Person Record

Metadata

Name

Priest, Arthur C.

Birthplace

England

Places of residence

Hill Street, Owen Sound

Nationality

English

Notes

A business called "Priest & Spragge" was established in Owen Sound in 1890. In an 1892 directory, the business partners were listed as J. George Spragge and Arthur C. Priest. The store location was 17 Poulett St. (a main street location). It sold groceries, provisions, crockery, etc.

The business name was still in use c. 1902.

The 1906 section of Melba Croft's book, GROWTH OF A COUNTY TOWN transcribed the following information:
"PRIEST & SPRAGGE have been in business for 34 years in the same place. John G. Spragge and Arthur C. Priest opened partnership 15 years ago following Mr. Spragge's earlier grocery business. Mr. Spragge was born in Owen Sound. Mr. Priest came from England 28 years ago. They offer the finest staple and fancy groceries."

In the 1901 census, Arthur C. Priest was listed as ___ years old. His household included_____________.

Occupation

Merchant, "Priest & Spragge" (Grocery, etc.)
Store-Keeper / Groceries

Publications

RUTHERFORD'S DIRECTORY OF OWEN SOUND, 1892
VERNON'S DIRECTORY (Owen Sound), 1902-1904
THE LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE (MERCANTILE AGENCY) OF CANADA, 1894 (Owen Sound section)
Croft, Melba Morris, GROWTH OF A COUNTY TOWN (see 1906 section), p. 84.