Delaware's industries, an historical and industrial review . , both of which are verystrong institutions. The town also contains six churches and a number ofsecret organizations, besides a building and loan associa-tion, which is in a flourishing condition, and two weeklynewspapers. The town is one of the most progressive in this sec-tion, and during the past ten years its growth has beenquite large. \ Delawares industries. 77 Wm. Faries, Stoves, Hardware, etc., Commerce St. A representative house engaged in this business isthat of Wm. Faries, of Commerce street. This business has been establi


Delaware's industries, an historical and industrial review . , both of which are verystrong institutions. The town also contains six churches and a number ofsecret organizations, besides a building and loan associa-tion, which is in a flourishing condition, and two weeklynewspapers. The town is one of the most progressive in this sec-tion, and during the past ten years its growth has beenquite large. \ Delawares industries. 77 Wm. Faries, Stoves, Hardware, etc., Commerce St. A representative house engaged in this business isthat of Wm. Faries, of Commerce street. This business has been established here at its presentlocation for twenty years, and during that time, from thevery beginning of its eventful career in the business world,has had the success which it deserves, due to the business-like methods and straightforward manner of dealing. The store, which is of ample size, is 20x100 feet indimensions, including the workshop. This department isunder the supervision of an efficient workman, who repairsand manufactures tinware of all The store is stocked with stoves of all kinds for heat-ing and cooking purposes, Mr. Faries making a specialty ofthe Times Cook Stove and the Gauze Door Range. There is also quite a line of hardware of every de-scription for building and household purposes, sewing ma-chines, cutlery, tools, lamps, crockery ware, tin ware, anda general line of household goods. This is the largeststore of its kind here. Mr. Faries is a native of Delaware,and a member of the Odd Fellows, the Masonic fraternity,and the treasurer of the Board of Trade, being respectedby all who know him for his ability and enterprise. 78 Delawares Industries. Elmer Hoffecker, Meat Market. In order to preserve good health, a certain amount ofanimal food is necessary to human existence, and it is de-sirable that ihe most nutritious food should be taken. Among the dealers in this section that enjoy a highreputation may be mentioned Mr. Elmer Hoffecker. This gentlema


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