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of our townsman, Samuel Keefer,C. E. The Roman
the battle a triangular one; but Mr. Patrick proved
the victor for the third time. In 1861, Mr. Patrick
again contested the constituency with Dr. Jessup,
defeating him.
In Parliament his sound practical views made him
a prominent and influential member of the House,
respected by gentlemen of every shade of politics.
In 1873, Mr. Patrick was appointed Sheriff for the
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, a position
which he still retains.
LEGAL PROFESSION.
PRESCOTT.
M. E. O BRIEN was born July roth, 1849, at Perth,
receiving his primary education at the Separate
In 1868, he graduated at
Regiopolis College, Kingston, and commenced the
study of law in the following year, with the Hon.
School in that town.
O’Brien concluded his law studies in Toronto with
the well known legal firm of Patterson, Harrison,
and Bain, being called to the Bar at Michelmas
Term, 1874. He commenced the practice of his
profession at Perth, but removed to Prescott in
1575, where he succeeded Fraser and Mooney.
18th, 1847, being the son of the late John Strachan
French, merchant, of that place. After attending
the Ottawa Grammar School, he studied law with
Judge Lyon, of Ottawa, and D. B. Read, of Toronto.
In May, 1868, he was admitted as an attorney, and
in May, 1870, was called to the Bar as barrister.
Mr. French practiced his profession for two years
in Merrickville, removing to Prescott, where he has
since continued to reside.
E. L. CHAMBERLAIN, B. A., was born at Toledo,
November 24th, 1850, receiving his primary educa¬
tion at Farmersville. He graduated as a Bachelor
of Arts at Albert University, in 1873; was Mathe¬
matical Master of the Ingersoll High School and
Head Master of the High Schools at Morrisburg
and Gananoque. He studied law with Fraser and
Richards, Brockville, and Hon. Stephen Richards,
Toronto; was called to the Bar in August, 1878,
and opened an office in Prescott, in October of the
same year,
REVERE HOUSE, PRESCOTT.
J. 5. HUNTINGTON, PROPRIETOR.
This large and commodious hotel occupies the
It is conveniently situated on Main
Street, near the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Depot.
The building is three stories high, built substantially
of stone, and in every department fitted with modern
conveniences, including a billiard hall. The house
possesses accommodation for fifty guests, including
sample rooms for commercial travellers. The pro¬
prietor, Mr. Huntington, keeps an omnibus, which
conveys all passengers to and from trains free of
charge, and no pains are spared to make the guests
comfortable.
John S. Huntington, the proprietor, was born in
Kemptville in 1845, his father being Erastus Hunt¬
ington, a descendant of an United Empire Loyalist.
In 1866, Mr. Huntington married a daughter of the
late William Levis, of Prescott, who has borne him
four children. In early life he was engaged in rail¬
way business, and for thirteen years was passenger
conductor upon the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Railroad.
He is the owner of valuable real estate in and around
Prescott ; and under his management, the “ Revere”
has done a large and flourishing business.
THE QUEEN’S HOTEL.
WILLIAM BRUNNING, PROPRIETOR.
This hotel is situated at the west end of the town,
and under the management of the present proprietor
from the farmers who visit the town, who find in it
the home-like comforts which they so thoroughly
enjoy and appreciate. The charges are moderate,
and the menu of the Queen’s such as to elicit praise
No pains are spared by the
courteous proprietor to entertain in an hospitable
manner all visitors, and send them on their journey
well pleased.
from the guests.
PRESCOTT DISTILLERY,
AND
Ryspyvk Stock FARM.
J. P. Wiser, M. P., is the proprietor of two very
extensive establishments in Prescott. which demon¬
strate his enterprise as a business man, his tact and
administrative ability.
THE Ryspyk STOCK FARM.
This farm is beautifully located upon the bank of
the St. Lawrence, a short distance west of the town,
and consists of 600 acres of excellent land, extending
back to the 2nd Concession of Augusta. The build¬
among the finest in Central Canada. The stock
barn is 100x42 feet, with wings 50x18 feet, and cost,