Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice
Historic Businesses of the Tri-Counties
Mrs. F. F. Bristow, Milliner, Canton
Bradford County PA
Chemung County NY
Tioga County PA
Photos: Mr.s F. F. Bristow, Milliner, Dressmaker
Township:  Canton
Year: 
Photos in collection of Don Stanton
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In the era of fancy and extravagant hats, even the smallest village had several milliners. Many operated as dressmakers as well, as illustrated by Mrs. Bristow and her staff.
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Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice
Historic Businesses of the Tri-Counties
Several Filling Stations in and near, Canton
Bradford County PA
Chemung County NY
Tioga County PA
All four photos here are from Don Statnton January 2006
The top photo appears to be the earliest and is labelled "Landon 1935.
The bottom one appears to be later and also a bit larger.  On the back:  "Cedar Ledge Service Station.  On Route 14, 1 Mi. So. of Canton, Pa.  Gas, Oil, Tires, Batteries and Complete Line of Groceries and Meats."
This card is postmarked Dec. @3, 1936
"ROCKVIEW FILLING STATION
Leolyn, Pa.
31 miles North of Williamsport, Pa, 7 miles south of Canton, Pa., on Route 14
Free picnic Grounds.  Home made pies.  Lunches. J. M. Shaffer, Proprietor.  Telephone 143 R5"
"SHAFFER'S" 7 miles south of Canton, Pa., Route No. 14
This later became "Art and Mary's"   I think this is also in Tioga (or Sullivan) County
Rathbun's Store
Rathbun's Store, Grover, PA
Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice
Historic Businesses of the Tri-Counties
Our House Restaruant, Grover
Cannibal Inn, Canton
Bradford County PA
Chemung County NY
Tioga County PA
Both photos here are from Don Statnton January 2006
"Our House Restaurant and Gift Shop
R.D. 1. (Grover), Canton, PA 17724
Weddings, Banquets, Parties - Ph. (717) 673-8855
A family restaurant famous for real home-made meals, breads and pastries, and a salad bar filled with 'goodies' fresh from our own kitchen.  OUR HOUSE is located on Rt. 14 mid-way between Williamsport and Elmira deep in the scenic Endless Mountains of N.E.PA.  Open 6:30 am and serving three meals (except Mon.)"

This was owned and operated by Gerald (I think) Avery.  After his death his daughter ran it for a while, then it became McArdles which has now ceased to operate. 
Note sigen - T BOne 50cents - with meat $6.99

Postmarked Dec 31, 1957
Bradford County PA
Chemung County NY
Tioga County PA
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Published On Tri-Counties Site On 12/18/2003
By Joyce M. Tice 
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