Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-03
HERBERT G. MILES
DIED APRIL y
in new YORK
Was President of Prominent
Produce House On The
New York Market

Herbert G.. Miles, a brother-in-law
of Mrs. William ]. Hall, this city,
died in New York Hospital, on Mon
day, April %.
The deceased was president Of H.
G. Miles & Co., prominent produce
house on the New York market. He
was 81 years old and had been in the
produce business practically all his
life. He was dealer of the old school
Born on a farm at Marion Station,
Nd, which is considered the largest
strawberry shipping point in the coun-
try, his younger years were spent in
the fishery business around that fam
Gus seafood resort at Crisfield, Md.
In 1895 he went to New York and
started to work for G. Furman & Co.
After a few years with that firm he
became a salesman, and also visited
the producing sections to contact
Maryland and Virginia shippers. He
had learned the produce business from
the ground up, and on Aug. Is, 1905,
he ventured into business for himself
under the name of H. G. Miles & Co.,
which firm still bears his name. The
company became one of the biggest
factors in the handling of southern
produce. They specialized in potatoes
and spinach.
It is said that in years gone by
Herbert G. Miles practically made the
potato market in New York. His
judgment on potatoes was followed
by all who handled that commodity.
He had made study of the potato |
business and knew the trend of the
market better than anyone else.
In 1920 the Miles firm had BAN
ner year; it's total business was almost
$1O,00O.00. This was partially due to
the high potato market Of that year;
on many days H. G. Miles & Co had
as many as so cars of potatoes in one
day.
Norfolk was great stronghold for
Mr.. Miles He knew practically every
large grower in that locality. His &C.
quaintaneeship was also large among
growers on the Eastern Shore Of Vir-
ginia and Maryland. It was his Gus
tom to make frequent visits to these
producing sections to contact person.
ally with the growers.
In the 80 years that he was at the
head of the firm Mr.. Miles was known
as a hard worker and commanded
the respect of all who had business
dealings with him. He was known
for his integrity, and always gave his
personal attention to the shipments
that were entrusted to him by his
many connections. He was interested
in the betterment of trade affairs, and
his company was member of the Ma
tional League and the Produce Alli-
ance.
Mr.. Miles was member of Concord
Lodge, A. F. & A. M, New York; Elk
Lodge No. 211, Jersey City and trus-
tee of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Jersey City. In his own COM
munity he was well known for his
charitable contributions.
The funeral took place on Wednes-
day, April "a at his late home 2459
Boulevard, Jersey City, where relig-
ious and Masonic services were held.
A large representation of the trade
went to pay their last respects to Mr..
Miles. Many kilograms of coincidence
were received at the office from ship
pers.
Burial took place at the family plot
at Evergreen Cemetery, Elizabeth N.
j. Mr.. Miles left surviving, his widow,
Mrs. Leila Haynes Miles; daughter,
Lola Frances Miles and three sons,
Herbert Haynes, John T., who are as
ISOLATED with the firm and younger
son, Benjamin F. Miles.
The passing of Herbert G. Miles is
regretted by all who had the privilege
of knowing him.