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St. Andrews Businesses

Standard
July 6/1864
H. Osburn has arranged to run trains in connection with Saint John steamer. "We are happy to notice so many of our Carleton friends have taken advantage of the cheap excursion trips in visit our town, and enjoy ones of the finest sea views in NB." Excursion trips at artificially low rates.

SA Businesses
A. S. Easton, Clothes. March 1837. Also scrivener.
Patrick Daly, dry goods. 1837
J. W. Street. Dry goods. 1837
John Kildea. Shoemaker. 1837
Central Fire Insurance Co. George Street 1837
Charles McKee Boarding House and Store. 1837
NB Clothing Store. Garrett and Vaughn. 1837
William Gilmore. Clothing. 1837
Thomas Harley--Writing Master and Accountant. 1837
Thomas Wyer. Packet to Saint John. 1837
J. B. Brown. Clothing. 1837
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. 1837
David Mowatt, Coroner. 1837
Mrs. Briscoe's Seminary for Young Ladies. 1837
Temperance House. John Bailey. 1837
Parish School--Trustees James Campbell, Thomas Sime, Samuel Watts. 1837
Charlotte County Savings Bank. 1837
J. N. M. Brewer, Shipyard. Brandy Cove. 1837
Shipyard--Chamcook. E. and J. Wilson. 1837
SJ and St. Croix River Canal Company. 1837
Waweig Tannery. Stephen Morrell. 1837
James Boyd, Flour, Hides, Rum. 1837
C. Bradley, Clothing. June 1837
Charles Keive, Dry Goods, Clothes. June 1837 (located in front of Standard Printing Office, Water St.)
James Johnston, Bookkeeper. May 1837
SA Grammar School. Rev. Cassilis. 1837
SA Temperance Society. J. Johnston Secretary. 1837
Evening School, Timothy Harley. Oct 1837
SA/SJ Mail Stage. Dec 1837.
McLeavy's Hotel. 1837
Mr. Dorsey, Surgeon. Jan 1838. Medical Hall, formerly post-office.
Temperance Monitor. Ed. A W. Smith. Feb 1838
Plate and Sheet Iron Manufactory. William Gibb. Sept 21/1839 James Corker 1840-41
Shipyard, Indian Point. William Babcock and Sons. 1840
SA Literary and Scientific Club. Jan 1840
Victoria Coach. May 22/1840 SA-SJ
Gentlemen's Bible Society. Nov 6/1840
Garrett's Clothing Store. 1841
New Fancy Clothing Store, adjoining S. T. Gove's. M. Sherlock. 1841
New Store No. 8 Market Wharf. B. R. Fitzgerald. General Store. 1841
Protection Insurance Co. William Garnett. 1842
NB Cloth and Fancy Store, March 1842
Ginger Beer Fountain and Temperance Boarding House. No. 2 King St. Russell Mott. June 1842
Woollen Draper and Tailor. James Kennedy. 1842
SA Amateur Band. 1842
L. L. Copeland Hotel. July 1842
People’s Steamboat and RR Line to Boston. Thomas Simes, SA, J. Curtis, Calais, George Hobbs, Eastport. July 29/1842
George Campbell Postmaster. 1842
Edward Stentiford Carriage maker, also wagons, gigs, sleighs, wheels. Aug 1842
Boat Builder, James Roberts. 1843
Dimock and Wilson Ship Chandlery and Co. Oct 1843. Constant Dimock and John Wilson.
Lucifer Match, Blacking Co. Thomas Sime.
Cigar Manufactory.
Rope Walk. October 1843
James Hutchinson, Watchmaker. Business defunct Oct 1843
Tallow Chandlery. William Pomeroy. Dec 1843
Provision Store. J. P. Coldwell. Formerly occupied by B. R. Fitzgerald, Jones’ Wharf. June 1844
Shipwrights, E and J Wilson. Nov 1845
Clock and Watch Making. G. F. Stickney. July 1843. Shop formerly occupied by James Hutchison.
Gunnison’s SA-Boston Express. July 1843
SA Steam Mill and Manufacturing company. May 1845. William Whitlock. 1846. R. M. Andrews Pres.
SA Hotel. Property William Ross. Near Market Wharf. Formerly Hotel of L. L. Copeland. 1845
Dry Goods and Groceries. William Meloney. Jan 1846
SA Broom Factory. Thomas Sime. May 1846
Grist Mill. C. A. Babcock. October 1846. Opening January 1847
Waweig Tannery. E. Kinnear. June 1847
Shoemaker. John MacFarlane. June 1847
SA Hotel. Reopened under William Segee of Fredericton. July 1847
Grant and Walker, Shipwrights. August 1847
Stevenson’s Hotel. June 1847
SA Foundry. John Aymar. Opposite Railroad Hotel, Water Street. Nov 1847. Spared in great fire of 1856.
Blacksmith. D. Laughlin. Jan 1848
Sail maker. Samuel Cochran. Sept 1848
Grocery and Provision Store. C. E. O. Hathaway. Formerly Capt. A. Griffin. Aug 1849
Thomas O’ Dell and Eliza Turner. Take over from E. and J. Wilson
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Work. John Lambert. 1851
Tinware Manufactory. Feb 1850
R and R Townsend, Chamcook. Shipwrights. 1852
Saddle, Collar and Harness Making. 1853. Sinclair and Carey. Next to Post office.
Iron Foundry. Alex and James Watson. 1852. Currently Old St. Andrews.
Blacksmith and Farrier. John Mooney. 1853. Wyer’s Wharf. Formerly occupied by D. Laughlin
Confectionary Store. Water Street. William Ingram. Formerly A. Y. Patterson, next Mr. Clarke. April 1853
Patent Steam Brewery. Next Thomas Watt’s cottage. July 1853. Thompson. To start production Oct 1853
Torrent Fire Company. July 1853
John Little’s Ladies’ Fashionable Shoe Store. Oct 1853
Shipyard at Chamcook. John and Robert Townsend. 1853 but in papers already long time
Hair Cutter and Wig Maker. Moses Kethro. Dec 1853
Albion House. Water Street. Opp Post Office. Stock and Dry Goods. R. Storr and Co. May 1854
Brick Yard, Chamcook. April 1854
Professor of Music. A Beyer. Sept 1854
Cabinet Maker. E. Muir. May 1855
J. and W. Shaw. Small boats. Nov 1856
Clock and Watch Maker. J. Berrington. Queen St. March 1857
Clock and Watch Maker. T. McCracken. July 1857 Opposite British House.
Tailor and Draper. J. F. Rogers. May 1857
Union Store. J. R. Bradford, Agent. 1857
Ambrotypes, Millanotypes, and Speculotypes. Davis Loring. Paul’s Hall. Nov 57
Saddle and Harness Maker. P. Starkey. June 30/1858.
SA Mechanic’s Institute. 1857
Blacksmith. John Short. Jan 25/1859
Slason and Rainsford. Provisions, liquors, paints. Hatch Wharf. 1859 June 29
Railroad Restaurant. Exchange Building, Market Square. Formerly J. T. Sanford. Dec 5/1860 T. McVay
Book and Magazine Store. John Ingram. Feb 1861
New Grocery. Alex Cookson. Formerly McStay’s Dispensary. Dec 18/1861
Shipyard, Railway Terminus. Alex Anderson. First ship May 1863
Oyster Saloon. Market Square. Mr. McMichael. June 1863
Pottery. H. Robertson. June 1863
Photographer. M. Grant. June 1863
Carriage Maker. Kyle and Close. Site formerly of Mr. Stentiford. June 1863
Ladies’ Seminary. English, French, Italian, Writing, Arithmetic, “including the use of globes,” Astronomy,    History, Music, Singing, Needlework. July 1863
Atkinson House. Between Steamboat Landing and Railway Terminus. House adjoining Capt. Maloney’s    west side Water Street. Aug 5/1863
Livery Stable. (prob. town’s first) Frank Agar. March 1864

Beacon
Sept 18/1902
P. G. Hanson
Tailor, Clothier and Furnisher
The subject of this brief sketch, Mr. P. G. Hanson, is one of our well known citizens and business men and deserves liberal mention at hour hands. A native of the town, raised and educated here, he began business since 1880 and by liberal, straightforward dealing has built up a reputation and patronage well to be envied. the premised occupied are large and include two store fronts 40 x 60 feet in dimensions, and are fitted up with a view to conducting the business to the best advantage, one store being devoted to the sale and display of the stock carried consisting of dry and fancy goods, ready-made clothing for men and boys, boots and shoes, hats and caps and gents furnishing goods, the other to merchant tailoring. In the ready made clothing department the garments shown include the latest novelties of the season. they are well made and are sold at the lowest city prices. In boots and shoes every taste and pocket can be suited while in hats, caps and gentlemen’s furnishing goods, also dry and fancy goods, the assortment is unusually complete and comprises everything in this line. The custom tailoring department however deserves especial mention. Mr. Hanson is a gentleman of long experience in this line, and gives all work his personal attention. He carries in stock a full line of woollens and worsteds which are made up into suits, trouser and overcoats in the latest styles and at the lowest prices he does his own cutting and fitting and guarantees every garment made by him in fit, finish and workmanship to be perfection every respect. That this is appreciated in seen by the fact that he includes among his customers the best people of St. Andrews and vicinity. Mr. Hanson is also a member of the firm of Hanson Brothers, of SG, NB. This store is conducted under the management of Mr. Philo Hanson, a gentleman of long experience and unusual ability. They contemplate the erection of commodious building in St. George with store on the ground floor, plate glass front, etc., and with work rooms over head. This building they will occupy as soon as completed

W. Snodgrass
Groceries, Men’s Furnishings, Art, Embroidery
Mr W. Snodgrass, the subject of this brief sketch, is another of St. Andrews old established citizen and business men. Born, raised and educated here, he began business in 1872, and has always enjoyed the confidence of all classes in the community. His store is large and is one of the neatest in town, and the stock carried is of the best, including all kinds of standard and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, etc.; boos and shoes for men, women and children; all kinds of gentlemen’s furnishing goods, as well as an extra fine assortment of art embroidery goods, to which department special attention is given, especially during the summer months, and which line must be seen to be appreciated. Mr Snodgrass does not sell any one article in his store at a low price and then make up the difference on other goods but quotes the lowest prices on all, giving full value for every dollar received. He devotes his whole time and attention to his business, and number among his steady customers many of the best families of SA, while during the summer moths his tore is a favorite one with a large portion of the visitors, especially the ladies.

Wren’s Drug Store, Thomas Wren Proprietor
In no other department of our modern commercial system do skill, intelligence and experience become so essentially requisite to success as in that devoted to the handling of drugs, medicine and pharmaceutical preparations. Possessing these important qualifications the pharmacy conducted by Mr. Thomas R. Wren, and popularly known as Wren’s Drug store, has gained an excellent reputation, enjoying the favor and confidence of the medical fraternity and of the community at large. the premises occupied are large and conveniently arranged and are literally packed from floor to ceiling, the stock including not only drugs and medicines of every description, to photo supplies, office and fancy stationery, magazines, periodicals, books and novels by the most popular authors, toilet articles, fancy good, and without question the largest and best assortment of souvenirs to be found in town. The prescription department is well systemized and equipped, and is under Mr. Wren’s personal supervision. A specialty is made of compounding physicians’ prescription sand family recipes, while the charges made are moderate. Mr. Thomas r. Wren has been identified with the drug business in town about 20 years. He is a quiet, sensible business man, a public spirited citizen, and is held in high regard in social as well as in business circles. He has held many positions of public trust, among other that of councillor of the parish, secretary of the board of fire wards, member of the school board and the like. He is also a leader in secret society circles, being attached to the Masonic, Pythian and Forester bodies.

Stickney’s Wedgwood Store
G. Harold Stickney, Prop.
the enterprise carried on by Mr. G. Harold Stickney, and popularly known as Stickney’s Wedgwood Store, is worthy of more than ordinary mention at our hands, first, because it is of very long standing, and second, because it is one of the most popular, especially among out of town visitors, doing business in St. Andrews. It was founded by the late George F. Stickney about 60 years ago, and conducted by him until 1892, when at his death he was succeeded by his sons, G. H. and John M. Stickney. Mr. G. H. Stickney assumed control in 1897. the premises occupied are large, well lighted an neatly arranged and the stock carried includes a fine line of china goods, but glass, fine cutlery, watches, clocks and jewellery articles, silver and plated war, perfumery and an especially fine line of souvenirs and novelties for tourist. Mr. Stickney is a direct importer of the commodities mentioned and has always made it a point to have something attractive to offer, and at the same time to quite prices within the reach of all. That this is appreciated is seen by the patronage he controls. Mr. Stickney is a native of St. Andrews and was brought up and educated here. . . . Mr. G. H. Stickney, at the death of his father, in 1892, succeeded him as consul agent to the United States, and has filled said position ever since in a most satisfactory and able manner.

St. Andrews General Supply House
G. D. Grimmer, Prop.
For the past 20 years Mr. G. D. Grimmer has been prominently identified with commercial pursuits in St. Andrews and to day as for years past his establishment is regarded as one of the most liberally conducted doing business in town. The premises utilized on Water St. are very large and include three floors of a building 25 x 100 feet in dimensions, which are filled to repletion with a diversified assortment of merchandise, consisting of all kinds of family groceries, coffees, teas, spices, canned and bottled good, etc., provisions heavy and shelf hardware, paints and oils, boots and shoes, harnesses, and a thousand and one articles too numerous to itemize. In addition to the above Mr. Grimmer is also a dealer in wood and coal, lumber and building material, and does an extensive business in this line. His facilities for buying are such as to enable him to successfully meet all honorable competition, while all orders, large, or small, are filled promptly and at short notice.

Cockburn Brothers
St. Andrews Drug Store
There is no kind of business more dependent upon its worth and usefulness than a first-class and reliable drug store and as such it is a pleasure to call attention to the establishment, conducted under the style of Cockburn Brothers. Here every department is carefully and intelligently supervised and the service is absolutely correct. . . . He has been established in business in St. Andrews since 1876, and has always enjoyed a fair share of public patronage.

H. O’Neill
Meats and Groceries
In this review of St. Andrews and her commercial enterprises, that conducted under the style of H. O’Neill is deserving of more than ordinary mention as it is one of the oldest established doing business in town, having been founded by the late Henry O’Neill over 50 years ago. In buying food supplies, either groceries, meats or provisions it of the first importance that we buy of reliable concerns, and there is not more reliable house in town than this one. the store occupied is large and the stock carried includes all kinds of fresh and salt meats, prime beef, veal, lamb, mutton, port, poultry and game in season, as well as all kinds of family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, etc. . . . Messrs. Henry, Charles and Hugh O’Neill gibe their personal attention to all branches of the business.

T. Black
Boots and Stationery
Although there are many commercial enterprises doing business sin SA, there are none that enjoy a better reputation for honorable dealing than that conducted by Mr. T. Black. He has been established in business since 1874 and has always controlled a liberal patronage. His tore is well lighted and neatly arranged and a varied stock is carried, consisting of office, school and fancy stationery, wall papers, crockery and glass ware, boots and shoes for men, women and children. . . . A specialty has been made of school books and supplies, also paper hangings, and this tore is the only one in town handling these lines of goods.

Carson and Richardson
Groceries, shoes, Hardware
Although they have only been established in business in town as a firm since last October, they have, by enterprise and fair dealing, built up a liberal patronage, and today they number among their steady customers some of the best families of St. Andrews and its environs. Their store, located on Water Street, is a large one. It is 30 x 100 feet in dimensions, is conveniently arranged, and is filled to repletion with a varied assortment of merchandise, consisting of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned and bottled goods, boots, shoe san rubber, hardware, crockery ware, glassware and a general assortment of everything pertaining to the business in hand.

Kennedy’s Hotel
There is no feature so well calculated to gibe a stranger a favorable impression of a place as the presence of first-class hotel accommodations. St. Andrews is particularly well favored in this respect, and a few words concerning Kennedy’s hotel cannot but prove of interest to many of our readers. The hotel is a large three and a half story structure, imposing in appearance and centrally located in the heart of the town and presents many attractions to the ordinary visitor as well as to the business man who seeks central situation for his temporary abiding place. It has 60 rooms, both single and en-suite, handsomely furnished and kept scrupulously clean. the dining room is a large, airy rooms, the tables of which are laid with white linen and bright silverware, while that which is served thereon includes all the delicacies of the market and season, cooked and served in a manner that proves the cuisine to be in charge of a thorough chef who allows nothing to leave the kitchen that is not palatable and would please the most fault finding. The parlors are large and homelike. The office, dining room, reading and writing rooms are all on the first floor. the house has modern improvements, sanitary plumbing, hot and cold water baths, electric call bells, et., Taken all in all Kennedy’s hotel is first class and the proprietors are unsparing in their efforts to make their guest comfortable.

Odell Bros.
Department Store
There are no commercial enterprises that add so much to the importance of any town, as the department stores of the present day. St. Andrews is not behind the times in this respect, as may be seen by a visit to the establishment conducted by Messrs. Odell Bros. The business was originally founded away back in 1825 by John Odell. It was then for many years carried on b the late T. Turner Odell, who conducted it until 1891 when, at his death, Messrs. T. T. and E. Odell assumed control, under the firm name of Odell Bros. the premises occupied are very large and include three floors of a building 85 x 30 feet in dimensions which are filled to repletion with a varied assortment of merchandise, consisting of all kinds of dry and fancy goods, ladies’ garments, dress good, ladies and gentlemen’s’ furnishings, small wares, ready made clothing for men and boys, hats and caps, carpets, furniture, and a thousand and one articles too numerous to itemize and found only in a first class establishment of the kind. Messrs. T. T. and E. Odell are both natives of SA, and were reared and educated here.

Miss A. E. O’Neill
Dry Goods, Millinery
To the ladies of St. Andrews and vicinity the establishment conducted by Miss A. E. O’Neill possessed attractions which especially commend it to the favorable consideration of those who appreciate the advantages of an establishment where the most seasonable goods can be obtained at them at reasonable prices. Miss O’Neill established herself in business in town 9 years ago and from the first has enjoyed a lucrative patronage. Her store, located on Water St., is conveniently arranged, and is well stocked at all time with all kinds of fancy good, ladies’ furnishing small wares, etc., A specialty, however is made of millinery, and in this line Miss O’Neill enjoys an enviable reputation. She deeps herself thoroughly posted as to the latest styles, and always has something attractive to offer at prices that will be found to compare favorable with those of the larger cities. Hats are timed to order at reasonable rates and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.

John Burton
Dealer in Groceries, etc.
Mr. Burton enjoys the distinction of being St. Andrews oldest established business man, having been in active business in town about 45 years. From the first he has enjoyed the confidence of the people and has always controlled a fair share of public patronage. His tore is neatly arranged and a clean and dependable assortment of merchandise can always be found here, consisting of all kinds of bread stuffs, cakes, pies, etc., all of which are made on the premises, as well as choice family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned good and table luxuries, fruits, confectionery, tin ware, and a general assortment of everything pertaining to the business in hand. Mr. Burton was born in the north ofr Ireland. He began business in St. Andrews about the year 1857. Of late years he has been ably assisted b his son Thomas Burton, who has taken much responsibility off his father’s shoulders.

Robert Glen Est.
James A. Shirley, Manager
The establishment conducted under the style of Robert Glenn is one of the oldest doing business sin St. Andrews. It was originally founded by Messr. Robinson and Glenna bout 1865. In 1886 Mr. Robert Glenn became sold proprietor and he conducted it until 1894 when at his death Mr. James A. Shirley assumed the management of the business for his widow, Mrs. Robert Glenn. the premises occupied are large and the stock carried includes a general line of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned and bottled goods, flour et., heavy and shelf hardware, iron and steel paints and oils, farming tools, lumber and a general assortment of everything one would expect to find in a first class store of the kind.

John H. Stairs
Life Insurance
This gentleman, though he has only been identified with the insurance business in St. Andrews a short time, has met with gratifying success and is thoroughly informed on all question of insurance. He represents the Canada Life Insurance Co., which is recognized as the oldest, largest and strongest life insurance company doing business in Canada. He is also agent of the Scottish Union and National Fire insurance Co. and the Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accident Insurance. Co.