Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-19
MR. T. II. LYLES'
lons9rial ParlOrs, Under Music Hall, OppO.
site Masonic Hall, No. 7 Wabashaw
Street, St. Paul, MINI.

Tons srial Parlors, Under Music Hall, Oppo-
site Masonic Hall, No. 7 Wabashaw
Street, St. Paul, MINI.
Mr.. Lyles was born in Frederick City, Md,
and learned his trade under the immediate su-
pervlslon of Mr.. Ignatius Hagen, at the old
City hotel, whose reputation as frst-class ar
list stands unparalleled to-day, and after two
years constant and strict attention to business
while under tuition his employer died, and
from among the employees who were there at
the time, he was selected as the most enter
prlsing and competent one to manage the af-
fairs in behalf of the widow. Having sue
cessful and remunerative trade for two years
more the lady concluded to move into another
place, which caused Mr.. Lyles to change his
base OF business to the city of Baltimore, with
MT. Louis Brisco, and was under his instruc-
tlons Tor about a year or more. While there
his speciality was ladies' hair shampooing and
childrens hair cutting, which the shop was
noted for, and Mr.. Lyles standing, A No. l,
among his professional brethren, made him
quite favorite while there; after which he
moved to the city of Pittsburgh and engaged
with DIR. 81. B. Williamson as foreman Of his
shaving parlors, having under his notice and
management seven chairs. To describe this
shop IN It's appointments would require too
much space, but sufficient to say be remained
there three years, and while there gained anv
amount of friends-many who visit our sanity
city never fail to give him call, both on bust
ness and socially. Through the solicitation of
many OF bis customers he went into business
for himself. This was the most trying point
OF his life. Young, and having some of the
most noted ones to contend with, made it a
very rough and rugged road to travel, but
through strict attention to business, hon
esty, truthfulness and sobriety SO won the
goodwill, wishes and graces, of the
publc as to make him quite a favorite, which
so encouraged him as to make him add more
zeal to his former endeavors. Tie shop was
managed so as to give equal satisfaction to the
employees as well the guests. During the
three years of constant labor in his own bust
ness he still added to his host of friends, whose
names are legion but Mr.. Lyles was of such a.
temperament he could stand most any amount
OF prosperity, and instead Of allowing himself
TO get carried away with his success it only lent
MN renewed ardor to excel every one and eve
rythlng In the same line of business, About
this time, he having quite number OF travel
ing agents among MS customers who pictured
to him the beauties and benefits of the far
west, and Minnesota in particular, it made
him feel as it there were new fields for him,
and millions in it. Not knowing at the time
there were millions after it. but nothing ven
tured nothing gained, he babe adieu to his for
mer patrons and friends, made a great sacrifice
OF his business ant friends, and joined the tide
OF immigration to the Gopher State to make
his mark among the rest. How he has sue
ceeded can be learned by any one who wishes
to have themselves placed under the hands of
accomplished artists in the tonsorial line.
Having shop second to none, equalled by
few, on the principal street, in close proximity
to the post Office and street cars, opera house
and some of the lea ling hotels, which makes it
the more popular and desirable on that &C.
count, he has spared no pains to secure himself
the best artists there can be found in the States
sending to Pittsburgh (his former home), St.
Louis, Ohio, and other places; in fact where
ever he heard of first-class workman he en-
deavored to secure him without any delay
which caused him not only to retain what Gus
toners he had, but also to attract more to him,
and after once gaining the patronage he by strict
attention to business sought to hold it. The
competition was still greater here than he had
1t in the East, but the same success attended
his efforts here as they did East. Coming
among US comparatively stranger, and having
the whole profession to contend with, it was
all up hill, but not too steep or rough for T.
d. Iyles to climb. If strict attention to bust
ness will have tendency to elevate, this gen
tleman will stand at the top of his profession.
Among his employees are Mr.. VIM. Liggins
formerly OF the Merchants hotel. AS skillful
and accomplished workman few are equal to
him; an old resident Of the State. having at
one time conducted one Of the finest shaving
parlors in Minneapolis, but since then at the
parlors under the Merchants hotel. Next Mr.
Ben Nesbitt, formerly of Faribault, a pupil of
Prof. Holmes; MIR. Matt Arnold. from Prof
Robinson's Marble Palace, of St. Louis which
is simply indescribable. Last but not least
MIR. Chas. Farrell, from Pref. Henry's tonso-
rial parlors; all frst-class artists and credit
to the profession. Attached to the shop are
four elegant and spacious bath rooms light,
airy and large. The tubs are new and clean
As this is one of Mr. T,vles' snec;altiae tho
public can rest assured that he has left moth
ing undone to make them above the average
For the small nominal sum of Is cents per
bath any one giving him a call will be more
than repaid by receiving frst-class entertain
ment in everything pertaining to his line of
business. The workmen are courteous affable,
polite and strive to make his place nonpareil
Mr.. Lyles wishes it distinctly understood that
all who may favor him with their custom will
be amply repaid for more reasons than one.
First-He employs none but frst-class
ARTISTS.
Second-He is always at his post during bus
mess hours.
Third-His shop is always open for his GUS
toners under his immediate su pervision
Fourth-Cleanliness is his forte, as it Is next
to goodness. He desires to say he is not in
fallible but inimitable, and gu .rantees per-
pect satisfaction. His motto is ''Live and let
live Self preservation is the first law of
help ourselves at the same time. He appeals
to generous public for their support, and
hopes it is not in vain. As it is the new year
OF 1879, he will use his utmost endeavors to
make this the crowning effort of his life. All
orders promptly attended to. Fine, light room
for shanpooing ladies hair and dying. Chill
dren's hair cutting specially. He is also an
quite an experience in that line in the East.