The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-11-27
United States watch Company
Giles, Wales d Co.


pleasure that we devote ourselves &c
this sketch Of one of the most enter
prising firms that this country car
boast, and, as individuals, they are
entitled to the thanks of the whole
country for the locating and perfect
ing Of an establishment that entirely
relieves us Of the necessity of sending
to Europe to possess a time.piece
which, when obtained, is oftentimes
inaccurate, or in some other particula,
defective. This has been done away
with, however, and through the efforts
of the senior member, F. A. Giles, ESQ.
the name of the firm and the American
manufacturer has been placed in q
higher niche, and has received the
highest possible honors, not only from
the appreciative Of this country, but
from the skillful and ingenious of all
classes and from all parts Of the world.
1t would be a matter Of surprise to
to many when We inform them that
F. A. Giles Esq the head and from,
OF this monster institution is young
man, only 80 years Of age, and yet is
the controlling mind-the planner. the
inventor, the originator, and completor
of one OF the grandest enterprises ever
conceived in this our time -E.E#
When it is considered that Mr..
Giles had none of the advantages OF
wealth or influence to assist him in
the iurtherance of his schemes but his
own indomitable will, the brilliant sue
cess he has achieved well deserves the
plaudits he has received, and which the
world is always ready TO bestow on the
man who is bold and honest enough
to devote his life to the interests and
well being OF all who surround or may
be brought in contact with him. =
Mr.. Giles spent several years as q
salesman in the employ OF Plat 4
Bro, where he projected and founded
the present house OF Giles, Wales Il Co
embracing w. "A. Wales, ESQ, (who
at that time had charge of the New
York office Of Messrs. Rogers. Smith &
Co., } and his brother-in-law, G. c. F.
Wright, Esq. 1t was at this junction
that he conceived the idea Of making
watches by machinery, and organized
the now just!y-celebrated United States
Watch Co., and the Marion Building
Co., with a view not only to provide
houses for the families of their
operatives, but by purchasing and
improving a large tract Of land, to reap
the benefit Of the great increase in the
value OF real estate caused by building
these extensive works thereon.
Mr.. Giles being left an orphan at
the age OF eight years, and being the
oldest male member of family OF
seven children, it became incumbent
on him, with his elder sister, to provide
for and superintend the education OF
the rest. Feeling his responsibilities
as son and a brother, he determined
on learning the manufacturing OF
watch. work, with the idea, at some
future day, of controlling the destines
of watch mandatory. After pei
fecting his mechanical studies and
starting business in this city, he made
a trip to Europe, and there laid the
foundation for the furtherance OF his
early laid plans. The mandatory,
now completed, stands to-day mon
ument to the skill and determi nation
Of it's worthy head. There are few
men possessing the capabilities Of Mr..
F. A. Giles as a business man; he
yields the vast interests and details OF
this establishment with perfect ease,
aud being practical in every department,
be watches closely, and jealousy
guards the utmost minute of the bust
ness, 80 that at all times the public
can feel safe, and the firm more than
proud ofthe estimation so justly placed
by the world at large on the watches
manufactured by them.
w. A. Wales, Esq, is one Of these
gentlemen who, once met, ID not easily
forgotten. Having experienced all the
disadvantages possible in his early
efforts to rise, he is always ready 10
encourage the young man striving to
win himself position. Active OF limb
and vigorous of intellect, he has
exerted both mind and body to the
furtherance of any and every plan sug-
gested for the good and interest Of the
business, and, in so doing, has rendered
the association one of pleasure as well
as profit to all concerned.
In G. G.. F. Wright, ESQ, the Junior
member of the firm, we find all the
elements OF the true business man.
Bold and determined in the prosecution
Of trade, genial, generous, and decided
in character, he has won himself q
host of friends, both in active ana
private life. Those coming under his
immediate control are always subjects
to bis personal interest, while all with
whom he is brought in contact exclalm
II is oood to knoso him." Each and all
of the partners working in a common
cause, bearing with each other 8
peculiarities, and willing at all times 10
acce OF the rulings of the senior member,
F 4, Giles, they have, through his
indefatigable labors, carved themselves
ont a name that will shine brighter
and brighter as the beauties OF
American mechanism are held up ior
general admiration by these worthy
gentlemen.
THE FACTORY.
There is no doubt about this beng
the largest as we'll as the model
mandatory in the world. 1t Is 10
Gated at Marion, New jersey only
6fteen minutes distant from New
York, and is on the line OF the New
.isrsev railroad. The principal build.
inc Is a5s feet in length, is built almost
entirely of iron and glass, and Is re.
markable in its construction in po'1a'
Of light and ventilation: Inc , gr0ano OF
OF the establishment CONF rise .ni I'M. : % ID
more acres, are beautifully laid Out anu
nioie bv an UNIQUE iron