History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . gheny. By this time he was ableto indulge his desires for greater educational advantages,and he attended Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., andEldersridge Academy, Indiana county. Pa., obtaining athorough theoretical business training. He entered busi-ness life as a bookkeeper in the employ of Col. WilliamA. Herron, then clerk of the courts, and used his timein the evening during this period of several years inkeeping the books of the Star Fire Brick company was organized in
History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . gheny. By this time he was ableto indulge his desires for greater educational advantages,and he attended Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., andEldersridge Academy, Indiana county. Pa., obtaining athorough theoretical business training. He entered busi-ness life as a bookkeeper in the employ of Col. WilliamA. Herron, then clerk of the courts, and used his timein the evening during this period of several years inkeeping the books of the Star Fire Brick company was organized in 1865, and Mr. Harbisonsassociation began in May, i866. He gradually grew intoa position of responsibility in the organization, and onAug. 29, 1870, when the original organizer and manager,J. K. Lemon, resigned, Mr. Harbison was appointedmanager by the board of directors. In August, 1874,the old firm was dissolved and was succeeded by thefirm of Reed & Harbison. In January, 1875, Mr. HayWalker purchased for his son the interest of Mr. Reed,and the firm of Harbison & Walker resulted. This part-.
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