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B. F. SMITH & SON, Pianos, Organs and Musical Merchandise, Wheeling Avenue.—The advantages of musical culture cannot be too highly appreciated by the citizens of any community or home. Literature and the classics may promote intelligence, but it remains to musical culture to secure refinement and promote the highest happiness. To this laudable enterprise therefore may be devoted our highest and best thoughts, and in the introduction of musical instruments into the home, the church or society there is formed a center of harmony which may be called the panacea of all mental discord and ills. The individual members of this firm are B. F. Smith and his son, L. F. Smith, gentlemen who bring into their enterprise the most complete facilities for meeting the requirements of this section of the State in reliable musical instruments and merchandise upon the most liberal terms. Mr. B. F. Smith, the senior member of this firm, is a native of Noble county and was born in 1841. He received a liberal literary and musical education, showing a special adaptation to the latter, and at the age of sixteen years was a teacher of music. During the war of the rebellion he enlisted in 1864 as a member of company G, 186th regiment O. V. I., in which he served with credit for a period of one year. He was for several years engaged in the music trade with joint stores at Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Marietta, Ohio. He subsequently carried on business at Caldwell, Noble county, removing to this city in 1887 where he took his son into partnership. This firm occupy a business room 16 x 50 feet in dimensions and carry in stock samples of the most desirable pianos and organs, sheet music, and general musical merchandise, and will take pleasure in giving such information as may be desired by those wishing to purchase. Mr. Smith holds special agency for Decker Bro., Haines Bros., J. & C. Fischer, D. H. Baldwin & Co.'s and Arlington pianos, and Shoninger's, Story & Clark's and Hamilton's organs, and can give lowest manufacturer's prices and terms.
COL. J. M. BUSHFIELD, Attorney at Law, Office South Eighth Street.—Among our accomplished solicitors we refer to Mr. J. M. Bushfield, who is a native of Ohio county (now West) Virginia, and was born in 1820. He completed his literary education at Washington college, Pa., from which institution he graduated in 1839. Devoting his attention to the study of law he was admitted to practice in 1842. During the war of the rebellion he held the position of Lieut. Col. of the 122d regiment O. V. I., subsequently resigning and resuming his practice. From 1855 to 1857 he filled the office of prosecuting attorney for this county. For a period of nine years he filled the office of mayor of this municipality to the credit and best interests of this city. Bringing into requisition marked ability and years of practical experience he gives prompt attention to all legal business placed in his control.
JOHN GORMLEY, Merchant Tailor.—With the gradually increasing popularity and material prosperity come a more aesthetic taste and regard for neat and fashionable attire. Among those who have materially contributed to the promotion of this result we notice the fashionable merchant tailoring house of Mr. John Gormley, which holds a position of marked consideration. Mr. Gormley is a native of Morgan county in this State, and was born in 1862. He first engaged in this branch of trade in 1878, and in 1881 located in this city where he was for about five years associated with Mr. Theo. Meyers under the firm name of Gormley & Meyers. In 1886 he took the entire control of the business, and now occupies a good business room 16 x 40 feet in dimensions, and carries in stock a complete line of newest styles of foreign and American piece goods in all popular suitings and guarantees neat fits and first-class styles and workmanship.
HOYLE & SCOTT, Planing Mills and Lumber Yards, Contractors and Builders, 295, 297 and 299 Wheeling Avenue.—The industrial interests of all our leading cities are largely indebted to the enterprise and facilities brought into requisition by this branch of industry. The individual members of this firm are Wm. Hoyle and T. W. Scott, gentlemen whose mechanical skill and executive ability insure extensive and increasing manufacturing and business operations. These mills were originally established many years ago, and came into control of the above firm as successors to Garvin, Boden & McKitrick in February, 1886. The buildings utilized are chiefly two stories in height and 135 x 150 feet in dimensions besides sheds and yards for the storage of lumber, etc., embracing a ground space 63 x 150 feet, and employment is given during the busy season to from fifteen to twenty men. The mills are equipped with best and newest devised machinery and mechanical appliances for the prompt and efficient execution of planing, matching and scroll sawing, and for stair work and the manufacturing of doors, sash, blinds, and the execution of every description of planing mill work. This firm also carry in stock dressed and undressed lumber, lath, shingles, pickets, posts, doors, sash, etc., and are prepared to supply contractors and builders in large or small quantities. They are prepared to take contracts for supplying entire woodwork for public or private buildings at home or abroad, and will guarantee the prompt and accurate execution of all work in exact accordance with designs and specifications. They have special devised machinery for the manufacture of the combination fence, made from the best grade of Bessemer steel or galvinized wire, making an attractive, durable and at the same time most economical fence. All correspondence from a distance by mail, wire or telephone, will receive prompt attention.
MATHEWS & HEADE, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Office 735 Wheeling Avenue.—Among those legal firms who have contributed to the high standing of the bar of this county we notice especially the firm of Mathews & Heade, which partnership dates from April, 1875. The individual members of this firm are Judge E. W. Mathews and W. S. Heade. Mr. Mathews is a native of the Island of Guernsey and came to this place with his parents when quite a child. His parents were among the immigrants whose influence secured the adoption of the name our county bears. Receiving a liberal education Mr. Mathews turned his attention to the study of law, and is a graduate of the law school of Cincinnati, from which institution he received a diploma in 1860. Mr. Mathews has always stood prominent among our public spirited and progressive citizens and has filled the office of Mayor of this city and the office of Judge of Court of Common Pleas, the latter by appointment of Gov. Hoadley. Mr. Heade is a native of this county and was chiefly educated in this city. He read law with J. C. Steele, of this city, and was admitted to the bar in September, 1867. As practitioners, advocates and counsellors this firm hold a high standard of reliability and practice in both State and federal courts.
THOS. PYLES, Marble and Granite Monumental Works, South Eighth Street.—There was a time when our cemeteries were monuments of neglect, and in their weed grown condition were shrouded in mystery and the subject of tombstones, was so overshadowed with gloom that it must be approached with caution. Thanks to enlightened civilization and sculptured art these days are passed away and our cemeteries have now become ornaments to our towns and cities, and places of reverential yet enticing visits. Among those establishments contributing to this desirable result we notice the marble and granite monumental works of Mr. Thomas Pyles, located on South Eighth Street. Mr. Pyles is a native of Washington county, Pa. , and was born in 1857. He was reared upon the farm, but after serving some time at his trade started in business on his own account in 1886. He carries in stock beautiful and standard designs of marble and granite monuments and is prepared to execute original designs to order. He will supply and put up head or foot stones and execute any description of vaults, curbing or cemetery work on most reasonable terms.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK.—The Central National Bank of Cambridge was duly organized and chartered in 1883 with a capital stock of $100,000. The officers of the bank are A. J. Hutchison, president; W. S. McCartney, cashier, and Roger Kirkpatrick, assistant cashier. The board of directors consist of A. J. Hutchison, A. C. Cochran, John Boyd, E. W. Mathews, A. W. Nicholson, Geo. W. Brown, John R. Hall.
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B. F. SMITH & SON, Pianos, Organs and Musical Merchandise, Wheeling Avenue.—The advantages of musical culture cannot be too highly appreciated by the citizens of any community or home. Literature and the classics may promote intelligence, but it remains to musical culture to secure refinement and promote the highest happiness. To this laudable enterprise therefore may be devoted our highest and best thoughts, and in the introduction of musical instruments into the home, the church or society there is formed a center of harmony which may be called the panacea of all mental discord and ills. The individual members of this firm are B. F. Smith and his son, L. F. Smith, gentlemen who bring into their enterprise the most complete facilities for meeting the requirements of this section of the State in reliable musical instruments and merchandise upon the most liberal terms. Mr. B. F. Smith, the senior member of this firm, is a native of Noble county and was born in 1841. He received a liberal literary and musical education, showing a special adaptation to the latter, and at the age of sixteen years was a teacher of music. During the war of the rebellion he enlisted in 1864 as a member of company G, 186th regiment O. V. I., in which he served with credit for a period of one year. He was for several years engaged in the music trade with joint stores at Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Marietta, Ohio. He subsequently carried on business at Caldwell, Noble county, removing to this city in 1887 where he took his son into partnership. This firm occupy a business room 16 x 50 feet in dimensions and carry in stock samples of the most desirable pianos and organs, sheet music, and general musical merchandise, and will take pleasure in giving such information as may be desired by those wishing to purchase. Mr. Smith holds special agency for Decker Bro., Haines Bros., J. & C. Fischer, D. H. Baldwin & Co.'s and Arlington pianos, and Shoninger's, Story & Clark's and Hamilton's organs, and can give lowest manufacturer's prices and terms.
COL. J. M. BUSHFIELD, Attorney at Law, Office South Eighth Street.—Among our accomplished solicitors we refer to Mr. J. M. Bushfield, who is a native of Ohio county (now West) Virginia, and was born in 1820. He completed his literary education at Washington college, Pa., from which institution he graduated in 1839. Devoting his attention to the study of law he was admitted to practice in 1842. During the war of the rebellion he held the position of Lieut. Col. of the 122d regiment O. V. I., subsequently resigning and resuming his practice. From 1855 to 1857 he filled the office of prosecuting attorney for this county. For a period of nine years he filled the office of mayor of this municipality to the credit and best interests of this city. Bringing into requisition marked ability and years of practical experience he gives prompt attention to all legal business placed in his control.
JOHN GORMLEY, Merchant Tailor.—With the gradually increasing popularity and material prosperity come a more aesthetic taste and regard for neat and fashionable attire. Among those who have materially contributed to the promotion of this result we notice the fashionable merchant tailoring house of Mr. John Gormley, which holds a position of marked consideration. Mr. Gormley is a native of Morgan county in this State, and was born in 1862. He first engaged in this branch of trade in 1878, and in 1881 located in this city where he was for about five years associated with Mr. Theo. Meyers under the firm name of Gormley & Meyers. In 1886 he took the entire control of the business, and now occupies a good business room 16 x 40 feet in dimensions, and carries in stock a complete line of newest styles of foreign and American piece goods in all popular suitings and guarantees neat fits and first-class styles and workmanship.
HOYLE & SCOTT, Planing Mills and Lumber Yards, Contractors and Builders, 295, 297 and 299 Wheeling Avenue.—The industrial interests of all our leading cities are largely indebted to the enterprise and facilities brought into requisition by this branch of industry. The individual members of this firm are Wm. Hoyle and T. W. Scott, gentlemen whose mechanical skill and executive ability insure extensive and increasing manufacturing and business operations. These mills were originally established many years ago, and came into control of the above firm as successors to Garvin, Boden & McKitrick in February, 1886. The buildings utilized are chiefly two stories in height and 135 x 150 feet in dimensions besides sheds and yards for the storage of lumber, etc., embracing a ground space 63 x 150 feet, and employment is given during the busy season to from fifteen to twenty men. The mills are equipped with best and newest devised machinery and mechanical appliances for the prompt and efficient execution of planing, matching and scroll sawing, and for stair work and the manufacturing of doors, sash, blinds, and the execution of every description of planing mill work. This firm also carry in stock dressed and undressed lumber, lath, shingles, pickets, posts, doors, sash, etc., and are prepared to supply contractors and builders in large or small quantities. They are prepared to take contracts for supplying entire woodwork for public or private buildings at home or abroad, and will guarantee the prompt and accurate execution of all work in exact accordance with designs and specifications. They have special devised machinery for the manufacture of the combination fence, made from the best grade of Bessemer steel or galvinized wire, making an attractive, durable and at the same time most economical fence. All correspondence from a distance by mail, wire or telephone, will receive prompt attention.
MATHEWS & HEADE, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Office 735 Wheeling Avenue.—Among those legal firms who have contributed to the high standing of the bar of this county we notice especially the firm of Mathews & Heade, which partnership dates from April, 1875. The individual members of this firm are Judge E. W. Mathews and W. S. Heade. Mr. Mathews is a native of the Island of Guernsey and came to this place with his parents when quite a child. His parents were among the immigrants whose influence secured the adoption of the name our county bears. Receiving a liberal education Mr. Mathews turned his attention to the study of law, and is a graduate of the law school of Cincinnati, from which institution he received a diploma in 1860. Mr. Mathews has always stood prominent among our public spirited and progressive citizens and has filled the office of Mayor of this city and the office of Judge of Court of Common Pleas, the latter by appointment of Gov. Hoadley. Mr. Heade is a native of this county and was chiefly educated in this city. He read law with J. C. Steele, of this city, and was admitted to the bar in September, 1867. As practitioners, advocates and counsellors this firm hold a high standard of reliability and practice in both State and federal courts.
THOS. PYLES, Marble and Granite Monumental Works, South Eighth Street.—There was a time when our cemeteries were monuments of neglect, and in their weed grown condition were shrouded in mystery and the subject of tombstones, was so overshadowed with gloom that it must be approached with caution. Thanks to enlightened civilization and sculptured art these days are passed away and our cemeteries have now become ornaments to our towns and cities, and places of reverential yet enticing visits. Among those establishments contributing to this desirable result we notice the marble and granite monumental works of Mr. Thomas Pyles, located on South Eighth Street. Mr. Pyles is a native of Washington county, Pa. , and was born in 1857. He was reared upon the farm, but after serving some time at his trade started in business on his own account in 1886. He carries in stock beautiful and standard designs of marble and granite monuments and is prepared to execute original designs to order. He will supply and put up head or foot stones and execute any description of vaults, curbing or cemetery work on most reasonable terms.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK.—The Central National Bank of Cambridge was duly organized and chartered in 1883 with a capital stock of $100,000. The officers of the bank are A. J. Hutchison, president; W. S. McCartney, cashier, and Roger Kirkpatrick, assistant cashier. The board of directors consist of A. J. Hutchison, A. C. Cochran, John Boyd, E. W. Mathews, A. W. Nicholson, Geo. W. Brown, John R. Hall.