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GRASSICK: James, president Capital Ice Co., Regina. Born Fergus, Wellington county, Ont., March 2nd, 1868, a son of George and Annie Jane (Bell) Grassick. Married Jessie Beattie 1897, and has one son and two daughters. Educated public schools of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mr. Grassick is justly entitled to be counted among the pioneers of Saskatchewan. It was in 1882 that the Grassick family located a homestead within a short distance from the present centre of Regina, where James was engaged in farming and ranching with his father. When about seventeen years old the Rebellion of '85 broke out, and Mr. Grassick volunteered and served throughout the hostilities; in the transport division. In 1889 Mr. Grassick entered business for himself, establishing a cartage and transfer business in Regina, which he carried on until 1906. Disposing of this business, he organized the Capital Ice Co., Ltd., of which company he has always been the principal factor. He was a member of the Town Council from 1889 to 1903; an Alderman of the City Council from 1915 to 1915, and was elected Mayor of the City of Regina for 1920-21-22. He is associated with practically all the business bodies in the city, such as the Regina Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition Association, Board of Trade, Library, Hospital Boards. He holds office in a number of fraternal associations. Takes a keen interest in all sports. Presbyterian, and for many years on the Board of Managers of Knox Church. Address, 1604 Sixteenth Avenue.

 

GREENWOOD: Maude M. A., wife of Walter Greenwood, president and managing director Regina Florist Co., Ltd. Born at Northampton, England, daughter of Thomas and Anne Gornall. Educated private schools and Clarke's College, London, England. Early life was passed in Australia, and upon arrival in England, attended private schools and Clarke's Business College. Held the temporary appointment as secretary to the

 

 

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Pioneers and Prominent

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