"The Simcoe Mitt & Glove Co.
Ltd. Originally
known as the Sovereen Mitt, Glove and Robe Co., which operated at Delhi for many
years. Moved to Simcoe in January, 1917, amalgamating with the Unique Shoe Co., to become known
as the Simcoe Shoe and Glove Co., Ltd. The present building had been erected by the Unique
Shoe Co. in 1916. In 1919 the shoe department was disposed of to the Allied Shoe Co.,
which in turn sold to the Norfolk Shoe Co. in 1922. The latter corporation trasferred to
Tillsonburg in 1923. Since 1919 the company has operated as a mitt and glove industry
only, and in 1922 the name was changed to the Simcoe Mitt and Glove Co. Officers of the
company are: G. H. Luscombe, President;
G. C. Murdoch, Vice-President;
B. W.
Whitside, Secretary, Treasurer and Manager."
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