said to me, ”My God! What a blast from the past, I had forgotten all about this show.” “You Can’t Do That on Television” began on CJOH TV, then CTV from…
What was Walter A. James & Co?
The history of the flour and feed business involving Walter A. James is closely tied to the regional commerce of Lanark County, specifically operating out of neighboring Almonte, Ontario rather than Carleton Place itself. Local historical records and regional business directories clarify how these entities connect: Walter A. James Flour & Feed: Walter A. James operated his own highly respected…
They call it "Cedar Hill -- Fulton family-Marj Patterson Weir- Clippings Scrapbook
They call it “Cedar Hill,” that long ridge of heavily timbered landscape running parallel with Highway 29 about 15 miles southeast of Arnprior – but it might well have been more fittingly named “Maple Hill.” For this beautiful hardwood ridge below the Pakenham Mountain range is one of the best known maple product producers in Eastern Ontario. More than 100 years ago, John Fulton literally chopped…