Cornwall's leading dry goods house was established in 1869 by John McIntyre and the late W. J. Kirkpatrick, under the firm name of Kirkpatrick & Kewin. Later Mr. McIntyre formed a partnership with Edwin Kewin, and in 1874 Peter E. Campbell, of Dominionville, Glengarry, came to work for the firm. In 1879, when McIntyre & Kewin dissolved partnership, Mr. Campbell entered the business, and the new firm of McIntyre & Campbell built the handsome brick block which they still occupy. After nearly a generation of dealing with the public of Cornwall and surrounding country, McIntyre & Campbell have earned the title of "Old Reliable," and feel a certain satisfaction in looking back over their successful career. Customers of this firm can depend on getting the very choicest the market affords, and in securing the most appropriate styles in every line.

They import all foreign made goods direct from the manufacturers, and buy all Canadian goods so as to cut out middlemen's profits. Taking advantage of all discounts for cash, it can easily be seen that they are in a position to quote very low prices.       Part of the second floor is devoted to carpets, curtains, portieres, blinds, table-covers, etc. The majority of the carpets handled by this firm are imported from the Old Country.

Mr. McIntyre, the senior partner, is a native of Osnabruck, and had his first insight into the business with the late Peter Tait of Mille Roches. For many years he took an active part in the municipal affairs of Cornwall and occupied the position of Reeve. He has been actively identified with public questions, and along with J. T. Kirkpatrick was an administrator of the will of the late John Purcell, and was instrumental in building the Cornwall General Hospital.

Mr. Campbell has been for years and is at present one of Cornwall's most active citizens. He has had his full share of honors, having been Mayor of the town for more than one term, and is at present a member of the Council. He is President of the Montreal and Cornwall Navigation Company, President of the Cornwall Board of Trade and of the McGill Chair Company, member of the Managing Board of Knox Church, of the Public Library Board and of the Board of Governors of the Cornwall General Hospital.