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FOOD MARKET
SEAFOHTH
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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
OUR QUALITY ON FOOD
Flesh Bun 4 Shoulder
PORK
or HOPS
199.b..
1 kg.
3 Little '
0., akt 4,4
GREEN
CABBAGE 2/1.00
t.od. U.S.A. Can. No. 1 large
Prod. U.S.A.. Cain. pia. 1
CUCUMBERS
21.89 ..
Pma. USA Com No. 1
SWEET CORN
5/1.00
rtrx 6mm:el& Kure Pork
PUE) .DP Garlk
SAUSAGE
FOR YOUR FREEZER Cit Wrapped & Frozen
Pamper Ass t Flovour,
CAT FOOD
6 5 oz thy,
4/1.00
The sons and daughters of
the original Stewart Bro-
thers, Charles and Harry
Stewart, all worked in the
store. at various intervals
during high school and uni-
versity holidays. Among the
well known second gener-
ation Stewarts is 1t d
ytat a fact that the present
partners appreciate. Jim and
Dave Stewart say "a sincere
thank-you to all the faithful
customers who have made
this progress possibles,"''
An Expositor Classified
will pay you dividends. Mayo
you tried one? Pi49-527-0.249.
Stewart Q.C. of the law firm
McConnell. Stewart and
Devereaux.
For 77 years, Stewart
Brothers has continued to
maintain the principle of fair
dealing,. honest merchandise
at reasonable prices, and the
business has eaoanded every
payment on account. and the
'tosses sustained when Aquck
with bad produce that had to
be dumped Fort u
credit sales are now a thi ng
of the past with the adsent
of credit cards.
Old records show a total of
35 employees on the staff in,
the early 1900 s, including "a
delivery boy, and even a door
man.
Stories handed down, tell
of butter fights between
some of the younger men on
the staff, staged in the cellar
where the butter was kept.
awaiting a buyer:—
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bt alt to city slattda ORA lail c:a4tenner ho ntight. •:.•gottp190,,, Fortoktiti .near
eke' foinaret. '$1,6nditi$. .nrace. 4.0
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years of *ctfve;,piarticiP- ,trout Steuart tkineroheo; ; wart. 'itteliteratety • Wiliihod
atOrtia.thellus.n.ess cattle to tot.1,*010e eraoa"ht.t.7 'bk444•W 'the posting of the tolegrant-ar
„. .!0# end Witliihe death orthe ." and eggs were aixeMii,,d, as couPle of,' hours,. until the
senior partner. Harry Stew-
art, in. 1959. „
His interest was Purchased
by Dave. and Jim Stewart in
1960, and the business con-
tinued since that date with'
David Stewart managing the
ladies department and James
Stewart the mens' depart-
ment.
Reminiscing, James Stew-
art.reealls_ the days when the.
store was heated by two
stoves; When coal had to be
carried from the cellar, up
two flights of stairs to the
dress making and tailoring
departments. He also related
when year-long credit pur-
chases were the order of the
day and store hours were 8 to
6 p.m. and to midnight
Saturday nights. Wednewda)
half-holidays were observed
during July and August only,
and there was much opposi-
tion each year on this matter
CASH CARRIERS
Cash carriers were in use
for manoi. years. and two
offiCe woikers were required
o? man the' ca$h Cups, as they
Continfed tom Page Harry Stewart learned to
hard maple floor over the be a telegraph-operator. and
entire stoat, which is still in,' handled that function for.
good shape after 60 years' many years. including seging
wear. passenger tickets for the
In 1945, Charles Stet'. art C P.R.. mostly to men going_
suffered a fatal heart attack. nest on the harvest, escur-
and in 1946, James Stewart slims. CPR Express was also
purchased a third interest in handled from the store. and
the business. Dave Stewart delivered from a large hand
was admitted to partnership wagon which he pulled about
in 1949, with the same town.
0.1%"7:04:31. -iin:reSt- - The story is' told that the
'he.11aeltt, deca4e- saw the .telegrain, 040*. 4 the...„
Stewart Bros. se
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festivities were about over.
In those ,days, telegrams
,were posted oh a notice
board at the front of the town
hal; The names of war
casualties during the first
world war, were also posted
in the same place, this
was a source of
great regret, since every
procedure
telegram was posted
Literally hundreds of
people have, at one time or
another, been full or part-
time employees of Stewart
Brothers, as clerks, steno-
graphers. and trades people.
Special mention must be
Made of the, late Davin&
Anderson, who Served this.
store faithfully and well for
nearly 60 years. She served a
mat host of ctistotnera,
often,_ the third and fourth
,generations on a first-nainte
basis. with her. inimitable
tact and courtesy.
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NICE DAY FOR A PARADE — Mona and John
Crich (centre) were two of the many Seaforth
visitors who enjoyed the sunshine and
u their firm in 1904
-40" Imo
festivities at Clinton's Kiompen Feest Saturday.
(Photo by Dimmer)
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STORE 1101 RS:
MON.-TUES.-WED. 9 - 6 P.M.
THURS. & FRI. 9 • 9 P.M.
SATURDAY 9 - 6 P.M.
PRICES EFFECTIVE
UNTIL CLOSING
SATURDAY,5 MAY 30, 1981 '
Groceries
Quaker NATURAL
BRAN
300 gram
2/.85
Groceries
MOUTHWASH 1.89
epew ater Boutin& Blue 8 att.
FISH FRIES- 1.09
Bluewater Cod
FISH &
CHIPS 16 oz. Pkg. 1
Bakery
ZiliabitURG
HH
500 g. BACON
BOLOGNA t•
I1J1idxvvel1 House
GROUND COFFEE
1 lb.
2.47
Aunt Jeminta
WAFFLES
10 oz. Pky.
69
375 g. 2 var. 1.39
.59
•
1.55
Aunt Jemhna complete
I PANCAKE
MIX
Reg. or Buttermilk
Bold
LAUNDRY DRY
DETERGENT DETERGENT
Glad
GARBAGE
BAGS
of _10
Fresh
PORK
ROAST.
.79 ,,
1.69
COOKED MEATS 175 g.
1.39
Carnation 4 lbs. BUTTERHORNS
IIASH Pkg a 6
BROWN GRANNY'S
POTATOESPOTATOES 1.29 TARTS Pug.
icy 4 Pleltlten vliapte 1..euf
of 6
1.49
1.99,)
1 • 29
059
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LAE ROLLS
PERK SHOULDERS
Witte Leaf By the Piece
VISKING BOLOGNA
trered
COOKED HAM
POLISH SAUSAGE
ROAST
1.79 lb
11/7 91b
•19 lb
1.39 lb.
Prod. U.S.A. Can.
Carnation
COFFEE MATE
500 Gram
1.68 No. 1 Large Grey
WATERMELONS
2.79 „,c,
CANPriEU.SCOCanOES
.99 va.
12 - 14 lb. my. PORK LOINS
FOR THE BARBEQUE Tender
PRIME RIB STEAKS 2. lb.
E E TO SERVE YOU A LITTLE BIT BETTER
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