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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-06-26, Page 87Jim Sills, Der Sills, Frank Sills G.A. Sills 124 Years Service Frank Sills Margaret Sills, D'Orlean Sills, Kathy Robb, Frank Sills, Jane Sills, Jim Sills, Joan Sills, Irvin Trewartha. Frank S. Sills, IA nOst, Frank Cluff, Joe Sills about 1908 Jim Sills, Al Geddes, Casey Van Bakel, D'Orlean Sills, Frank Sills The next Sills to enter the business was the eldest son of Frank Sills — D'Orlean more often known as Der. He came into the business. in 1934 and is now in partnership with his brother Frank C. J. The latter became permanently part of the business in 1947. Jim, son of Frank C. J. became an integral part of the business in 196&and over the years his sisters Anne, Mary, Jane, Margaret and Joan have formed an important part of the clerking staff of the store. We have enjoyed a host of loyal staff members in the business over the years — almost, too many to mention. Everybody connected with the business has been proud to serve the community during the term of 5 generations and we wish to congratulate Seaforth on its 100th birthday as an incorporated Town. We have every confidence in the future of the Town and, sincerely hope that we will be able to serve the community for many years to come. GEO: A. SILLS & SONS During the early 1850's Daniel Lloyd Sills carried on a Grain, Drug and Hardware S tore in Brucefield. Here George A. Sills was born in 1854. At the age of sixteen he came to Seaforth and shortly thereafter got a job clerking for Johnson Bros. Hardware. He stayed with them for 20 years before starting up a hardware business in partnership with William Murdie. After 7 years Mr. Murdie left for Lucknow and the business of Geo. A. Sills and Sons was formed. George A. continued as a member until he died in 1943 — 73 years in the hardware business. Frank S. Sills, the eldest son, entered the business in the late nineties and was connected with the business for, the next 66 years. Charles P. Sills came in not long after Frank and stayed 7 years before leaving for University and a degree in Engineering. Joseph, the youngest son, entered for a short time and then left to become a professional hockey player. PLUMBING ELECTRICAL Phone 527-1620 Seaforth HEATING '14 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JUNE 26. 1976""—T