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Manager; Engine Manufactory, Thomas White, proprietor; Organ Factory, W. Smith, proprietor ; Tannery, J. Carrington, proprietor ; Photographer, James McParland ; George Mitchell s Sash Factory. LEEDS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS. E. E. ABBOTT, PROPRIETOR. Mr. E. E. Abbott was born in the State of Connecticut, and at an early age turned his attention to mechanical pursuits, acquiring a thorough knowledge of mechanics, not only theoretical, but also practical. In 1855, he removed to Canada, and was engaged as Superintendent of iron works at Kingston. Having examined the special advantages of Gananoque as a manufacturing centre, he removed to that place in 1858, and opened a shop in a part of the old Globe Works. His business extending, he, in 1871, built the " Leeds Foundry and Machine Works,” shown in the accompanying illustration. The establishment is situated on the west side of the Gananoque River, and is convenient to the St. Lawrence, by which machinery can be shipped with facility. The machine shop is a stone building, three stories in height, with fire-proof roof, and having an area of 42x98 feet. The foundry is 40x68, and the smith s shop 55 feet in length, the buildings forming three sides of a parallelogram. The entire factory is fitted up with the most complete labor-saving machinery, and the work turned out is second to none in Canada. It includes steamboat fittings, agricultural implements, iron and wood working machines, planers, presses, etc.—in fact every variety of castings, and labor-saving utensils. Mr. Abbott's business relations extend to every portion of the Dominion, thus demonstrating the superiority of the articles manufactured by him. REVERE HOUSE, GANANOOUE. D. BROPHY, PROPRIETOR. Mr. Brophy arrived in Gananoque in 1837, and since that time has been deeply interested in the growth and prosperity of the village. For many years he was engaged in the grocery business, but has latterly devoted his attention to keeping an hotel. Entering the Provincial, he soon acquired a monopoly in the travelling trade, his success being due to the excellent management which the house received at his hands. In 1877, Mr. Brophy erected an elegant brick block, 40x60 feet, which is an ornament to the town, and is occupied by several merchants, and also as a masonic hall. In 1878, he took possession of the Revere House (shown in the illustration), and immediately transformed it into a first-class hotel. W. McKENZIE’S FURNITURE FACTORY. Under the same roof as the Revere House, Mr. McKenzie conducts one of the largest and most successful furniture establishments in the United Counties. No pains are spared in securing the latest and most beautiful styles, but the principal point aimed at is excellence in workmanship. In every department the stock will always be found complete, and purchasers will best consult their pecuniary interests by securing their furniture from a gentleman of well established reputation, which Mr. McKenzie possesses. THE PARMENTER FAMILY. AND CHARLES L. PARMENTER. James Whitcombe Parmenter was born in Stockbridge, Vermont, February 14th, 1804. Mr. Parmenter emigrated to Canada, arriving in Gananoque, April 23rd,1825. In 1829, he opened a general store in the building adjoiniug the residence of H. Campbell, on Main Street, dealing extensively in cordwood, and at one time having two wharves for the purpose of supplying steamers. He continued the mercantile business in the original shop until 1853, when he removed to a new store which he had erected. Mr. Parmenter was for several years a member of the Municipal Council, and in 1848, occupied a seat in the District Council. After the passage of the Municipal Act, he became Reeve for Leeds and Lansdowne for 1853. In 1848, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace, serving as the principal magistrate for Gananoque up to the time of his decease. Having been appointed a commissioner for taking affidavits, issuer of marriage licenses, and also engaging in conveyancing, Mr. Parmenter retired from the mercantile business in 1857. In January, 1834, he married Emily Auchinvole, who bore him five sons and five daughters, nine of whom survive. Mr. Parmenter possessed a retentive memory of extraordinary accuracy, his knowledge of political questions being of the most comprehensive character. He died at his residence, Gananoque, January 17th, 1876. CHARLES L. PARMENTER. Charles, the third son of the late James W., was born at Gananoque, February 22nd, 1845, receiving his education at a private school. Atan early age, he entered the office of D. S. Abbott, next engaging with James Smart, with whom he remained about six years. In 1869, Mr. Parmenter commenced the manufacture of rivets in Gananoque, and in a short time formed a partnership with Mr. Bulloch. The
