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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
JOHN P. HART.
Pioneer Commission Merchant ant
Wholesale Produce.

Closely identified with the best
growth and progress of Fairnont,
both in its commercial and civic re-
lations, there is no citizen here more
deserving OF extended mention III
this Fall Trade Edition Of The West
Tirginian than Mr.. John J.. Hart,
commission merchant and wholesale
dealer in produce, fruits, etc. Indeed
Mr.. Hart is to be placed in the "pio-
ncer" class, though he is just now in
the prime of a most VIGOROUS and use
fta manhood. 1t was something like
twenty-five years ago when Mr.. Hart
looked upon Fairmont and saw that
II was good" and packing up his
grip came over from his native
state Of Maryland and cast lot with
us. Right then he became firm be-
lever and booster OF this city, and
1t was not long until he had develop
ed u successful business. He has
since been an earnest worker for the
upbuilding OF the town and city just
as he has worked jealousy to build
his own business, now one of the
largest and most successful OF It's
kind in the state. He has been large
~ instrumental in building up the
iobbing trade of this city and is to-
day handling very handsome trade.
In addition to his local house, he
maintains branch houses ut Clarks-
burg, Grafton and Morgantown.
AS commission merchant, Mr.. Hart
handles consignments OF produce.
fruit and different classes of provi-
sions, supplying the local merchants
and shipping to the towns surround
ling. He is also wholesale dealer in
fish, oysters, fruits, produce, etc., and
handles an extensive business in these
lines. Mr.. Hart owns splendid
three-story building on Parks ave-
nue., convenient to the railroad, and
is prepared to handle promptly all
orders.
Mr.. Hart has become one of the
most substantial OF the business men
of Fairmont, but he has never been
so busy that he has not found time to
respond to calls when his services
have been required to aid in any
worthy cause for the promotion OF
the interests of the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
THE B. F. EVANS COMPANY.
Merchandise Brokers and Manufac
turers' Agents.

There is no more important and
responsible position in the field OF
commercial pursuits than that filled
by the Merchandise Broker and Man
lfacturers' Agent, whom this agency
is one fully deserving the public con-
.ndence and patronage. 1t is this
agency which relieves the jobber
from the exacting duties of keeping
in constant touch with the markets
OF the country-duties that require a
considerable portion of any jobber's
time-and which enables the Iobber
10 secure all the advantages of mar
ket changes, with the saving OF both
time and expense. The jobbers and
wholesalers of Fuirmont and sur
rounding territory have fallen into
the habit of patronizing these broR-
crage agencies. finding them to af-
ford all the advantages above
claimed.
The b. r. Evans Company is the
newest of the brokerage firms to en-
ter the field here, and while this COM
pany only began business In Septem-
Der OF the present year, they started
with splendid experience, as Mr.. Ev-
ans, head OF the company, has before
engaged in the same business and
very successfully. In more recent
years lie has been connected with the
Consolidation Coal Co., but decided to
get back with his "first love-" and
accordingly chartered The b. f..
Evans Company. They have offices
In the Nuzum building on Jefferson
street.
The B. r. Evans Company have
formed some very strong connections
in the leading producing centers, and
Will handle general merchandise
brokerage business. handling grain.
hay, straw, mill feed, flour, proyi-
sions, fruits, vegetables, produce, etc.
;Afrs Evans wide popularity and his
tspiend lid / ent erprise and abilit as q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
J. DATTILo FRUIT co.
Eairmont,s Isading wholesale House

! With eighteen years Of experience
in the conduct Of the fruit business,
five years OF which have been spent
in Fairmont, j. Dattilo is recognized
rs one of the best posted and most
expert fruit aud produce men in the
state. He is conducttng bis. whole
ale business at 212 jackson street
lnder the fra name OF the ]. Dattilo
'ruit Company. This company han
lies the. best qualities Of imported
md domestisttruits and produce. aud
.mong thei" regular customers are
many Of the leading retail stores Of
he city. while q big shipping bust
lcss Is carried on with merchants III
owns surrounding. The company
,as an eny;able reputation for relia-
,ility upd, honorable methods IN
business conduct, and this. connected
With their expertness as fruit hand
ers, has brought them their success
'ul trade.
Mr.. Dattilo came to Fairmont from
Pittsblrg, "a. where lie had previ-
nlsly been engaged in the fruit busi-
less, and establishing his wholesale
store here, he very readily built up q
large trade. III addition, he is prov
ing himself one of the most worthy
ind progressive of the foreign born
itlzens OF this city. and has gained
The confidcnce aud esteem Of tho
business public, both native and for
eign. Ills stocks embrace all kinds
9E fruits and produce which are sea-
;onable, and he is u careful buyer,
Knows where and how to buy, and
Ibis enables him 10 meet successful
Ill competition in prices.
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and j. G. Lake are the members Of
tile firm. Mr.. Brooks is an expert
enced salesman, having been travel
ing salesman for the Diamond Match
Company for several years, when he
resigned to enter his present BUSH
ness. He was popular ION the road"
successful business gettcr, and he
is keeping UP his record in handlinS
candies. Mr.. Lake was formerly con-
nected with the Mining Machinery
Co.. of Fairmont, where lie gained
splendid knowledge and experience in
the conduct of big business, and
which we'll fitted him for his bust
ness career. He is very popular
among scores of friends here:
Brooks & Lake are occupying the
building at 403-405 Jefferson street,
and they carry large stock OF all
grades Of candies, including the mod
erately priced and the very finest
grades. They have been successful
in placing accounts with many OF
the leading confectioners and drug
gists in Fairmont and the country
surrounding, keeping two expert
statesmen on the road and covering
the territory In the northern end Of
this state ard extending into adjoin-
ing states. Their first year in bust
ness has been very satisfactory to
the firm and has given them full con-
ldence in successful future. They
ihave quickly established reputa-
ton for reliability, efficiency and
ipromptness in the handling of orders
Fatrmont needs more Of such whole
sale houses. for there is no line OF
commerce more valuable to the gem
eral upbuilding of u city than its
iobbing and wholesale interests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

able employment.
Union Business College OF Fairn1qnt
has high standing for its teaching en-
cheney, the high degree OF its study
course and success In obtaining best
employment for its students. This icn'-'
lege is enjoying one Of its best years.
for the present winter and the whole
OF the city should feel proud Of It's sue,
cess, since 1t Is OF much value here. In
many different ways, and fully de-
serves the backing OF our people.
MIR. L. C. Minor, business college.
man of experience and competency, IL.
president and general manager of I'm
ion Business College, and he is doing
o splendid work among his students.
He is man of strong character, schol.
arly and well equipped In every partic-
ulnr for best training his pupils for
business careers. The school occupies
splendid quarters in the Jacobs Build.
ing. President Minor will be glad TO
confer with those contemplating a bus
mess course.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
WHOLESALE SUPPLY co.
Flour, staple Groeeries and Feed.

Fairmont is most favorably locat-
ed for a big iobbing trade and there
have been some splendid additions to
the iobbing houses here within re-
cent years. The city is in the heart
Of one OF the richest coal mining sec
.tions in the world where there is lit
lie agriculture but strong demand
for staples in the line of groceries
The newest firm to enter business
here is the Wholesale Supply Com
pany, which was launched March :,
1914. and already this firm has gain
cd rank with the foremost in the vol
ume of its trade. They specialize in
staple groceries, flour and feed, and
sell at wholesale exclusively.
Mr.. w. II. Billingslca Is the
power behind the throne" In tile
Wholesale Supply Company, and he
has developed some wonderful bust
ness building power to have put the
business on such sound footing in so
short period. Rut MFR. Billingslea
thoroughly understands the business
in which he is engaged, having for
several years been connected In. the
merchandise brokerage business. anu
lie is one OF the most enterprising OF
the business men OF Fairmont.
I \ Wholesale Supply Company is: 10
Gated on Jackson street In the Grand
Opera House bull dint 81 and AZ hand
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
School System
(eoN11NuEp lrReat PACE oNE.l

largest in history, and the percentage
OF increase in school attendance is just
about in keeping with that OF increase
III citizenship OF the city.
State Normal School.
The State Normal School here is one
of the best Of the schools in West Vir.
gniia supported by the state, and it is
Of immense Yalue to Fairmont. 1t not
only gives local boys and girls oppor-
tunlty for good eLucntions while living
at home, but. 1t brings hundreds of
young men and young women from
different sections of the country here
as students. This school has u large
attendance for the present. year and is
doing magnificent school work, este
cially in the trimming departments.
I. The following is &C omplete list Of
the teachers, with, their assignments:
o. Woodley, president.
Walter Barnes, assistant president
and head OF English Dept.
Geo. e. Shaf'er, superintendent OF
training school and education.
Harold f. Rogers, Chemistry and
Physics.
z. l.. Lively, Biology and Agricul.
ture.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
JONES UNDERTAKING co.
Funeral Directors and EmbaImera

Funeral Directors and Emhatmers.
One OF the Oldest OF the professions
and one which has been held in tho
highest esteem since the days OF an.
Client Egypt, is that Which has to do
with The proper care Of the dead. In
the ancient days the art OF cmbalming
seems to have reached a very high
state OF efficiency, and then for u per-
iod was lost, but in modern times
science has ben making very marked
advances in the profession nndGtt Is
again up TO the highest standard OF,
proficiency. The people OF Eatrmont
and tho community have cause TO
know this. for i'll this city is one OF the
best equipped and most modern under
taking and cmbaIming establishments
in the country, that Of the Jones uli-
CIertaking Co., located on Jackson
street.
Jones Undertaking Company was
organized and began business in 1901.
and Il has always been held In highest
esteem because of its fitness for
the exceptional work which the
funeral director must perform IN
the suddcst Of ull hnurs-that of
death. But these qualifications arc
possessed in this firm, and they takc
complete control Of funeral arrange
ments where desired, relieving the be-
reaved family OF any worry or addf-
ttOmal troubles They cnrry u very
large ana complete line Of burial
goods, including Baskets Of ali grades.
This firm gives particular attention to,
the art of cmbalming. Mr.. Robert @.
Jones is u graduate of the u. S. College
OF Embnlming of New York, having
been licensed by the state hoard on
August "a, 1893. lie is himself expert
ana has capable assistants.
MIR. Jones is one OF the very progress
sive and cntcrprising business men Of
Fairmont, capable in his work, and has,
given to the city an institution OF Ut
ness, which is crcditablr to himself
and 10 his profession. z,.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
TETRICK's BROKERAGE
G INSURANCE COMPANY
Merchandise Brokers. Insurance, Real
Estate. Renting.

Combining three distinctive lines
of business under one management,
and expert in the handling of each,
Mr.. j. R. Tetrick is doing splendid
business and affording conveniences
for the business men OF the city as
we'll. The lines handled by Mr.. Te-
trick are those which blend to "a
nicety--merchandise brokerage, in
surance and real estate,-since they
are OF that nature which interests
many business people.
Tetrick's Brokerage & Insurance
Company is one Of the comparatively
new concerns bidding for business
here, but 1t has readily gained sue
cess, the various departments of the
business being conducted on such
principles OF business integrity and
honesty as to win the confidence OF
the business public while they are
also 10 the fore with that essential
in all business enterprises to win
highest success-SERVICE.
AS merchandise brokers the Tetrick
company specializes in hay, straw
flour, mill feed. apples. potatoes,
cabbage, bananas, oranges, lemons
aud other fruits and handle mixed
cars of these lines where desired. In
| The Insurance department, the firm is
prepared to write fire, life. accident
casualty, automobile, horses, etc
They have as strong companies as are
doing business in the state. gen.
eral real estate and rental business
is also conducted handling city and
farm property. They make n special
lty or collections of accounts and
stocks Of merchandise are bought and
sold.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

persons have realized the efficiency
and high quality Of the Arch F'1em-
ing store.
Mr.. Fleming is located on Monroe
street with an entrance also from
Parks avenue, making his place con-
yenient alike for the handling of his
retail and wholesale business. He
carries full stocks In all lines handled
and Is one OF that splendid class Of
merchants who believes that his GUS
toners deserve the best and the pur-
est. There is scarcely anything that
the farmer, the gardener the fruit
grower, the poultryman or the stock
owner can desire which this store is
not prepared to supply, and a pur-
chase made there is guarantee Of
satisfaction.
In connection with the store, Mr..
Fleming is conducting large mill.
ing buciness, grinding the best OF
corn meal and turning out tons of
the highest grades Of feeds. This
mill is kept going on full time and is
one of the important Industries OF
the city. Mr.. Fleming is enjoying a
large trade locally while he also does
considerable shipping business to the
towns surrounding Fafrmont.
Fairmont possesses no more pro-
gressive, enterprising and earnest
citizen than Mr.. Fleming. He is not
only making a success OF his business,
but lie finds time to aid in the up
building and growth OF his home
city. He is popular in all the high
err walks OF life and deservedly so.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
W. B. McGREGoR.
Merchandise Broker.

Mr.. w. u. McGregor has for sew
eral years conducted merchandise
brokerage business in Fairmont, and
man OF fine business qualifications,
reliable in all transactions, and with
| the best or connections for securing
what the merchant demands, Mr.. Nc
Cregor has succeeded in promptly
Supplying their wants and has been
| OF incalculable benefit in Ills efforts
10 build up the commerce OF this city.
MIR. McGrcgor represents in this sec
ton many Of the leading manufac-
turing and producing companies.
handling grain, hay, feed, straw
flour, produce and provisions. fruits.
vegetables, canned goods, etc. He
may he reached over Consolidated
Phone 1O4 or Bell No. 751-J. He has
recently removed his office to the
Nuzum building, Jefferson street.
Through the efforts Of Mr.. McGre-
gor, Fairmont is soon to have II new
factory for the manufacture Of fur
niture, with the manufacture of a
Combination Swing and High Chair
as its speciality. This chair is pat
cnted by Fuirmont people, J. II. Shut
Ellsworth and son, and its sale has
been placed in charge of Mr.. Nc
Grcgor, who is extensively experience
cd in the furniture business, The
chair is being manufactured by n
pennsylvania factory. but Mr.. Nc
Gregor has determined to make it an
exclusive Fairmont product, and is
organizing a company here to be
known as the Combination Swing &
High Chair Co., and will manufac-
ture these popular infant chairs to-
gether with a general line of turnl-
ture. -
The Combination Swing and High
Chair is made in three finishes, is a
beautiful piece of furniture and
serves as a substitute for the old
long-legged baby chair, which is so
much in the way in nll dining rooms.
since it can be folded In such conf
pact manner us to carry 1t i'll a suit
case or trunk. 1t can also be readily
converted into a child's swing. The
new Fairmont company will have
ample capital to back it and this city
will have Mr.. McGregor to thank for
Il new and important industry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
mAR!NELLo SHOP
4airdressing, Massage, Etc.


Catering to the best class OF the
trade cnd providing parlors perfectly
equipped for the best and most artistic
work. the Marinello Shop is receiving
u very large patronage from the ladies
OF Fairmont, giving service that is
the equal OF the best OF the NIarincllG
shops found in the larger cities. In
fact, there is the style and comfort,
the thoroughness and eXpertness in
this Marinello establishment which re-
fleets the genuine metropolttanness OF
Eairmont-n place where the ladies
are afforded those requisites for APP
pearing to best advantage in public or
the home.
The MarinelIo Shop is located in the
Masonic Temple, occupying an elegant
suite on the second floor. It is in
charge OF experts for hairdressing. IA
cial massage. manicuring, etc, equip
ped for the best improved and most
efficient service in each. Miss Ethel
f. StarZman, graduate of the famous
Marinelln School. is in charge as man
ager, and she is fully expert i'll her
work. willie she is very capably assist
ed by Misses Mary Russell and Lillian
Hudson. The shop is owned by NJ. Sey'
bold & Co.. and they have certainly
won the praise and thanks of Fairmont
women for this most attractive and
necessary place. In addition to tue
work done IN the Marinello Shop, they
carry u full and complete line OF the
best in cosmetics, creams. hair goods
etc. Their large patronage is coming
from the best class OF society people
here and tic efficiency Of the shop is
best attested through the praise given
it by those who are frequent visitors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
cHAs. J. CoRBIN & SONS.

some unusual degrees Of ability and efficiency backing
Sons-and it is one of the leading wholesale grocery
houses in the statenot the largest but one in which
honesty square dealing and thS4 18th thorough ho 4Sg ggs
which have given to this firm life of almost half
tury At period in the history Of the firm has it en-
oyed higher standing than the present both the
business public.
Chas j. Corbin & Sons occupy a splendid building
accessible shipping facilities and they carry full stocks
of heavy and fancy groceries along with lines
They have three travelling aesmen
MAKE GOOD ACCOUNTING as
The
take care that order is filed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

ling large business in car load lots
and smaller quantities. He is-a good
buyer. with strong connections, and
has the full confidence Of the bust
ness world. He handles the best
lines Of staple grocery, such as sugar,
coffee, cured meats, rice, lard, meal,
flour, etc, and also thesbest quail
ties of feed stuffs. He IL known as
reliable and trustworthy in his deal
ings and this accounts to large de.
gree for the speedy building of the
business of the Wholesale Supply Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
Ransome A. Mackie, History and

Ransome A. Mackie, History and
Education.
Dorcas Prlchard. History and Dean
OF Women.
Laura F. Lewis. English.
Z. G. Mercer. Mathematics.
Ethel Ice, Mathematics.
Elizabeth StaInaker, German and
French.
II. c. Brake, Latin.
Mary Jane Eaton. Drawing and Sew
ing.
Nellie Mcconnell. Cooking.
A. W. Martin, Music.
Mrs Emory Mckinney, Librarian.
Chas. Il. Hupp. Ponmanship.
Inez NJ. johnson, Supervisor of
Training School.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
BROOKS & LAKE.
New wholesale Candy Firm Succeed
ing.

Established about one year ago,
the firm OF Brooks 6 Lake. wholesale
candy, are to be classel among the
most lusty aud vigorous OF the young
business houses of Fairmont. This
is not only a;young and vigorous firm,
but IL is directed by young men
men who have lad successful BUSH
ness experience and who are showing
their capability by pushing their
business to the fore rs one OF the sue
cessful business concerns OF northern
West Virginia. Messrs. S. B. Brooks
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

Putting on dog is when woman
WHO has TO use wash tub in the
kitchen on Saturday night at home
insists upon having n room withtas
bath when she stops NJ II hotel, @sf
When fat woman secs another
woman who is fatter than she is she
feels us though she had lost about
200 pounds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE
splendid training School for Business

There is one thing which can be tru-
ly said concerning business colleges
they are the open door to opportunity
and business success. 1t affords the
way to rise to position OF control. As
10 the methods OF tho colleges and the
efforts to be put forward by the stu
be said Of all except, PERHAPS, there
the course on .7 Of study Of the capabtIIttes
Of the teachers Xii serve tho good pur.
qualifying young men and young wo-
men for business life aud assuring
their graduates Of agreeable and profit
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

so that will please the retailer and this is one of
sentials to success in any line of jobbing
Messrs. Chas j. Corbin and G. w. Corbn constitute
the firm Of Chas J.. Corbn Sons, and Fairmont has
no better citizens none who place integrity higher
conduct Of their business or who are more willing toS
to the fore and aid in any public or civic
community Farmont delights to claim such citizens,
for they are the best Of community builders
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
ARCH /. FLEMING.
Har aEaIa Eloarl:. and MilI Feeds

ri has been almost six years since
Arch EIeihfng succeeded to the very
prosperous business which now bears
iiis name and he is managing to
MAKE one OF the old establishments
n the tity 10 right forward in its
asrowtil ana seff icfency. Mr.. Fleming
Il selioIesale and retail dealer in hay.
nam, Flour; feeds, farming imple-
Inenfs. machinery, fert illzers, seeds.
cic.. and his store has become general
heasiqiartefs among farmers gar
deners and stock owners, for such,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
TntaI B. !. z, !. ~. n, .......

There are no interests doing better
work. for the building up OF the COM
inerdel 81 the city and section than are
fiiese annfacturing, wholesaling and
ioisbine firms; They have made the
locaa naarke az high class one, and
most oS ire firms have been success
sri Tor themselves.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

broker viii at once assure the success
Of the new company. They are
equipped for prompt attention to
business and their connections are
such as to guarantee satisfaction in
all transactions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

Fortyfour years is beyond the average life Of man.
but when we find business firm that has been continu
ousy conducting successfully its affairs for this number
of years. we not only marvel but ko what there